Barcelona model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Displaying a distinct Mediterranean influence is the "Barcelona" model home constructed by Evergreen State Builders. This luxury home had a massive 3,350 square feet with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The two-story home with second floor balconies and attached two-car garage was located on a wooded lot in the "Woodlake" subdivision of University Place. Color photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8-article)
Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;
Magenta model home for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. A large ad for the two model homes built for the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show stated the presentation of "Tomorrow's Living Today!" Crest Builders, who had built four of the past five featured homes for the home show, invited the public to tour the home to view new innovations in color and design. This March 17, 1972, view of the contemporary living room features large mirrors, glass table, trendy striped couch, and unique wall design. The "Magenta" was located in Old Steilacoom in the new Oxford development. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5- ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9-article)
Living rooms--Steilacoom; Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;
This is the rear view of a home possibly belonging to the Elmer Alskogs in the Wollachet Bay area of Gig Harbor. Home appears to have a beautiful view of the water. Color photograph ordered by Albert Construction.
Dam gates are being unloaded from the Japanese vessel the Shinkai Maru at Pier 7, Port of Tacoma, onto a Widing truck and trailer. Several men are pictured assisting in the unloading procedure on March 16, 1972. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.
A Widing truck and trailer is on its way with dam gates in this March 16, 1972, photograph. The Japanese vessel, Shinkai Maru, had unloaded the gates at the Port of Tacoma's Pier 7. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.
Outdoor portrait of Mrs. Tacoma Home Show, Elaine Burt. Mrs. Burt and her husband Barry resided at 822 -135th St. S. in Parkland. She is dressed in a two-piece suit with knee-high boots. The 1972 Tacoma Home Show would run from March 28th to April 4th in the renovated University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.
Interior of home built on the Lochburn Estates in Lakewood; possibly at 6119 - 85th St. S.W. or at 6113 - 85th St. S.W. View of kitchen with breakfast bar that adjoins either living room or family room. There is a large brick fireplace with unusual arched design. Family/living room has wall-to-wall carpeting; colorful floor covering in kitchen. Patterned wallpaper decorates most of the visible wall space. Photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.
Attractive home believed to be in the Lochburn Estates, located at 6113 - 85th St. SW. Roof appears to be Mansard styled. Wide stone column is attached to the wood-framed home. Home has overhanging deep front porch, fenced backyard. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.
Turkey Inn. The newly opened Turkey Inn was located at 8217 So. Hosmer St. not far from the Sherwood Inn. It was owned by Phil Lindberg. Golden Ridge, Inc., was apparently having its annual meeting at the restaurant on March 11, 1972. The Turkey Inn, according to a News Tribune anniversary advertisement later published in December of 1972, opened on December 18, 1971. Photograph ordered by Golden Ridge, Inc.
Turkey Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Governor Dan Evans spoke to an attentive crowd including labor and civic leaders at the dedication of the new Labor Center, 950 Fawcett Avenue, on March 10, 1972. He told the several hundreds gathered that the new center is "headquarters for a dynamic and thoughtful labor community." Among those in attendance in the front row are Catherine Egan and Joe Stortini. Seated at the table is L.H. Pedersen, Secretary/Treasurer of the Central Labor Council who was presented with a portrait of himself in recognition of his efforts in bringing the three-story new structure into existence. (TNT 3-11-72, p. 1)
Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Public speaking--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pedersen, L.H.; Stortini, Joe; Egan, Catherine; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Mrs. Celia Hadley. Mrs. Hadley is seated, wearing an embossed sash, as she posed for her portrait on March 10, 1972. She was the newly elected worthy matron of Olympic Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and would preside over the chapter's meeting on March 23, 1972, in Prince Hall. She resided at 1107 So. 25th St. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Celia Hadley. (TNT 3-19-72, B-11)
Hadley, Celia; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House in city's "Old Town." The "pub" style wood-framed restaurant was scheduled to open in March of 1972. It was designed by Tacoma architects Robert Billsbrough Price & Associates and built by the Rome Co. on pilings over Commencement Bay. The unusual name of the restaurant came from names common in 18th century London. The interior of the restaurant would be decorated with heavy wooden tables and sturdy tableware and employees would be dressed in the fashions of England past. The restaurant changed hands several times; in 2006, it is now called "Duke's Chowder House." Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House. (TNT 3-12-72, D-11)
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House located at 3327 Ruston Way opened in March of 1972. The $350,000 "pub" style restaurant was built on pilings over Commencement Bay. Red Baron, Inc., were the owners and operators of the building, designed by Robert Billsbrough Price & Associates. The interior was decorated with heavy wooden tables and sturdy tableware, and the waitresses wore costumes reminiscent of the clothing worn in Elizabethan England. The restaurant has changed hands several times since 1972; in 2006 it became "Duke's Chowder House". (Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House.) (TNT 3-12-72, D-11)
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Custom made kitchens on display. A smiling Elaine Burt, 1972 Tacoma Home Show queen, is busy stirring a dish while posing in the custom made kitchen designed and created by Kitcheneers of Washington, 3001 So. 12th St. The firm was owned by Leslie Disney. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows.
Manhole flood near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North. This view of water over the cracked roadway was taken at 10:15 a.m. on March 3, 1972.
Additional view of manhole flood taken at 10:15 a.m. on March 3, 1972, near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North. This older part of Tacoma had many well-built, elaborately designed homes.
Previous photographs in this series involved water pouring from a manhole near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North on March 3, 1972. This view is of a dry manhole believed to be roughly in the same area.
1972 Richards stock footage. Another view of modular home assembled next to the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The Sunnen Crane Service has just finished lowering the second of the two halves of the home onto the wooden pilings. The prefabricated one-level home had a rough cedar shake roof and light brown exterior siding. This modular home was manufactured by Evergreen State Builders and was on sale for $16,000. Double doors, walk-in closets, porches and wrought iron railings were some of the many amenities offered in the 1,440 square foot home. Admission to the modular home was free with the inexpensive purchase of the 1972 Tacoma Home Show ticket. After the home show run, the modular home would be moved to Evergreen's display on I-5 at the Fife interchange. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)
1972 Richards stock footage. A Sunnen Crane is pictured slowly lowering part of a modular home onto its wood pilings. Manufactured by Evergreen State Builders, the home was trucked in two separate sections to the site of the annual Tacoma Home Show at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The 1,440 square foot 3-bedroom home had a price of $16,000. Thousands of home show visitors would eventually tour this home during the week-long spring exhibition. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)
Customers at Honan's Restaurant, 737-41 Saint Helens Avenue in Tacoma, were invited to help chose the popular restaurant's "Irish Rose" during their 3-day Saint Patrick's Day celebration in 1972. Each cash register receipt was good for one vote until 10 pm on Thursday, March 16; the queen would be named and crowned an hour later. Bob Honan, his back to the camera, tended bar in front of the contestants' names and large photographs. The women competing for the title were: (l to r) Sherrie Connolly, Monica Michel and Colleen O'Brien. Unfortunately, there was no mention found in the News Tribune of the outcome of this competition. On the 17th, Honan's made their annual Saint Patrick Day's transatlantic phone call to the restaurant's namesake in Ennis, County Clare. A limited Irish-only menu of corned beef & cabbage, Irish stew, and corned beef sandwiches would be served that day. (Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.) (TNT ad 3-13-72, p. 11)
Three tow trucks are parked side-by-side at Fife Towing in early March of 1972. Fife Towing offered 24-hr. towing and also insured complete auto repair. According to an entry in the 1972 City Directory, the company had dispatched emergency road service. Fife Towing was located at 4310 Pacific Hwy. E. in Fife. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell.
Sea trials. The "Voyager," a 237-foot tuna seiner, underwent successful sea trials in March of 1972 after launching ceremonies at Tacoma Boatbuilding on February 12, 1972. She ran into some trouble just prior to her departure to San Diego on March 27, 1972, when she ran aground on a river bar at the mouth of the Puyallup River. The "Voyager" had been on her way to the City Waterway to load fuel for the first leg of her trip when the mishap occurred. She was stuck for more than six hours before floating off on high tide. Fortunately, there was no damage caused by the grounding, and the ship was able to refuel and head south the following morning. (TNT 3-28-72, p.4 -article on grounding)
In March of 1972 Elaine Burt, the newly crowned Tacoma Home Show Queen, smiled prettily while perched on the back of a llama. Her placid companion, who also appears to be smiling, was on display during the 26th edition of the home show held at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse from March 28 through April 4, 1972. Llamas were just being introduced to the Pierce County area, within a few years they could be seen at the Puyallup Fair. (Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.) (TNT 3-27-72, p. 8)
1972 Richards stock footage. Prefabricated modular homes were noted for their easy assembly and installation. The Sunnen Crane Service is pictured above in the spring of 1972 lowering the second of two parts of a home onto wood pilings. The house has basically been cut into two pieces that will be joined together. This wood frame one-story home was placed on display at the 1972 Tacoma Home Show held at the renovated University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The 3-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath modular home was built by Evergreen State Builders and was on sale for $16,000. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)
Studio portrait of Elaine (Mrs. Barry) Burt. Raven-haired Elaine Burt was selected as the Queen of the 26th edition of the annual Tacoma Home Show. The home show had been brought to Tacoma by promoter Patrick O'Toole to showcase the latest trends in home design and furnishings. Mrs. Burt, the mother of two, was born in Portland but raised in Tacoma. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and had been a princess in the 1969 Centennial Celebration. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc. (TNT 2-28-72, p. 24)
Burt, Elaine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
1972 Richards stock footage. "Dilkara" docked at Port of Tacoma adjacent to "Big Red," West German-built container crane, in late February of 1972. This is possibly the New Zealand container ship that was built in 1971. The name "Dilkara" is reportedly Australian aborigine, meaning "rainbow."
David J. Williams, vice-president and manager of the Tacoma branch of Sea-First Bank, is pictured on February 25, 1972, with a plaque honoring his community service provided during his term of president of the United Good Neighbors. The plaque, which also contained a formal portrait of Mr. Williams, also commended him for his leadership during the 1971 term. With Mr. Williams is the newly-elected president of the organization, Joseph P. Lassoie. United Good Neighbors underwent a name change in January of 1972 to United Way of America. Photograph ordered by United Way.
Williams, David J.; Lassoie, Joseph P.; Awards; United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); United Way (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Group portrait of the Board of Directors, Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc. Local business, civic and military leaders gathered on the second floor of Puget Sound National Bank's main branch on February 24, 1972. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc.
Branch managers of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association met at the Main office on February 18, 1972, to have their annual photograph taken in the courtyard. Gerrit VanderEnde (seated third from left) had just retired as chairman of the board. He had come to Tacoma in 1948 to serve as president of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan. Mr. VanderEnde had previously been president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and also been the city manager of Berkeley, California. Deposits were $42 million when Mr. VanderEnde first arrived; in 1972, deposits had skyrocked to more than $565 million. Pacific First Federal had become the 20th largest savings & loan in the country. It now had ten branches and two loan offices in Washington and Oregon. H. Dewayne Kreager, president, (believed to be seated in dark suit next to Mr. VanderEnde) would remain as president and also become chairman of the board. Mr. VanderEnde would continue as director and as chairman of the board's executive committee. (TNT 2-6-72, D-11 article; TNT 2-9-72, D-11 article) Color photograph ordered by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Bankers--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1970-1980; VanderEnde, Gerrit;
Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, T.A.C. president Frank Ruffo, and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington congratulate award winners Joe Clough and Ray Seales at the Tacoma Athletic Commission luncheon on February 17, 1972. Symbolic keys to the city and watches were presented at that time. Tacoma Boys Club boxer Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Clough was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." Ray Seales was the 139-lb. National AAU champion. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 -article; TNT 2-18-72, p. 28 -article)
