ca. 1968. Bungalow-styled home ca. 1968. Home has been painted a tannish color with white highlights; reddish roof appears recent. Lawn has been neatly trimmed. A white fence surrounds back yard. Color photograph ordered by the Northern Home Improvement Co.

Houses--1960-1970;

ca. 1968. Copy of customer print. Briefcase in hand, Frank Cooper is pictured in mid-stroll with the Legislative (Capitol) Building in background. Mr. Cooper was the Supervisor of Banking for the State of Washington. He had formerly been the president of Bank of Tacoma. Photograph ordered May 6, 1968 by Frank Cooper.

Cooper, Frank; Legislative Building (Olympia); Briefcases;

ca. 1968. This aerial view of the Allenmore Medical Center complex was taken around September of 1968 when the medical group requested a zoning change for its 20.9 acre site. The image showed the intersection of So. Union (at the bottom of the photo) and So. 19th Street (left). At that time, the hospital/medical center occupied about half of the acreage. The group wanted zoning changes to allow for the construction of a massive development to include a hospital addition, apartments, retirement units, townhouses and a parking garage. The undeveloped section full of trees at the top of the photograph would become part of Allenmore in a few years, although most of the requested changes were not accomplished. To the right can be seen a glimpse of the Elks Lodge and their enormous parking lot. Customer copy ordered by Nelson, Krona & Ziegler on September 16, 1968. (TNT 9-16-68, p. 4)

Allenmore Medical Center (Tacoma); Aerial views;

ca. 1968. Undated color photograph of Governor Daniel J. Evans in his office at the State Capitol in Olympia. Copy of color print was made on October 11, 1968. Governor Evans was the only Washington governor to serve three consecutive terms of office. He was first elected in 1964, defeating two-term incumbent Albert D. Rosellini. A Republican, he was the House Majority leader at the time of his first successful bid for the chief executive's chair. He was also elected U.S. Senator and served from 1983-89. Mr. Evans is presently the chairman of Daniel J. Evans Associates and was re-appointed regent of the University of Washington by Democratic Governor Gary Locke. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-;

ca. 1968. Copy of color rendering ordered on November 20, 1968, by architects G.W. Norris & Associates. This is believed to be a drawing of the new Kelso Senior High School. The public high school would be built in 1970 and undergo major remodeling in the early 21st century. Its gymnasium, cafeteria and auditorium would be used by the Longview community throughout the year.

Architectural drawings;

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Joe Stortini

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Joe Stortini

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Sumner Business District

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Hank Adams

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F. Carlton Ball

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Action Upward at Hilltop with story.
Photograph by Richards Studio

Three young children stand on either side on a man holding a basketball.

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Beauty blooms in this small, farming community

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Research Facility for American Plywood Association
James R. McGranahan AIA Architecture - Planning

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"If Someone Flipped"

ca. 1968. Interstate 5 was not yet five years old in 1968 when the Tacoma City Photographer shot this aerial view of the South 56th Street cloverleaf. The area has seen major growth in just over thirty years. Tacoma Mall Boulevard, formerly South Ferry Street, runs parallel to the freeway at the right. The undeveloped land at center is the area known as Wapato Hills.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970; Interstate 5--Washington (State); Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Launching sponsor. Miss Tacoma of 1969, Terri Louise Bale, raises her wrapped bottle of champagne prior to christening the Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp.'s new tugboat, the "Betsy L," on Saturday, December 21, 1968. The tugboat was built for Knappton Towing Co. of Portland. Miss Bale, age 19 and a Tacoma Community College freshman, was crowned Miss Tacoma on November 30, 1968 at the Fellowship Hall. A self-taught pianist, she won the talent contest. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Bale. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 12-1-68, p. 1, TNT 12-2-68, p. 6, TNT 12-22-68, C-19)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bale, Terri Louise; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Terri Louise Bale, wearing her crown as Miss Tacoma, closes her eyes against the spray of champagne as she christens the new Martinolich built tugboat, the "Betsy L," on December 21, 1968 at Martinolich Shipbuilding's Taylor Way shipyard. The tug was built for Knappton Towing Company of Portland, Oregon. Miss Bale was crowned Miss Tacoma for 1969 by the Tacoma Jaycees in November, 1968. (Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp.) (TNT 12-22-68, p. C-19)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Bale, Terri Louise; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Thirty young Tacoma/Pierce County college-age debutantes were introduced to society at the third annual Red Rose Cotillion in December of 1968. The formal ball was held at the Winthrop Hotel under the auspices of the Unique Social & Community Club. Dressed in white evening gowns and holding bouquets of American Beauty red roses, they smiled before the large gathering of proud family and friends. Names of the 30 young collegians were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Betty Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Brown, was chosen queen of the ball. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Debutantes--Tacoma--1960-1970; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Roses--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Red Rose Cotillion. 30 young debutantes pose under the elaborate chandelier in the Winthrop Hotel's Crystal Ballroom on December 20, 1968. They were being introduced to society under the auspices of the Unique Social & Community Club. Dressed in white evening gowns and holding bouquets of American Beauty red roses, they smile before the large gathering of proud family and friends. Names of the 30 young collegians were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Betty Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Brown, was chosen queen of the ball. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Debutantes--Tacoma--1960-1970; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Roses--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

These elegantly dressed young men with their spotless white gloves were escorts for the 30 women making their debut into society at the Red Rose Cotillion on December 20, 1968. The beautifully decorated room was the Crystal Ballroom in the Winthrop Hotel, 773 Broadway, scene of many formal balls and events. The Unique Social & Community Club held this Christmas-time cotillion, dubbed the "Red Rose" since the debutantes all carried bouquets of long stem American Beauty red roses, to formally introduce the young women to society. Names of the escorts were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Color photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Pacific Lutheran University's Choir of the West performs at the Bank of California. Bringing cheer to customers and staff alike, the Choir of the West made its seventh annual appearance in the Bank of California's grand lobby on December 17, 1968. Business was conducted as usual with the addition of the choir's songs and refreshments offered. Directed by Maurice H. Skones, the Choir of the West also performed in concerts at McNeil Island and Fort Lewis. Photograph ordered by the Bank of California.

Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Choirs (Music); Choir of the West (Parkland); Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Christmas trees--Tacoma;

Exterior view of Electrolux Corp. store. Preparing for Christmas in 1968, the Electrolux Corp. store at 3017 Sixth Ave. decorated its storefront window with an artificial fireplace, greenery and tinseled tree. The Tacoma store offered sales, supplies and service of Electrolux vacuum systems. It was managed by James J. Wilson. Photograph ordered by Electrolux Corp.

Electrolux Corp. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Vacuum cleaners; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Side-view of Electrolux Corp. store taken from across Sixth Ave. on December 16, 1968. Located next door to the Tacoma Home Sellers Real Estate Co., the Electrolux Corp. store offered sales and service of its vacuum cleaner brand. A neon sign jutted out of the aluminum siding/concrete exterior. Window displays featured an artificial tree and fireplace along with Electrolux products. Photograph ordered by Electrolux Corp.

Electrolux Corp. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Vacuum cleaners; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Four Lincoln High School students are shown presenting a donation check to Alice Dunn, director of the Eastside Multi-Service Center, on December 16, 1968. The office was located at 1725 Lister Dr. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.

Dunn, Alice; Checks; Gifts; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970; Eastside Multi-Service Center (Tacoma);

Launching. Champagne sprays across the bow of the "Kerri M" as she is christened on December 14, 1968, at the Port Industrial Yard. 10-year-old Kerri Medina, daughter of captain/owner Harold Medina, did the honors. The $1.8 million dollar fishing boat was scheduled for delivery to her San Diego owner early in 1969. The "Kerri M" was the last of a series of three federally subsidized tuna seiners built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. The U.S. Maritime Commission paid 48% of the cost under the Fishing Fleet Improvement Act of 1964. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 12-15-68, C-23) TPL-9221

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Medina, Kerri;

Launching. Proudly standing before the ship bearing her name, 10-year-old Kerri Medina cradles a bouquet of long stem red roses and a wrapped bottle of champagne. Kerri would be the fishing boat's sponsor and would christen the vessel's bow with the champagne. Standing next to Kerri is her sister, Judy; she probably acted as the sponsor's attendant. Kerri's father, Harold Medina of San Diego, was the ship's captain/owner. The 176-foot tuna seiner cost $1.8 million; nearly half of the cost was paid by the federal government under the Fishing Fleet Improvement Act of 1964. (TNT 12-15-68, C-23) TPL-9222

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Medina, Kerri; Roses--Tacoma;

Launching. One week after her sister-ship the "Cheryl Marie" slid down the ways at the Port Industrial Yard, the "Kerri M" was successfully launched at 11:30 a.m. on December 14, 1968. She was the last of a series of three federally subsidized tuna seiners built by Tacoma Boatbuilding, each costing $1.8 million. The 176-foot fishing boat was scheduled for delivery early in 1969 to owner Harold Medina of San Diego. The vessel was named after the 10-year-old daughter of the captain/owner. (TNT 12-15-68, C-23) TPL-9220

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Planting bulbs. One little youngster appears to be debating on whether to lend a hand planting bulbs at the Hilltop Center on December 13, 1968. An older girl and a smiling woman already are kneeling beside a mound of bulbs. A can of Aldrin soil insecticide and bucket and shovel are also pictured. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.

Gardening--Tacoma--1960-1970; Gardening equipment & supplies;

Posing with a small artificial Christmas tree, eight girl scouts from Troop 37, St. Francis Cabrini School, displayed both their homemade cakes and the toys they were donating to Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., 1138 Commerce Street, on December 13, 1968. The cake and toys were collected for the O.D.I.'s annual Christmas party for underprivileged children to be held on December 21st. Between 50-100 Girl Scouts wrapped and labeled more than 6,000 gifts to be placed under the 18-foot Christmas tree at the party. The Girl Scouts pictured above are: (front row, l to r) Dianne Kalenius, Christine Cloquet, Annett Marcais and Molly Strehlan. Rear row: (l to r) Sue Pilkey, Kathy Horjes, Molly Naubert, and Patty Johnston. (Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.) (TNT 12-1-68, B-9, TNT 12-18-68, A-12) TPL-8734

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Cakes--Tacoma--1960-1970; Gifts; Christmas trees--Tacoma--1960-1970; Kalenius, Dianne; Cloquet, Christine; Marcais, Annett; Strehlan, Molly; Pilkey, Sue; Horjes, Kathy; Naubert, Molly; Johnston, Patty;

On December 12, 1968, these four youngsters from the Eastside Day Care Center paid a visit to the Western Washington Experiment Station to ooh and ahh over the vast number of turkeys roaming in front of them. The turkeys seem used to human visitors as they do not bother to even glance at the small children. In a few days, the children would be dining on turkeys at the second annual Christmas party and dinner for thousands of underprivileged small guests sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. From left to right are: Johnny Roberts, Holly Anderson, unidentified child, and Deanna Stokes. (TNT 12-17-68, p. 9)

Turkeys; Roberts, Johnny; Anderson, Holly; Stokes, Deanna;