August, 1972, group portrait of members of the Women of the Moose, Parkland Chapter. These may be the chapter's installation officers. The Parkland Moose Lodge (No. 1814) was located at 3119 - 96th St. S. Photograph ordered by the Women of the Moose.

Women of the Moose, Parkland Chapter (Tacoma);

Governor Daniel J. Evans (right) and his wife Nancy were presented with a painting of an early Tumwater and Olympia scene by Tacoma artist Orlin Coughlan (left) at the August 1972 meeting of the board of curators of the Washington State Historical Society. Reno Odlin of the Puget Sound National Bank was the president of the historical society; the meeting and luncheon in honor of Governor and Mrs. Evans was held at Mr. Odlin's home on North Alki Street overlooking Puget Sound. The painting was commissioned by the historical society and underwritten by a private contributor. The woman between Mr. Coughlan and Mr. Odlin is Mrs. Coughlan. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. ALBUM 10. (TNT 8-10-72, p. 18) TPL-9438

Governors; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coughlan, Orlin; Paintings; Artists--Tacoma; Evans, Nancy;

Resting on a beauty-barked lot is the new main office headquarters of Lindal Cedar Homes. This large structure had two stories and balconies. Its typical A-frame appearance meant that there were many view windows. Lindal Cedar Homes were noted for their use of durable cedar in construction, naturally pest-resistant, allowing the homes to be in demand in Hawaii and nationwide. Color photograph ordered by Lindal Cedar Homes.

Lindal Cedar Homes; Model houses;

Lindal Cedar Home. A large pond and splashing fountain provide a pleasant view for occupants of this new Lindal Cedar Home in August of 1972. The familiar A-frame had a balcony the width of the building. This is believed to be the company's new main office headquarters. Color photograph ordered by Lindal Cedar Homes, Seattle.

Lindal Cedar Homes; Model houses;

Bridal portrait. Wearing a white lace picture hat trimmed with ribbon and clutching a bouquet of summer flowers is Debra Ann Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Richard Johnson. Her wedding gown is white chiffon over white satin with a delicate ruffled neckline. Debra Ann Johnson married Larry Joe Toth in Westminster Presbyterian Church on July 29, 1972. Their first home was in Sumner. Photograph ordered by Debbie Johnson. (TNT 8-13-72, B-16)

Johnson, Debra Ann--Marriage; Brides--1970-1980; Wedding clothing & dress; Weddings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hats--1970-1980;

Standard room at the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel. According to the 1972 City Directory, all of the 105 rooms in the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (formerly America West Tacoma Motor Hotel) were listed as "delux." Catering to the business traveler, the hotel provided comfortable double beds, extra tables for writing and laying out luggage, and bright lighting. Rooms had wall-to-wall carpeting. This particular room was decorated in warm colors of gold and bronze. Color photograph ordered by the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel.

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Lobby of the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel. Several guests are pictured in the spacious lobby of the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel on July 28, 1972. Four of them are descending the wide staircase which is carpeted in blush tones. Wearing green is Carol Benton (now Mazzuca). Rich and Linda Johnson are the couple in the middle. Coming up the stairs is Marge Steffan while restaurant manager Bob Adam (in blue suit) speaks on the telephone. The Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel had opened in August of 1960. Its location on Saint Helens Ave. was handy for business travelers as it was close to downtown. A few years later the hotel underwent a name change to "America West Tacoma Motor Hotel," only to seemingly revert back to its original name sometime in 1972. The 1973 City Directory indicates that the hotel was now a member of Prestige Inns. Photograph ordered by Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1970-1980; Lobbies--Tacoma--1970-1980;

This view is believed to have been taken from the 4-story Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel, 242 Saint Helens Ave., on July 28, 1972. Hotel guests would have a magnificent view of Commencement Bay. Directly below the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel is the Sky Terrace, an 8-story apartment house. Color photograph ordered by the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel.

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Sky Terrace Apartments (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

On July 26, 1972, an unidentified employee of the Pierce County Data Center was pictured surveying a monitor with keyboard at the data processing office located in the County-City Building. A row of RCA 70/442 Magnetic Tape units are lined up on the wall next to the man. Photograph ordered by Moore Business Forms.

Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pierce County Data Center (Tacoma); Computers;

An unidentified female employee of the Pierce County Data Center was photographed on July 26, 1972, at the controls of a RCA 70/97 Console. The data processing center was located on the seventh floor of the County-City Building. Photograph ordered by Moore Business Forms.

Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pierce County Data Center (Tacoma);

Exterior view of Kmart, 100th & Bridgeport Way. Kmart store #4467 opened on Thursday, July 20, 1972, at 10 a.m. The brick structure was similar in design to the Kmart stores at 72nd & Portland Ave. and on Sixth Ave. with plenty of free parking available in the well-lit lot. Robert W. Henley was the store's first manager; its 150 full-time employees would be a boon to Tacoma's economy. Photograph ordered by SS Kresge Co. (TNT 8-25-71, A-1- article; TNT 7-16-72 Ad A-4; TNT 7-19-72, A-2 -article; TNT 7-21-72, A-9-article)

Kmart (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Parking lots--Lakewood;

Parking lot at new Kmart. Hundreds of shoppers would be gathering at the site of the new Kmart at 100th & Bridgeport Way a bit later in the morning of July 20, 1972. when store #4467 would be hosting its grand opening. This empty parking lot, capable of holding 700 cars, would not be empty for long. This would be the 11th Kmart in Washington State and third in the Tacoma-area. Photograph ordered by SS Kresge Co. (TNT 8-25-71, A-1- article; TNT Ad 7-16-72, A-4; TNT 7-19-72, A-2 -article; TNT 7-21-72, A-9-article);

Kmart (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Parking lots--Lakewood;

Interior view of new Kmart store. "Satisfaction Always" promised a large Kmart sign hanging from the ceiling of the new Kmart store located at 100th & Bridgeport Way in Lakewood. It opened for business on Thursday, July 20, 1972. Situated on 11 acres on 100th St., the location was the former home of prominent Tacoman Dr. Christian Quevli which was destroyed by fire in the 1930's. Both the exterior and interior of the new store were similar to other Tacoma-area Kmarts: brick exteriors with long lines and interiors that were brightly lit and divided into jewelry, clothing, sporting goods, appliances, household goods and other departments. The Lakewood Kmart had 84,000 square feet of space. Photograph ordered by SS Kresge Co. (TNT 8-25-71, A-1-article; TNT ad 7-16-72, A-4; TNT 7-19-72, A-2-article; TNT 7-21-72, A-9-article)

Kmart (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Signs (Notices);

Banners announcing the grand opening of the area's latest Kmart are twisted and crumpled but enough of the wording remains to alert the public of the Lakewood store's July 20th opening. The banners were attached to the large freestanding store sign with the familiar red "K." This would be the third Kmart in the Tacoma-area and the 11th in the state. Kmart had announced plans to open 75 new stores in 1972, including this store at 100th & Bridgeport Way. Photograph ordered by SS Kregse Co. (TNT 8-25-71, A-1-article; TNT 7-16-72, A-4 ad; TNT 7-19-72, A-2- article; TNT 7-21-72, A-9-article; TNT 7-23-72, D-9- article)

Banners--Lakewood; Kmart (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Electric signs--Lakewood;

This Hardhat Saved A Life Studio set up of hard hat tilted against a 20.1 lb. piece of steel. An arrow points to the damage incurred on the hard hat, presumably by the 20.1 lb. of steel which impacted it. It looks like Star Iron & Steel Co. employee Ed Sweet's life was saved by the use of safety equipment - in this case, a hard hat - which withstood the weight and force of the steel. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Safety equipment;

Publicity photograph for the 1952 Stadium High School class reunion. The chateau-styled school is in the background. The Stadium High School class of 1952 would be celebrating its 20th class reunion with a social hour and dancing at 565 Broadway on August 5, 1972. A midnight breakfast would conclude the gathering. Classmates involved in planning the reunion were: (L-R) David Hedberg, Dr. Anthony Milan, Robert Patterson, Mrs. Jack (Carol Semmern) Hamilton, Mrs. William (June Otto) Tennyson, Mrs. Lynn (Kathleen Sharman) Sommers, Mrs. Earl (Gwen Collier) Pitz, Mrs. Warren (Sharon Parizek) Brown and Warren Brown. Photograph ordered by Lynn Sommers. (TNT 7-23-72, B-8 article )

Reunions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Committees--Tacoma--1970-1980; Milan, Anthony; Patterson, Robert; Hamilton, Carol; Tennyson, June; Sommers, Kathleen; Pitz, Gwen; Brown, Warren; Brown, Sharon;

This is believed to be Christine Powell or Powers who posed for a studio portrait on July 7, 1972. A crinoline-like ruffle embraces her bare shoulders. She resided at the Catalina Apartments, 1717 Yakima Ave. So.

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Walter Matheson. He posed with his hands on his guitar. Mr. Matheson wore a turtleneck sweater and light colored slacks. A similar pose was used in a News Tribune ad for the Cortina Villa restaurant dated July 14, 1972, where he was then performing. Billed as "Wailing Walt," he appeared in the restaurant's Ramon's Room. Photograph ordered by Walter Matheson, 6439 So. Huson St. (TNT ad 7-14-72, p.12)

Matheson, Walter; Guitars; Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The new addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center is rapidly taking shape as this July 5, 1972, progress photograph indicates. The Rushforth Construction Co. were the contractors on this $2,500,000 project to expand the shopping center on its west side. John Graham & Co., architects for the original Tacoma Mall, also handled the design for this addition. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co.

Progress photographs; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

This float, apparently entitled "Daffodil Daze," was decorated with three giant daffodils and a multitude of blossoms. Standing on the float is believed to be 1972 Daffodil Festival Queen, Paula Achziger. The parade itself has not been identified; it possibly could be the Seafair Parade which was held in late July of 1972.

Floats (Parades); Daffodils;

Formal portrait of Pennwalt Corporation's area manager, Errol H. Karr. He is seated with pipe in hand. Mr. Karr and his wife Mercedes resided at 61 Orchard Rd. on Prospect Hill. Color photograph ordered by Pennwalt Corporation.

Karr, Errol H.; Pipes (Smoking);

Mayor Gordon Johnston has just finished snipping the red ribbon at the June 26, 1972, grand opening of the Stadium branch of United Mutual Savings Bank. Others in the photograph were not identified but were believed to be bank officials. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma);

Mayor Gordon N. Johnston shakes hands with an unidentified man, probably an official with United Mutual Savings Bank, at the site of the bank's newest branch at North 1st and Tacoma Avenue N. The mayor had just concluded ribbon cutting ceremonies at the bank's June 26, 1972, grand opening. Color photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Participants in the June 23, 1972, keel laying at Martinolich Shipbuilding pause to admire ceremonial offerings. Fruit and flower sprays were among the items blessed. A fishing boat was being constructed for the Honolulu Fishing Corporation by Martinolich. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Blessings are being offered on June 23, 1972, for the successful construction of a Long Line fishing vessel being built at Martinolich Shipbuilding for the Honolulu Fishing Corporation and David Abeshima. The boat was expected to be completed on February 1, 1973. The individual conducting the ceremony is believed to be a Shinto priest in traditional (nearly white) robes. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

1972 Richards stock footage. Exterior view, taken on June 23, 1972, of the Cedar Inn, 3023 Sixth Ave. The restaurant was located at the corner of Cedar and Sixth. Its eye-catching feature was a cedar Mansard roof. The Cedar Inn was owned by Verna J. Lyons.

Cedar Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Roofs--Tacoma;

Keel laying. Keel laying ceremonies were held at Martinolich Shipbuilding on June 23, 1972 for a 90 x 25-foot long line being built for the Honolulu Fishing Corp. and its owner, David Abeshima. Completion date was expected to be on February 1, 1973. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Special prayers are being offered at the keel laying of a Long Line fishing boat at Martinolich Shipbuilding on June 23, 1972. The vessel was being built for the Honolulu Fishing Corporation and owner David Abeshima. Leading the prayers is believed to be an unidentified Shinto priest. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

1972 Richards stock footage. General exterior view taken across the street of Ludwig Drugs (also known as South Tacoma Drug Co.), located at the intersection of South 54th & South Tacoma Way. The drugstore was owned by Frederick Ludwig. Next to the drugstore was Pacific Finance, 5405 South Tacoma Way.

South Tacoma Drug Co. (Tacoma); Ludwig Drugs (Tacoma); Drugstores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The Stadium branch of United Mutual Savings Bank would celebrate its grand opening on June 26, 1972. Free Elgin watches would be given out to depositers of fifty or more dollars. The chalet-styled bank building was located at North 1st and Tacoma Avenue North. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT Ad 6-25-72, A-16)

United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;