Flora B.Tenzler Memorial Hall at the College of Puget Sound, ordered by Strom Construction. Silas E. Nelson, architect. Tenzler Hall was dedicated on October 26, 1958. The furnished dormitory was the largest single gift ever received by the college. It was donated by the Tenzler Foundation and named after Flora B. Tenzler of Tacoma, the late wife of Herman E. Tenzler, president of the Northwest Door Company. Mrs. Tenzler had an intense interest in young people and education. The dormitory could house 80 girls and was intended for senior girls and sororities high in education. It had apartment like living areas, a lounge, spacious recreational areas, sundecks, study facilities and fireplaces. (TNT 10/27/1958, pg. 15)

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Professor Gunnar J. Malmin, Director of Music at Pacific Lutheran College. Malmin was a music professor at Pacific Lutheran College for 32 years, starting in 1937. He directed the Choir of the West for 26 years and also taught Latin and Norwegian. Known for his dedication, he never missed a concert. He also directed Tacoma's Normanna Male Chorus from 1946 to 1961. He was intensely proud of his Norwegian descent and was a member of the Sons of Norway. He spent a year in Norway and Europe on a Fulbright scholarship in music education in 1952. He and his first wife Dorothy wrote compositions for choirs in both English and Scandinavian languages. He died July 23, 2000 at the age of 97 of natural causes. (TNT 08/11/2000)

Conductors; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1950-1960; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Composers; Portrait photographs;

Professor Gunnar J. Malmin, Director of Music at Pacific Lutheran College and well known musician, conductor and composer. He was born April 9, 1903 in Thompson, Iowa. He studied music at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, at the famed St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. and the University of Michigan. He was an active member of the Lutheran Church and the Norwegian community. His career was based around those things most precious to him, singing, teaching and his faith. Malmin was married twice, to fellow musician and composer Dorothy, who died in 1986, and later to Berna Holland Olson, who died in 1999. Malmin died July 23, 2000 at the age of 97 of natural causes. He was survived by four children, Olaf, Jon, Ann and David and six grandchildren. (TNT 8-11-2000)

Conductors; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1950-1960; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Composers; Portrait photographs;

ca. 1926. Hospital interior, circa 1926. A room is pictured in an unidentified hospital. It has many beds divided by curtains, that have been pulled back, hung on rods. Also pictured are a doctor, nurse and machinery on carts. (filed with Argentum)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hospital wards--1920-1930; Health care facilities--1920-1930;

Layout of a "do it yourself" evergreen decoration kit from Sherwood Forest Farms, Inc., in Chehalis, Wa. The kit contains cuttings from nobel firs, cedar, long needle pine, pinecones, a red ribbon and twist ties, plus instructions on how to make a door decoration, centerpiece or mantle decoration. The picture was ordered by the North Pacific Bank Note Company on 117 So. 8th. The company had been doing quality printing since 1902. Warren Hull was president, with Kirk Hull serving as manager.

Christmas decorations; Pines--Tacoma; Pine cones;

ca. 1926. Hospital interior, circa 1926. Therapy room in an unidentified hospital with a shower, steam box and hydro-therapy tub. (filed with Argentum)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1920-1930; Health care facilities--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Hospital interior, circa 1926. Man lying down on table with wires hooked to him and a man operating machine. (filed with Argentum)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1920-1930; Health care facilities--1920-1930;

Two Bluebirds stand inside a cutout heart, advertising the February finish for the sale of their traditional chocolate covered mint candies, being offered by another Bluebird member in the photograph. The Bluebirds are a junior branch of the Camp Fire Girls. Their insignia shows on their caps and on their vests. Camp Fire Girls would be selling candy from the end of January through February 13th. 1960 was the Golden Jubilee of the Camp Fire Organization; the first group formed in March of 1910. Proceeds from the sale were used to help defray costs incurred in maintaining their residential camp Camp Wakoma and their day camp sessions. Money was also retained at the local level to help benefit local groups, providing revenue for field trips, supplies and functions. (TNT 1/24/1960, pg. D-5)

Camp Fire Girls (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1960-1970; Candy--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Topper Supermarket. By the 1960's, supermarkets were offering not only groceries but also department store shopping as ladies blouses, men's shirts, underwear and socks could readily be purchased while also searching for tonight's dinner. View of Topper Supermarket, an I.G.A. store, shows a "soft goods" selection next to the ice cream section. Although the supermarket in this January 27, 1960, photograph is listed with a Tacoma location, it is believed that the Topper IGA was located in Fife at 1406 54th Ave. E. and owned by Daniel & LeRoy Herron. It was built on the site of the old Century Ballroom and destroyed by fire on January 4, 1964. Ordered by The James Co.

Supermarkets--Fife; Topper Supermarket (Fife);

Frank Kimmerly, an employee of Sam's Tire Service, operates a Bean Visualiner on January 24, 1960, to align the front end of one of a fleet of trucks belonging to the Cammarano Brothers bottlers. The devise shows, by means of an optical light ray system, a graphic picture of the exact wheel alignment of a car or truck. Sam's Tire Service had a huge covered work area for truck tire service. Several of the largest trucks and trailers could be worked on at the same time. Sam's Tire Service had been at its 120 Puyallup Avenue address for many years. They celebated the grand opening of a new brake and front end service building and the modernization of the entire plant in early 1960. Owned by Sam Pupo and managed by his son, Frank, Sam's was well known for its tire and recapping service. (TNT 2-25-60, B-5-article, B-6-photograph)

Sam's Tire Service (Tacoma); Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1960-1970; Kimmerly, Frank; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Children in the Midwinter Concert by Students of the Tacoma Conservatory of Music

Exterior of Cliff House Restaurant. Large windows of the Cliff House provide its patrons with outstanding views to complement the restaurant's fine cuisine. Built originally as a tavern in 1925, it was later operated by Buz Erhart & Frank Gillihan. The restaurant was remodeled and rebuilt after a 1958 fire by Houston "Hugh" Odum Smith.

Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Interior of Cliff House Restaurant. A busy floral patterned carpet greets customers of the remodeled Cliff House Restaurant in this February, 1960, photograph. Near the entrance is the kitchen/serving area where an enormous black fan catches the eye. It would provide excellent ventilation of cooking odors. The kitchen area appears well equipped with shiny metal appliances.

Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Dining room of Cliff House Restaurant. Empty tables with starched tablecloths and napkins await diners of the remodeled Cliff House Restaurant on February 15, 1960. Picture windows facing the Tideflats have their shades removed to the side so that patrons can enjoy the beautiful views. A display of large ferns complements the leafy pattern of the dining room carpet.

Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Cliff House restaurant at 6300 Marine View Drive N.E. still has the same commanding view of Commencement Bay and Tacoma's skyline as it did in February, 1960 when this photograph was taken. It was originally built by W.R. "Bill" Keyes in 1925 as the Cliff House Tavern. That building burned to the ground in 1958 when a beach fire got out of control and the flames spread up the bluff. Hugh O. Smith purchased the property and built a new Cliff House (the one shown here), but instead of a tavern, he built a restaurant. The building has been remodeled several times, first in 1977 and again in 1988.

Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Boy on plywood rocking horse. On February 19, 1960, four young children journeyed to the Richards Studio in the Villa Plaza shopping center to be photographed on plywood toys. The toys were sturdy and well-built, an attractive possibility for the do-it-yourselfer. Holding on firmly to the horse's head is a three-year-old boy, either Chris McQuilkin or "Tuck" Leitzinger. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Boys; Hobby horses; Toys; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Studio display of fireworks. An array of fireworks, many made in Macau, are neatly displayed on a white background. Intriguing names such as "Black Cat," "Red Devil," "Zebra," and "Calliope Vesuvius Fountain" would certainly tempt shoppers. Pierce and King County had banned the use and sale of fireworks in 1953. Zebra Fireworks was one of the few fireworks companies who remained in business at that time. Ordered by the Zebra Fireworks Co.

Fireworks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Firecrackers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Zebra Fireworks Co. (Tacoma);

February, 1960, studio display of fireworks. It is not too early to get ready for the excitement of the 4th of July as this tempting display of sparklers, 2" firecrackers, "Black Cat" and "Super Atomic" flashlight crackers would proclaim. In addition, there were aerial display models including "whistling wheels" and "sky tracks." Photograph ordered by the Zebra Fireworks Co.

Fireworks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Firecrackers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Zebra Fireworks Co. (Tacoma);

Evelyn Apartments, 16th and I Streets. The Evelyn, 821 So. 16th St., was constructed in 1925. F.H. Madsen was the builder. The apartment building was designed by C. Fred W. Lundberg, of the architectural firm of Lundberg & Ekvall. An advertisement in the April 5, 1926 News Tribune stated that the building offered the "conveniences of a refined apartment" with the "comforts of home." The apartments had hardwood floors, Universal beds, built-in dressers, dressing rooms, spacious porches, their own individual laundry equipment, storeroom, garage and gas range. (WSHS) (TNT 4/5/1926, pg. 3- advertisement)

Evelyn Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1960. The County-City Building, dedicated in April of 1959, over 7 years after the voters' approval, and designed by A. Gordon Lumm. The building stretches over 2 city blocks and was built at a cost of 9 1/2 million dollars; 3 1/2 million over the original amount approved by the voters. Shown is the four story law enforcement wing that was completed and occupied last. It housed both the Pierce County Sheriffs and the Tacoma Police Department. It is connected to the twelve story central structure. The photograph is taken from the intersection of 9th and Tacoma Ave. South with the structure facing onto Tacoma Ave. So. Photograph from the 1960 Richards stock files.

County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma;

ca. 1960. 1960 Richards stock footage- the County-City Building, taken from Tacoma Avenue South. This twelve story central structure towers 167 feet above the street level. The court wing sits to the left and the law enforcement wing to the right. The glass and aluminum building was dedicated in April of 1959 and built from a design by architect A. Gordon Lumm. The building is still in use and the central structure looks much the same, however the side wings have been remodeled and greatly expanded.

County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma;

ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of Hooker Electrochemical plant on Alexander Avenue in the Tideflats ca. 1960 Richards stock footage. Built on the site of the old Foundation shipyard, the Hooker plant opened in February, 1929. It played a leading part in Tacoma's industrial history for over sixty years. Company name was changed without comment to Occidental Chemical Corp. in 1982.

Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. in 1960 Richards Studio's stock footage. This Tacoma plant, opened in 1929, covered nearly 40 acres of tideflats on the Hylebos Waterway. A ship is docked ready to transport Pennsalt's chemical products. TPL-6578

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.'s 40-acre plant faced the Hylebos Waterway and portions of undeveloped Northeast Tacoma, including an enormous gravel pit. Aerial photographs taken by the Richards Studio in 1960 show the large facility along with numerous storage tanks. A ship is docked ready to be loaded with the company's chemical products.

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Richards stock footage, ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the bustling Tideflats area show businesses west of the Middle Waterway: Tidewater Oil Co., Puget Sound Plywood, Inc., and the Foss Launch & Tug Co. with several Foss tugboats docked nearby.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Tidewater Oil Co. (Tacoma); Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma); Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Aerials of downtown Tacoma business district. 1960 Richards stock footage shows the neatly laid out downtown streets of "A" and Pacific Avenue with many towering office buildings. Adjacent to the 11th St. Bridge is the Tacoma Building, housing the Weyerhaeuser Company, and the Perkins Building, early home of the Tacoma Daily Ledger. The Federal Building, containing the Main Post Office, is on "A" St. as well. On Pacific Avenue are the Bank of California, easily recognizable by its Ionic columns, Washington Building, and Puget Sound National Bank. The Rust Building is at 9th & Pacific.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Downtown city streets with buildings laid out like Lego blocks in this 1960 aerial photograph taken by the Richards Studio. Primarily focuses on "A" and Pacific Avenue which contained many of the city's banks and corporation headquarters. Visible in the center of the photograph are Peoples department store and the Puget Sound National Bank headquarters. The edge of the Washington Building and the Rust Building can be seen on the left side of the picture. The Federal Building is on 11th & A Street.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the downtown business district, ca. 1960. The towering narrow structure of the Puget Sound National Bank is a focus point on Pacific Avenue. Peoples' department store is next door. Across the street from Peoples is the Washington Building along with the Bank of California. The Rust Building is also on Pacific, across from the Washington Building. The Tacoma Building, home to the Weyerhaeuser Company, and the Perkins Building, later to become the first home of the University of Washington-Tacoma, are on "A" St., flanking the 11th St. Bridge.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of the Day Island and University Place community ca. 1960. Day Island at the bottom of the page with the new bridge connecting the island to S. 27th St. Tacoma Airport, a 75-acre facility, is to the extreme left corner.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--University Place--1960-1970;

ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the growing University Place community ca. 1960 Richards Studio stock footage. Heavily wooded areas indicated that there was still plenty of room for development in U.P. in the early 1960's. Horizontal street in center is Bridgeport Way; vertical highway is S. 27th St. The 75-acre Tacoma Airport is in the upper left corner; it would be sold to the Lundstrom Development Co. in 1970.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--University Place--1960-1970; Streets--University Place;