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;

Gault Junior High School had an industrial education program partially sponsored and funded by the Tacoma Chapter of the Associated General Contractors. The purpose of the program was to stimulate interest in the construction industry. Students participated in all phases of the construction trades and played the role of various specialists associated with the construction industry. Photos by Gault student David Holm.

Back of photo: School, Gault Junior High
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David Holm of Tacoma

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Before products manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma were released to their buyers, they underwent stringent testing to insure quality control. Weight lifting tests were being conducted on the gantry crane pictured above at Star Iron & Steel Co. in early June of 1972. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Three men observe the weight lifting tests being conducted on a new gantry crane manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. on June 3, 1972. Besides manufacturing cranes, hoists, and special machinery, Star Iron & Steel also specialized in fabricated steel and aluminum. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Interior of shoe store. Rows of shoes greet customers at the new Shoeland, 9630 Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W., Lakewood, in June of 1972. Large signs direct them to shoes classified by price (as low as $1.99) and by wearers - infants, ladies, etc. A sample of prices listed in a full page News Tribune ad included Durango boots for $14.99, waffle stompers for boys and men starting at $12.99 and Jumping Jack infant shoes at $4.99. Shoeland celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 2nd. Photograph ordered by Gordon Orwick. TPL-8737 (TNT full page ad 6-1-72, D-1)

Shoeland (Lakewood); Shoe stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Shoes; Signs (Notices);

A new Shoeland would open in Lakewood on Friday, June 2, 1972. View of modern glass-front store and neighboring parking lot. This would be the fifth Shoeland in the Puget Sound area, including stores in Puyallup, Auburn, Spanaway and another location in Tacoma at Sixth & Pearl. Photograph ordered by Gordon Orwick. TPL-8736 (TNT full page ad - 6-1-72, D-1)

Shoeland (Lakewood); Shoe stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Parking lots--Lakewood;

June 1, 1972, progress photograph of a $2,500,000 addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. The expanded section on the west side of the shopping center was expected to add another 25 stores. The Mall had 85 stores at that time. In comparison, Southcenter had 112 stores. Construction had begun in January with completion planned for early spring of 1973. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co. (TNT 9-2-71, A-1 -article on addition)

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

Progress photograph of Tacoma Mall expansion. Forms are in place as the addition to the west side of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center proceeds in early June of 1972. Rushforth Construction Co. were the contractors; John Graham & Co. designed the addition. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co.

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

Baza'r Discount Auto Center. The Baza'r Discount Auto Center, featuring "lowest everyday prices," was part of the Gov-Mart Baza'r department store complex in the Ponders Corner area of Lakewood. Goodyear tires were sold here as well as brake service, mufflers, batteries and tune-ups. Customers could pull up to three separate rows of gas pumps for regular or premium gas. Photograph ordered by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Seattle.

Baza'r Discount Auto Center (Lakewood); Automobile service stations--Lakewood--1970-1980; Gasoline pumps--Lakewood--1970-1980; Signs (Notices);

Gantry crane at Star Iron & Steel. Gantry cranes were similar to overhead cranes except that the bridge for carrying trolley or trolleys is not movable and is rigidly supported on two or more legs running on fixed rails or other runways. Star Iron & Steel of Tacoma had been a longtime presence in the Tideflats and manufactured cranes, hoists and special machinery. Photograph ordered by Glen Graves Advertising.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Specially modified railroad car at Tacoma's Burlington Northern facility photographed in May of 1972. This unit is resting on railroad tracks. Photograph ordered by Burlington Northern Railroad.

Railroad cars--Tacoma;

Extended view of the Baza'r Discount Auto Center on an overcast day in May, 1972. Much like the Gov-Mart/Baza'r department store located in the same vicinity, the large auto center offered a "one-stop" shopping style. Customers could fill their tanks, buy Goodyear tires, and have maintenance performed on their vehicles. There were several bays and pumps in the auto center so waiting could be cut to a minimum. Photograph ordered by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Seattle.

Baza'r Discount Auto Center (Lakewood); Automobile service stations--Lakewood--1970-1980; Gasoline pumps--Lakewood--1970-1980; Signs (Notices);

Eleven men and women posed on the winding staircase next to the large fountain outside O'Brien's Restaurant, 1201-23 Pacific Ave., on May 26, 1972. They are believed to be the staff of General Motors Acceptance Corporation, an automobile finance company located at 1004 South "K." (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way) Photograph ordered by General Motors Acceptance Corporation.

Group portraits; Fountains--Tacoma; Stairways--Tacoma;

The Family. "The Family," possibly a group of entertainers, was composed of four individuals: (in no particular order) Nolan Norman, Randy Shaw, Craig Ross, and (seated) Barbara Earnest. They posed for a studio portrait on May 24, 1972.

Group portraits; Entertainers--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Baseball clinic. This is believed to be Tacoma Twins catcher Glenn Borgmann who certainly has the attention of his "class," as he demonstrates proper catching techniques. One youngster to the left has his hand out apparently imitating the pro player. This was just a small section of more than 1200 young athletes who visited Cheney Stadium for a two-hour baseball clinic on May 20, 1972, sponsored by the Tacoma Twins and Carling Brewery. The club urged that those attending bring gloves, spikes, and even wear their Little League uniforms if they chose to do so. This was the Tacoma Twins' first year in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Twins. (TNT 5-17-72, C-16 -article; TNT 5-212-72, D-1) TPL-10073

Baseball--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baseball players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma);

Tacoma Twins' catcher Glenn Borgmann was one of 16 players involved in providing personalized instruction to young Tacoma fans on May 20, 1972, as the team in conjunction with Carling Brewery offered a two-hour baseball clinic at Cheney Stadium. It appears that the 1291 youngsters in attendance were divided into smaller groups each headed by a Tacoma Twin. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Twins. (TNT 5-17-72, C-16, TNT 5-21-72, D-1)

Baseball--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baseball players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Borgmann, Glenn; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma);

Baseball clinic. Cheney Stadium was packed with youngsters on Saturday, May 20, 1972, as the budding baseball stars participated in a two-hour clinic jointly sponsored by the Tacoma Twins and Carling Brewery. The News Tribune reported that 1291 kids were in attendance. Personalized instruction in fielding, batting, and other skills was provided by 16 Twins players with pitcher Hal Haydel as chief instructor. Free tickets were handed out to the young athletes to that night's Twins game with Salt Lake City; provided, of course, that they were accompanied by adults. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Twins. (TNT 5-17-72, C-16- article; TNT 5-21-72, D-1)

Baseball--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baseball players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma);

The three women above were honored by the Women's Traffic Club of Tacoma on May 16, 1972 at O'Brien's Restaurant. Mary Osterberg of the Union Pacific Railroad (r) and Gloria Lazzari (l) display trophies commending them as "Transportation Woman of the Year" for 1971 and 1972. Ms. Lazzari also wore a medallion with wording "World's Greatest Traffic Manager." The woman in the middle has not been identified. Photograph ordered by Women's Traffic Club of Tacoma.

Women's Traffic & Transportation Club (Tacoma); Awards; Osterberg, Mary; Lazzari, Gloria;

Wearing robes of white with gold trim are the little boys and girls celebrating their First Communion at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 2303 - 54th Ave. E., Fife, on May 7, 1972. The little girls are also wearing veils. Color photograph ordered by Saint Martin of Tours.

Communion;

Studio portrait, in profile, of a thoughtful J.H. Vanderwarker. Mr. Vanderwarker, wearing a pinstriped suit, was photographed with his hand resting on his chin and cheek. He was the president-manager of the ADPR Group, Inc. and resided at 3132 Mountain View W. in University Place.

Vanderwarker, J.H.; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Aerial view of Kent-based Convoy Co. taken on May 1, 1972. Massive parking lot with hundreds of cars, easy access to major roadways. Railroad cars parked next to facility, many loaded with automobiles. Convoy Co. was located in Kent at 27430 - So. 72nd. Photograph ordered by the Convoy Co.

Aerial views; Convoy Co. (Kent); Automobiles--Kent;

1972 Richards stock footage. In 1972 the future multi-storied home of Floor Decorators by G.W. Paulson was being built close to the freeway at 7310 South Ash. Per their advertisement in the 1972 City Directory, the G.W. Paulson Co. had experience in the floor coverings business since 1921. Carpet, linoleum, tile and formica were sold by the firm and satisfaction was guaranteed. Radio dispatched sales reps would be glad to meet customers at either their homes or offices. Floor Decorators would celebrate its grand opening on June 11, 1972. The contemporary 20,600 square foot building with its modern showroom was actually located about So. 74th & Hosmer, near the 72nd St. entrance to I-5. The business, owned by Robert Paulson, had previously been located at So. 13th & "K" (Martin Luther King Jr. Way) for 17 years. (TNT full page ad 6-11-72, A-11; TNT 6-11-72, D-19 article)

Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floor Decorators (Tacoma);

Confirmation class at St. Martin of Tours, 2303 - 54th Ave. E., in Fife. The parish priests and Archbishop Thomas A. Connolly posed with the teenage boys and girls on April 30, 1972. Photograph ordered by Saint Martin of Tours.

Confirmations--Fife--1970-1980;

1972 Daffodil Festival Queen. Wearing ceremonial garments is 17-year-old Wilson High School senior, Paula Achziger, who was crowned the 1972 Daffodil Festival Queen. She is holding a symbol of her office, a scepter, and cradling a bouquet of daffodils and ferns. Miss Achziger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron F.J. Achziger who watched her selected out of 16 nominees, the largest court in the festival's history at that time. Lt. Gov. John Cherberg had the honor of placing the heavy queen's crown on the brown haired Miss Achziger during ceremonies on April 3, 1972, at Pacific Lutheran University's Olson Auditorium. (TNT 4-4-72, p. 1)

Achziger, Paula; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1972 : Tacoma); Scepters; Crowns; Daffodils;

These six unidentified golfers were just a fraction of the participants in the Northwest Pro-Presidents golf tournament held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on April 28, 1972. Western Washington golf professionals and club presidents teed off in twosomes at the one-day tournament. In 1972 the Northwest Pro-Presidents golf tournament was subdivided into three parts; each of the three branches of the northwest section of the PGA would have its own tournament. Host pro Gerry Mehlert had the best round of the day -69. Color photograph ordered by Gerry Mehlert. (TNT 4-27-72, C-11 -article; TNT 4-29-72, p. 10- article)

Golf--Tacoma--1970-1980; Golfers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

46 twosomes teed off at the Northwest Pro-Presidents golf tournament held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on April 28, 1972. The participants for the one-day tournament were drawn from Western Washington professionals and club presidents. Bob Lundgaard, president of the Olympia Country Club and pro Rick Adell combined for a winning score of 10-under par. Color photograph ordered by Gerry Mehlert. (TNT 4-27-72, C-11- article; TNT 4-29-72, p. 10- article)

Golf--Tacoma--1970-1980; Golfers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Unidentified golf foursome. Western Washington pro golfers and club presidents gathered on Friday, April 28, 1972, at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club to participate in the Northwest Pro-Presidents golf tournament. This year each of the three branches in the northwest section of the PGA will have its own tournament. The Tacoma Country & Golf Club was the location of the first Northwest Pro-Presidents tournament in 1953. Color photograph ordered by Gerry Mehlert. (TNT 4-27-72, C-11- article; TNT 4-29-72, p. 10 -article)

Golf--Tacoma--1970-1980; Golfers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

These four golfers, and many more, participated in the 1972 Northwest Pro-Presidents golf tournament held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on April 28, 1972. The field for the one-day tournament was a mixture of Western Washington pros and club presidents. Host pro Gerry Mehlert had the best round of the day - a sparkling 69. Winner of the tournament by four strokes was the twosome of Bob Lundgaard, president of the Olympia Country Club, and professional Rick Adell. Color photograph ordered by Gerry Mehlert. (TNT 4-27-72, C-11 -article; TNT 4-29-72, p. 10 -article)

Golf--Tacoma--1970-1980; Golfers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

6th Avenue Collision Center. The 6th Avenue Collision Center, 2201-03 Sixth Ave., was located in a brick garage built in 1928. Two VW bugs are on display outside the building; a large sign notes that the collision center repaired VW motors upstairs on the second floor. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell, Seattle.

6th Avenue Collision Center (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1970-1980;