Several small children enjoyed a nutritious breakfast on February 25, 1969, at Jennie Reed Elementary School, 3620 So. Ash St. Cartons of Darigold milk were eagerly slipped by Judy Miller, James Oliver, Don Perry, and an unidentified child prior to beginning the school day. The Tacoma School District offered breakfast for a nickel, assisted by a volunteer corps made up primarily of mothers who served and helped clean up. The Tri-Mart Multi-Service, an arm of the anti-poverty Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., helped to coordinate the volunteers. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 3-2-69, A-22)

School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; School meals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cafeterias--Tacoma--1960-1970; Milk; Jennie Reed Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Miller, Judy; Oliver, James; Perry, Don;

Children at play outside portable school buildings in May of 1969. While some stand and chat and others run, most children are waiting patiently for their turn at jump rope on this sunny day in May. Their classrooms are directly behind them. Made of wood, the one-story structures are equipped with small covered porches, steps and are wheelchair accessible. The school itself is not identified; the Richards Studio was asked to take photographs of several schools in Kent, Yelm and Castle Rock on the same day. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing, Bellevue. TPL-8735

School children; Classrooms; Portable buildings;

Undergoing rehabilitation at Good Samaritan Hospital in March of 1969 is bearded Tacoma longshoreman Joseph E. Faker. He is using a wheeled apparatus to help him stand. Mr. Faker was injured in two separate Port of Tacoma accidents. He would accept an out-of-court settlement minutes before trial began on February 2, 1970. Mr. Faker allegedly sustained injuries on September 10, 1968, when a load of concrete asbestos pipe fell and crushed him as he was assisting in the discharge of cargo from the SS Trvovlje of the United Yugoslav Line. He had previously been hurt in September of 1967 when he fell from a ladder while unloading salt on board the MV Argyll. Photograph ordered by the law firm of Levinson Freidman, Seattle. (TNT 2-5-70, p. 9 - article on settlement)

Sick persons; Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup); Faker, Joseph E.;

Dirt is being poured into a waiting Ford truck bed by the 4-yard bucket of the Koehring heavy duty backhoe on July 14, 1969. Excavation work was being performed by the Tacoma utilities contractor Slead Tonnesen Co. at the worksite located at No. 49th & Baltimore. Photograph ordered by Slead Tonnesen Construction Co.

Slead Tonnesen Construction Co. (Tacoma); Excavation--Tacoma--1960-1970; Machinery; Tracklaying vehicles--Tacoma; Ford trucks;

Studio portrait of Judy Frances Smith. Miss Smith was named to the Peoples department store's fashion board for 1969-70. She, and other fashion board members, would be on hand at the downtown store to help buy Father's Day gifts in 1969. Miss Smith would graduate with honors from Wilson High School in 1970. While at Wilson, she was a member of the Pep Club, German Honor Society, and National Honor Society. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (1970 Nova yearbook)

Smith, Judy Frances; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Tacoma Centennial. The gigantic cast of "By These Waters," composed of some 593 local people, accepts accolades on closing night, July 5, 1969. The historical pageant, held at Lincoln Bowl, entertained audiences with 18 episodes and a grand finale. The 1 1/2 hour program featured the international famous "Dancing Waters," (shown above) which had premiered at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. Attendees were able to get a good view of all the activity occuring on the custom-made 200-foot stage. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 5-11-69, A-28, TNT 6-27-69, p. 1)

Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Traveling from Seattle for the 1969 Tacoma Centennial Parade was that city's fire department entry, an antique fire engine. This was originally an 1898 horse-drawn pumper. It was motorized in 1914 and then rebuilt in 1964 by off-duty Seattle Fire Department employees at their own expense. The fire pump had a capacity of 750 gallons per minute.

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Fire engines & equipment; Fire fighters;

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Spectators oohed and ahhed at the sight of these antique automobiles during the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. Both the Tacoma chapter of the Model "T" Club and members of the Galloping Gertie Model "A" Club drove their basic-black vehicles sedately down Pacific Avenue. This group is believed to be the Model "T" Club. Even the drivers and passengers were dressed in turn-of-the-century clothing to the added enjoyment of thousands of parade viewers.

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Ford automobile;

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Purchased by the City of Tacoma in 1890, this horse-drawn patrol wagon was used for 18 years by the city's police force. It has been restored as close as possible to its original form. Overall length of the paddy wagon was 23 feet. On board during the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade were Tacoma's own Keystone Kops. (TNT 6-29-69, p. 1)

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Horses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Tacoma City Light's "Progress of Power" float won the Sweepstakes Award for the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. It depicted the power generation from 1893 to the 21st century. At the float's center is a model of the Mossyrock Dam which was dedicated in May of 1969. The rear of the float had a representation of City Light's first generation facility built in Gallagher's Gulch in 1884. Leading the float (not pictured) was Graydon Bailey. Centennial Belles on board were Arlene Klein, Sharon Jenkins, Marion Plaquet, Jean Callison, Wilma Kowalchuk and Elizabeth Sand. John Purvis and John Canonica escorted the float.

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma;

Two trucks are in the process of dumping their loads at the site of the old Kent Airport on July 22, 1969. The land has been fenced off. Railroad tracks were being built at the same time on the same location; see D156483, image 2. Photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road, Seattle.

Trucks--Kent; Fences--Kent;

Six employees of the New Era Equipment Co. stand along side their Ford and Dodge delivery vans parked outside the firm on April 26, 1969. New Era Equipment Co., 2914 So. Cushman Ave., was a wholesale distributor of laundry and cleaning equipment, including boilers. It was owned by Cleo H. Stephenson, who also owned three locations of New Era Cleaners & Laundry Service. Photograph ordered by the New Era Equipment Co.

Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

Twin Lakes Elementary School. Under towering firs is Federal Way's Twin Lakes Elementary School located at 4400 S.W. 320th St. It was built in 1968 and is still in existence in 2006. This photograph was taken of the campus-like school in June of 1969. Photograph ordered by Construction Components, Mercer Island.

Twin Lakes Elementary School (Federal Way); Public schools--Federal Way;

Boat launching party. The "Anna Maria" was launched at the Port Industrial Yard on September 20, 1969. Built by Tacoma Boat for fishing out of San Diego, the steel-hulled "Anna Maria" at 191 feet was the largest tuna seiner built at that time. She could hold 1100-ton of frozen fish. The ship's captain was Roland Virissimo; his wife, holding traditional spray of red roses, was the sponsor. The "Anna Maria" was scheduled for delivery in late November and was expected to reach San Diego by December 1. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boat Building. (TNT 3-19-69, D-5; TNT 3-21-69, A-10) TPL-9406

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

Studio portrait of John P. Wallerich. Sporting an impressive mustache is John P. Wallerich, recently named general manager of the South Tacoma Motor Co. Mr. Wallerich, member of the Centennial committee, may have grown his beard and mustache in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Tacoma's founding. Many local citizens, including political figures, joined in throwing away their razors for a more hirsute appearance, at least for a brief time. Mr. Wallerich is also a graduate of the Chevrolet School of Merchandise and Management. He is associated with the Wallerich Agencies as well as North Pacific Bank. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co. (TNT 6-8-69, D-11)

Wallerich, John; Mustaches; Beards;

Furniture on display. Attention is focused on the two-piece lounge chair, possibly used for relaxing at poolside or in the backyard. The upper portion of the chair with headrest is propped up with a wooden apparatus. It appears to be made of either leather or vinyl decorated with a colorful pattern. Photograph ordered by Roly Corp.

Furniture; Lounge chairs;

ca. 1969. Actor Hugh O'Brian, center, with two other men on a boat, perhaps in local waters. Date of original photograph is not given but copy photo ordered by Semmern Motors on February 21, 1969. Mr. O'Brian is perhaps best identified for his role in ABC's top-rated Western, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," which ran from 1955-61. During WWII, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and became the youngest drill instructor in Corps' history. Declining an appointment to the Naval Academy with the intention of enrolling in Yale, he found himself in California. To earn money for his education, he tried acting and won a contract with Universal Studios. Mr. O'Brian also is known for his many television, stage and motion picture appearances, including "No Business Like Show Business" and Broadway's "Destry Rides Again." He is the founder of Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY) which brings together selected high school sophomores and business leaders for leadership seminars. ALBUM 7.

O'Brian, Hugh; Actors;

Adelphian Choir. Resplendent in gowns of turquoise and elegant tuxedos, the 42-voice Adelphian Choir from the University of Puget Sound posed for a group portrait in the school's music building on January 12, 1970. They were led by Dr. Bruce Rodgers, director of the School of Music. The acclaimed choir was formed in 1932 and have performed locally and toured nationally. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.

Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

County-City Building. Close-up view of the County-City Building with two its wings - law enforcement on the left and courts on the right with the 12-story central structure between. Also in this October 4, 1969, aerial view is the Washington National Guard Armory in the photograph's foreground. The brick edifice was dedicated on the first day in January, 1909, and remodeled several times since then. Located in the 700 block of So. 11th St., it was across the street from the L.H. Bates Vocational-Technical Institute (formerly Tacoma Vocational). Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers.

Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial view of industrial Tideflats area around East D St. between City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and Middle Waterway on October 16, 1969. Fick Foundry (center) had long been an occupant at 1005 East D with Richfield Oil across the street. The building right of Fick is the Junior Line Furniture Co., 1017 East D. The large plant above Fick Foundry is the Coast Sash & Door Co., 1002 East F St. It was later known as Coastcraft. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas. (Additional identification provided by a reader) TPL-10293

Aerial views; Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Coast Sash & Door Co. (Tacoma); Junior Line Furniture Co. (Tacoma); Richfield Oil Corp. (Tacoma);

Aerial look of the populous North end and downtown area of Tacoma in 1970, including glimpse of Commencement Bay and bustling industrial Tideflats. This view is looking east over the city's landscape. I-5 is toward the right corner. University of Puget Sound is in the center. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-9668

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Commencement Bay (Wash.);

On February 20, 1970, several aerial photographs of North Tacoma were taken on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. They showed the north end residential neighborhoods extending to Commencement Bay. The beautiful campus of the University of Puget Sound and adjacent Baker Stadium and Fieldhouse are located in the lower left-center. Wright Park is the large wooded area close to downtown Tacoma.

Aerial views; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

A February, 1970, photograph taken on a sunny winter day looking north toward Commencement Bay showed the north end Stadium District. Wright Park, located around Sixth & "I," is on the right lower edge. Across the street from the park is the Greek-ionic styled First Church of Christ, Scientist. The Washington State Historical Society building, Stadium Bowl and Stadium High School are near the right upper edge. The white tower in the upper center is the Vista Manor Apartments; built in 1950, Vista Manor had some outstanding views of the bay. Next door to the Vista Manor at 409 Tacoma Ave. No. is the Central Lutheran Church. A portion of Tacoma General Hospital can be seen at the bottom of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Wright Park (Tacoma); First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Society Building (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

Bellevue apartment house. This unidentified apartment house in Bellevue overlooked a tranquil body of water in March of 1970. The contemporary structure's units had balconies on al four floors. The apartments were located at 6001 - 140th N.E., Bellevue. Photograph ordered by W-O Co., Bellevue.

Apartment houses--Bellevue; Bodies of water--Bellevue;

The John S. Baker Junior High School (now Middle School) had many students interested in joining the school band. In February of 1970, the large band posed under the tall firs at the south end school located at 8320 So. I St., near So. 84th and Yakima Ave. Both boys and girls wore vests decorated with the school logo. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School.

Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma; Youth bands--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Diane Bartleson posed on January 14, 1970 for an early publicity picture to advertise the Tacoma Home Show which was scheduled to be held at the Puget Sound Fieldhouse in the spring. She is surrounded by bathroom fixtures from "Bathroom Elegance" by Allison. Mrs. Bartleson was the first 2-time holder of the Tacoma Home Show title; as Diane Marshall, she was also the queen in 1965. By 1970 Diane, a 1963 Stadium High School graduate, was married with a son, Davy. The six-day annual exhibition of new home trends, including 150 displays, was to be held March 31- April 5, 1970. Consumers were urged to "spring into the Seventies" by viewing products and features especially geared toward the new decade. (Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma.) (TNT 1-18-70, A-23; TNT 3-8-70, B-15, TNT 3-15-70, D-7)

Bathrooms--Tacoma; Bathroom Elegance by Allison (Tacoma); Bartleson, Diane; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Bon Marche in 1970. This is believed to be the first floor (mall level) of the Bon Marche, located in the Tacoma Mall. Sturdy columns are interspersed on the floor, separating various departmental merchandise. The showcases in the foreground tastefully display well-known cosmetic manufacturers' products. Women's shoes and stockings are on separate tables. Aisles were constructed wide so that people could walk through easily without bumping into cases/tables or one another. The Bon Marche was the first occupant of the Tacoma Mall, opening for business in 1964 months before other stores. Althought the Bon started as a local business, it became part of a national concern, and in 2003 became known locally as Bon Macy's. By 2005 all stores were just called Macy's. Photograph ordered by the Bon Marche.

Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Exterior view of Pennwalt Corp. Formerly known as Pennsalt, the chemical producing company was located on 40 acres of land adjacent to the Hylebos Waterway. This view on December 26, 1969, shows one of the large piles of salt used by Pennwalt in daily operations. Doing business in Tacoma since 1929, Pennwalt had originally specialized in caustic soda and liquid chlorine for sale to the Pacific Northwest's pulp and paper industry before diversifying. Photograph ordered by Pennwalt Corp.

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

Ben Cheney (r) happily received a check for $500 written on a wooden baseball bat from two Cheney Studs "alumni," who had benefited from Mr. Cheney's generosity during their boyhood sports careers. In appreciation, a check was issued dated 11-29-69 payable to Mr. Cheney for use in the Ben Cheney Scholarship Fund. Monte Geiger (far left) and Paul Tomlinson of the newly formed Cheney Studs Alumni Association participated in the presentation. In May, $500 would be presented to a graduating high school senior or college senior who played for the Studs. It was the second scholarship awarded in Mr. Cheney's name. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 12-17-69, C-13)

Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Geiger, Monte; Tomlinson, Paul; Sporting goods; Checks;

Four officials of the Chrysanthemum Growers Assn. of Tacoma pose behind a beautiful row of 'mums at the home of Wifred Sargeant, 1114 E. 31st St., on October 1, 1969. Mr. Sargeant is standing second from the left flanked by Harold Evans and Ken Ferguson. The man farthest to the right is Hershell Guinn, president of the association. Each year in October the Chrysanthemum Growers Assn. of Tacoma sponsored a show of flowers that was free to the public. "Fair is our land" would be the theme of the 22nd annual Chrysanthemum show held in Visitation Hall, So. 58th & Warner, on October 25-26th. Mr. Ferguson would be awarded "best-in-show" for his enormous white 'mum "Pamela Williams." Photograph ordered by the Chrysanthemum Growers Assn. of Tacoma. (TNT 10-23-69, A-6; TNT 10-26-69, C-22; TNT 10-27-69, p. 2)

Chrysanthemums--Tacoma; Evans, Harold; Sargeant, Wilfred; Ferguson, Ken; Guinn, Hershell;