A massive crowd gathered to listen to welcoming speeches at the Grand Opening of the Tacoma Mall addition on July 25, 1973. At the podium was executive vice-president of the Tacoma Mall Corporation, Marvin Boys. The Mall had built an extention on its west side that would hold 25 new stores and increase the size of the mall by some 80,000 square feet. The 20 stores opened that day would include Bed & Bath Shop, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Cameras Etc., Cards & Things, Jay Jacobs, Orange Julius, Osborn & Ulland, Papa John's, Tinder Box and Waldenbooks. Scheduled to open in 1974 was the Rhodes/Liberty House department store. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation. (TNT 7-24-73, insert on mall expansion)
Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma; Boys, Marvin;
1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial view in July of 1973 of the St. Regis Paper Co. The Puyallup Waterway is directly behind the plant. Due to St. Regis' vigorous efforts to curtail pollution, there is no sign of the plant's usual massive smoke emissions. TPL-5484
St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Aerial views; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma);
Several young musicians posed for a group portrait on June 6, 1973, in the Main Ballroom of the NCO Club on Fort Lewis. Their names were not disclosed. Photograph ordered by Sgt. Willie DeVone, Fort Lewis.
Ship trials. The tugboat "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials in early June of 1973. She belonged to PAC, a tug firm which had an ocean going base at Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Ship trials. The tug "Agloo" is docked next to another PAC tugboat, name unseen, on June 5, 1973. The "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials before being released to her owners. The tugs were located at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. N.E. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Close-up of a powerful Hydra-Unit excavator on the job near Algona in late May of 1973. Its shovel has already broken through the surface of what appears to be a roadway, revealing the dirt that lay beneath. The dirt would be loaded onto waiting heavy duty trucks by the Hydra-Unit and removed from the premises. Photograph ordered by Ervin R. Abramson Advertising, Milwaukee, Wisc.
A Hydra-Unit neatly drops a load of dirt onto a waiting DBM Contractors truck in late May of 1973. The roadwork apparently was being done near Algona. Photograph ordered by Ervin R. Abramson Advertising, Milwaukee, Wisc.
1973 Publicity photograph for the Dave Bunker Show. Bearded Dave Bunker, a Washington native, led his troupe of entertainers for many years; the group was a staple in Las Vegas clubs. Mr. Bunker was a talented musician and inventor of the Bunker Touch Guitar which was built with two necks. The Dave Bunker show would be performing for two weeks only at the Blue Boy Restaurant in Puyallup from June 4-June 16, 1973. Photograph ordered by Dave Bunker, Sumner. (TNT ad 6-2-73, p. 6-info)
The "Kavik." The new tugboat, the "Kavik," is pictured on May 21, 1973, traveling through the Hylebos Waterway. She was a new addition to the PAC line which was an ocean going firm based in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
The "Kavik." The "Kavik" was a new member of the PAC line, a tug firm that had its ocean going base at Tacoma. The tug is pictured on May 21, 1973, at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. Color photograph ordered by PAC.
Bridal portrait. The chapel at Charles Wright Academy was the site of the Teckla Ann Slikas-Graham Morley Hicks nuptials on May 19, 1973. The recent Willamette graduates were married in a double-ring ceremony by Rev. James W. Bertolin. The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. John Slikas of Tacoma, was dressed in a silk jersey and wore a small cap with a cluster of fresh flowers. She carried a bouquet of roses, stephanotis and lily-of-the-valley. The groom is the son of Judge and Mrs. Loren D. Hicks of Salem, Oregon. The newlyweds will live in Portland where the groom is an attorney. (TNT 5-27-73, B-4)
Progress report on new United Mutual Savings Bank site. Work continues on the building of the new United Mutual Savings Bank headquarters on 11th St. between Broadway and Commerce. This May 16, 1973, photograph indicates that forms are being laid and ground excavated. Once completed, the bank would be a six-story highrise, rising 110 feet above Commerce St. Mayor Gordon Johnston, bank president Howard Scott and chrm. of the board Russell Harkness were present at the site earlier in May for groundbreaking ceremonies. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 5-4-73, A-1 -article on groundbreaking)
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
May Day court - Annie Wright School. Although the school's name had changed from Seminary to School, traditions such as May Day still remained. The 1973 May Day Queen Lisa Bean and her royal court posed proudly for their formal portrait on May 12, 1973. Included were senior girls from Iran, Hong Kong and Japan. May Day ceremonies were part of events occurring on parents' weekend. Color photograph ordered by Annie Wright School. (TNT 5-18-73, A-8)
Elevated view, possibly taken from the rooftop of the Harvester, of Commencement Bay and the Tideflats in May of 1973. The two Kaiser Domes are located noticeably in the background; St.Regis Paper Co. and its mountains of chips are closer-in. Residents of the proposed "Nineteen Broadway North" luxury condominiums would have a similar view. The condominium complex would be located between Broadway and "E" with groundbreaking scheduled for January of 1974. Color photograph ordered by RC W. Joint Venture c/o Bindon & Wright Architects, Seattle. (TNT 7-22-73, D-14-article on condos)
Commencement Bay (Wash.); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma);
1973 Richards stock footage. By May of 1973, construction appears to be complete on the new wing of the Washington State Historical Society Building, 315 North Stadium Way. The new construction was designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards to include room for a new library, auditorium and permanent gallery for Western art. It was located at the rear of the original structure.
Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma;
These 31 children, hands clasped in prayer, are preparing for their first Holy Communion at St. Martin of Tours in Fife. All are wearing white gowns with yellow trim and the girls all have veils. Most look solemnly at the camera although a few have shy grins. Color photograph ordered by St. Martin of Tours.
St. Martin of Tours Parish (Fife); Catholic churches--Fife; Rites & ceremonies--Fife; Communion;
Three smiling ladies are looking forward to their meal at Papa John's in April of 1973. A waitress, dressed in flowery tunic and shorts, is prepared to take their orders. This is not part of the Papa John's pizza chain as that was not founded until 1984. Photograph ordered by LoMac.
Papa John's; Restaurants; Restaurant workers; Waitresses;
1973 Daffodil Festival Queen. Sherri Murrey posed for her formal portrait as 1973 Daffodil Festival Queen holding her royal scepter in one hand and a beribboned bouquet of daffodils in the other. She is wearing the queen's heavy crown. Queen Sherri I is the first queen from Fife High School. The 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Murrey was crowned by Lt. Gov. John Cherberg on April 9, 1973, in Olson Auditorium. She was chosen as queen from a field of 16 princesses. Miss Murrey was also voted co-winner of the "Miss Congeniality" award. (TNT 4-10-73, p. 1) {photograph scratched at bottom}
Murrey, Sherri; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Daffodils; Crowns; Scepters;
Seattle-First National Bank. Two Sixth Avenue banks would open their doors in December of 1972; Seattle-First National Bank celebrated its grand opening on December 9th with Washington Mutual Savings following on December 13th. This is a view of the Sea-First branch taken a few months later on April 29, 1973. A large sign with the now-familiar red "1" welcomed customers and invited them to use the expeditious motor banking. The "Highland Hills" branch had moved from old quarters at Sixth & "L" but remained a full service facility with three drive-up windows. Color photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank, Seattle.
Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);
Close-up view of Seattle-First National Bank's "Highland Hills" branch. A row of small trees has been planted along the sidewalk border of the new Sea-First branch on Sixth Avenue. This April, 1973, side view of the bank shows the three drive-up lanes of the bank which are under cover. A "cash machine," a concept first introduced in Pierce County by Seattle-First, is outside the front doors. Color photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank, Seattle.
Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
1973 Daffodil Grand Parade. The lack of sunshine did not deter both participants and spectators for the 40th annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade held on April 14, 1973. There were 27 floats, 10 mounted units, 33 bands and 25 drill teams to delight the waiting crowds. Entry #20 in the parade was "Universal Freedom" from Bates Vocational Technical Institute. A giant eagle hovers protectively over the three smiling riders aboard the King Alfred & Mt. Hood daffodil-decorated float. It would go on to win the Princess Trophy, awarded to the best float under 30 feet. (TNT 4-15-73, A-14-awards; TNT 4-15-73, B-7)
Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;
1973 Daffodil Festival Parade. The theme of the 40th annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade was "Happiness Is." This unidentified float, one of 27 in the parade, adds to the theme with "To the Stars." The float is colorfully decorated in golden daffodils including several large stars and a mixture of blue and white flowers, possibly signifying the sky and clouds. Children dressed in multi-colored shawls and pretty dresses wave to the crowds lining Pacific Avenue.
Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;
1973 Daffodil Parade. New Westminister's entry in the 1973 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade was a replica of a smoke-bottle type fire engine, drawn by three white "horses" with saddles of golden daffodils. The Canadian city would have its own annual Hyack Festival the following month. The fire engine honored the memory of New Westminster's first firemen who were from the Hyack Fire Co., founded in 1863. It was fitting that two of the riders on the float were also from foreign countries: Annie Wright School students Keiko Noguchi (Japan) and Firouzeh Ladbon (Iran). "Happiness Is An Old Fire Engine" would win second prize in the "Floats from Other Festivals" category with the entry from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival coming in first. (TNT 4-12-73, A-2 -"Faces & Places--article;" TNT 4-15-73, A-14--notice of awards; TNT 4-15-73, D-9-notice of students)
Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines--Canada;
A close-in look at the Kar-go Parts Center building, 2314-18 A Street, on April 9, 1973, as the firm received its first shipment of Autolite Motorcraft Parts. An Acme Cartage Co. truck has delivered the trailer full of parts to the new company. Photograph ordered by Kar-go Parts Center.
Kar-go Parts Center (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banners--Tacoma;
Front-and-side view of the Kar-go Parts Center building. Also in the picture is a truck & trailer with a large banner: "Tacoma's First Truck Load of Autolite Motorcraft Parts for KARGO PARTS CENTER." The new business had recently opened at 2314-18 A Street, the former home of Whistle Bottling Works and Irwin-Jones Motor Co. Truck Dept. Photograph ordered by Kar-go Parts.
Kar-go Parts Center (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banners--Tacoma;
Soroptimist Club of Tacoma. Miriam Whitman (left) and Jean Thomas are helping to arrange the Northwestern Regional Conference of the Soroptimist Federation of the Americas, which will occur on April 27-29, 1973, at the Sea-Tac Motor Inn. The theme of the conference is "We'll Do It - Now." The Tacoma Soroptimist Club will be one of the hosting clubs for 500+ delegates from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The two club members are holding up for display a recent issue of the Soroptimist magazine. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization composed of business and professional women whose aim is to improve lives of girls and women locally and worldwide by contributing time and funds. Photograph ordered by the Soroptimist Club of Tacoma. (TNT 4-22-73, B-5)
Soroptimist Club (Tacoma); Whitman, Miriam; Thomas, Jean; Periodicals;
A Pacific Northwest Bell employee tentatively identified as Candy Young gives a hint that Easter is around the corner and with Easter, the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Dressed in a rabbit costume with "paws," flapping "ears," and two enormous "front teeth," she reclines atop a mountain of "eggs." A big carrot provides nourishment. This April 4, 1973, photograph may have been taken in Wright Park. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell.
The Aardvark 100 machine is pictured on April 4, 1973, at Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup. The Aardvark was able to run on rough terrain as it proceeded to drill through hillsides and other obstacles. Photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service.
In April of 1973, the Grover Jackson 4 posed for a studio publicity portrait. The country-western group was headed by Grover Jackson (foreground). Mr. Jackson, originally from Tennessee, was a talented musician and had his own television show on Channel 13. Members of the group were, left to right: rhythm guitarist Cole Shelton, drummer Mel Mcloughlin (who also played sax) and bass guitarist J.C. McCormick. This photograph was used in a News Tribune ad on April 27, 1973, when the group was appearing at the Circle Cabaret, 1326 Pacific Ave. Photograph ordered by Grover Jackson. (TNT Ad 4-27-73, A-13) (Additional identification provided by a reader)
