Oars up! Seven girls prepare to enjoy Lake Devereaux as they learn to maneuver the large dragon-headed rowboat in mid-July of 1970. All are properly wearing life vests. The girls were part of a large contingent of 250 attending the Girl Scouts camp throughout the summer; there were also 140 girls attending the Camp Fire camp as well. The O.D.I. camps began on June 22nd. As an added note, the five canoes pictured in the background and foreground were Willits canoes, built by Earl and Floyd Willits on Day Island. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 6-7-70, A-17 - article) (Additional information provided by a reader)

Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Rowboats--Lake Devereaux; Rowers--Lake Devereaux; Life preservers; Canoes;

View of new Commonwealth Building, next door to Seattle-First National Bank (formerly Bank of Tacoma building). The Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.'s headquarters between Pacific & Commerce at So. 12th St. was the first urban renewal building occupied downtown. Commonwealth Title was located on the Pacific Ave. level and the second floor was entirely occupied by the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch. By the end of July, 1970, Commonwealth Title had moved into their new quarters. Built of buff concrete and copper-colored brickwork, the building was designed by Tacoma architect Robert W. Evans along with Seattle architect Robert H. Eyre. KAM Construction was the general contractor. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs. (TNT 1-25-70, A-19; TNT 7-26-70, A-19)

Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;

Posed on the rooftop of the Winthrop Hotel with the towering Medical Arts Building prominently in the background are officers of the Department of Washington and Alaska, of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65. They were holding their 57th annual convention at the Winthrop from June 7-10, 1970. Believed to be in attendance was Mrs. Fayette Bell of Los Angeles, the organization's national president. Also believed to be pictured above was Mrs. John McDougall of Seattle, department president who presided over the convention's meetings. Among activities held during the convention was a memory banquet where a scholarship would be awarded to a college student who was a descendant of a Civil War veteran. Photograph ordered by the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War,1861-65. (TNT 5-24-70, E-6 article)

Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Medical Arts Building (Tacoma);

Four women holding emblem of the NFBPWC, the National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs. Included on the golden emblem are Nike, the ship of commerce, wand, torch and scroll with the year of the organization's founding, 1919. It is the largest and oldest organization of working women in the United States. The Tacoma chapter would have a dinner meeting at the Winthrop Hotel on September 9, 1970, presided by Mrs. Bernard A. Gay. From L-R are Mrs. Bernard A. Gay (seated), Mrs. Robert J. Frost, Mrs. Rubelle Hansen and Mrs. Vincent Baker. Photograph ordered by the Business & Professional Women's Club. Although taken by the Richards Studio in August of 1970, this photograph was not used until May 9, 1971, by the News Tribune, for the announcement of the 1971-72 installation of new officers for the club. Mrs. Hansen was elected president and Mrs. Frost, first vice-president. (TNT 5-9-71, E-8)

Emblems; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs (Tacoma);

The front window display of Woolworth's heavily advertised the store's "Golden Fried Chicken" to-go in June, 1970. Signs hanging on the window and in the store's interior advised that the chicken could be purchased by the bucket, bag or piece. The chicken would be kept hot by use of "Hot Sak," probably insulated bags, or in paper buckets. A female mannequin in apron poses in the window with a sign indicating mom would appreciate a day off from cooking, a hint that fried chicken would be a good substitute.

F.W. Woolworth Co. (Tacoma); Variety stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices); Window displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mannequins;

House Minority Leader and future President Gerald R. Ford with daughter Susan, age 12, and wife Betty attend launching of Navy gunboat "USS Grand Rapids" at Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. The ship was named for Ford's hometown in Michigan. Susan christened the PG-98 with a bottle of champagne. Standing next to Susan is believed to be Mrs. Walter Norblad of Slayton, Oregon. She was the widow of the former Oregon congressman and Susan's godmother. ALBUM 1. (TNT 4-5-70, A-1article )

Ford, Gerald R.--Family; Ford, Gerald R.; Ford, Betty; Ford, Susan; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Gunboats--United States; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Susan Ford, age 12, daughter of House Minority Leader and future President Gerald Ford, with flowers and bunting-wrapped champagne bottle with which she will christen the Navy gunboat "USS Grand Rapids" at Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. on April 4, 1970. She is wearing a bright red and white dotted dress under a white wool coat. Susan is the youngest of the Ford's four children and the only daughter. (Color image) ALBUM 1. (TNT 4-5-70, A-1)

Ford, Susan; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Gunboats--United States; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Roses--Tacoma;

Good Samaritan Hospital. Good Samaritan Hospital moved to the former location of the Lutheran Minor Hospital in 1957. In 1971 a $2,000,000 diagnostic and treatment wing was completed. It is unclear whether the above photograph, taken in August of 1970, was of the addition to the hospital. Color photograph ordered by Bethlehem Steel, Bethlehem, PA.

Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup); Hospitals--Puyallup;

Two wide-eyed teens, accompanied by an equally wide-eyed bunny-suited doll, exemplify the theme of the 24th annual Tacoma Home Show, a "Look into the 70s." More than 150 displays would be on hand at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse to give present and prospective homeowners a glimpse into the newest and most innovative products to enhance today's lifestyles. Pam Jenkins (l) and Betsy Wilkins (r) were photographed at Ghilarducci's Florists on March 13, 1970. (TNT 3-29-70, B-5)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Wilkins, Betsy; Jenkins, Pam; Dolls; Ghilarducci's California Florists (Tacoma);

The giant Koehring shovel appears ready to scoop up the two men standing in its path in this August 26, 1970, photograph. The Koehring was a backhoe mobile crane. Photograph ordered by Bosko, Inc.

Hoisting machinery;

Floating crane. View of 100-ton floating crane YD-228 taken on May 25, 1970. Star Iron & Steel had received a $6,400,000 Navy contract to build four 100-ton floating cranes. The cranes were to be built at Star Iron & Steel's Port Industrial yard location on ways recently leased from the Port of Tacoma. Each crane would be built on barges 140-feet long with living quarters. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 1- article)

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

YD-228 floating crane. This is the 100-ton floating crane, YD-228, built for the U.S. Navy by Tacoma's Star Iron & Steel Co. Star Iron & Steel was under contract to build four of these cranes for the government. Each crane would be built on barges 140-feet long with living quarters. Star Iron & Steel had built four similar cranes for the Navy back in 1950 but they had only a 60-ton capacity. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 1- article)

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

I.B.M. Building. Located at 615 So. 9th St., the contemporary steel-and-glass structure also did double-duty as an air conditioned bomb shelter. The $400,000 I.B.M. Building was dedicated on June 19, 1963. It was designed by architects Nelsen, Krona, Wilson & Ziegler.

International Business Machines (Tacoma);

U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson, at Congressman Floyd V. Hicks' Campaign Headquarters on September 22, 1970, shaking hands with Evan "Skip" Davies, candidate for Pierce County Sheriff. Senator Jackson was congratulating Mr. Davies as he received the American Federation of Police Honor Award. Democratic candidate Davies had 30 years of experience in law enforcement. Incumbent Sheriff Carl Petersen would retain his post, defeating Mr. Davies by approximately 11,000 votes. Photograph ordered by Evan Davies. ALBUM 4. (TNT ad 11-1-70, A-17)

Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Davies, Evan;

ca. 1970. 1970 Richards stock footage. Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, standing by a white podium, delivers an address to an unidentified group. This may have been taken at the same time as D158000, image 24C, when Mr. Johnston was photographed with bankers Al Saunders and Gerrit VanderEnde.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Launching. The 184-foot steel tuna seiner, "Trinidad," was launched at 5:30 a.m. on February 27, 1971, from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard on the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The $2,100,000 fishing boat was christened by Mrs. William A. Magellan, wife of the owner/skipper. Scheduled delivery to her San Diego owner was expected in mid-May of 1971. The vessel, capable of holding 850-ton of frozen fish, was used to fish for Star-Kist Foods. The 36-foot wide "Trinidad" was air conditioned and held a crew of 16. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 2-28-71, A-21- article) TPL-9461

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Post-launching. The "Grand Rapids" rests alongside Tacoma Boatbuilding's Marine View Dr. facilities after a successful launching on April 4, 1970. The gunboat was named for the hometown of House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford; Mr. Ford and his family were in attendance at the launching ceremonies. The PG 98 would be commissioned on September 5, 1970. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Gunboats--United States; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Tugboats post-christening. On June 13, 1970, two tugboats were christened at Martinac Shipbuilding facilities. Both the "Seneca" (foreground) and "Sioux" (rear) are Seattle-based but will be used to haul barges to Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's oil fields. Color photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-14-70, A-4 - article)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tugboats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The Longshoremen's Hall is crowded on May 12, 1970, as members of the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) congregated to install new members. Local 23 of the ILWU appeared open to both men and women and to varying races. It would eventually move to new quarters in Fife in 2002. Photograph ordered by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, San Francisco.

Longshoremen--Tacoma--1970-1980; Longshoremen's unions--Tacoma; Labor unions--Tacoma--1970-1980;

"Swiss Kids." The 5-piece musical group, "Swiss Kids," posed with their instruments on June 16, 1970. The all-male quintet included two accordionists, a pianist, a trumpeter, and a bass player. Photograph ordered by W. Blozer, Chehalis. John Favor is in the middle with the accordion; on the trumpet is Arnie Grab; and his brother, Randy Grab, is on the bass. Joe Blaser teaches/taught music, and he is holding an accordion in this photo. Joe's brother, Don, is the pianist.

Music ensembles; Musicians--1970-1980; Pianos; Accordions; Stringed instruments; Trumpets;

A gathering of Swiss musicians at Swiss Park, Bonney Lake. The flags of Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, hang proudly at Swiss Park in Bonney Lake on August 16, 1970. Joining them are two American flags. Many in the large group of musicians pictured above are wearing embroidered jackets. Two men are blowing on long Alphorn (Alpine) horns, instruments used by the Swiss for centuries. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. Lloyd O. Favor.

Musicians--Bonney Lake; Swiss Park (Bonney Lake); Flags--Switzerland; Wind instruments;

Unidentified executive enjoying view of the Tacoma tideflats from his office in the new Bank of Washington Plaza on February 23, 1971. His desk is placed next to one of the many bronze windows of the 24-story tower. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Windows--Tacoma--1970-1980;

O'Brien's Restaurant. O'Brien's Restaurant is crowded on February 23, 1971, as people enjoy fine dining in the oak-paneled and red brocade room . The ceiling is covered with small light bulbs, creating an image of a star-filled sky. In addition, the restaurant was illuminated at night from the glow of the courtyard and fountain directly outside. O'Brien's was located below street level in the Bank of Washington Plaza complex. There was room for 125 diners and the adjacent bar held 92 customers. Dave Porter, singer-guitarist, was appearing in the restaurant's lounge at this time. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific. (TNT 11-1-70, A-16 - Emily Walker's column)

O'Brien's Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1970-1980;

One-story office building. Developer Boyd Lundstrom had both his real estate firm and Lundstrom Building Enterprises, specializing in office and apartment rentals, located at 5121 - 112th St. S.W., Lakewood. The building was located at the intersection of 112th St. S.W. and Bridgeport Way S.W. Also retaining offices in the building were Don Hill Associates; American Physical Fitness; Phillips Petroleum and CPA Donald R. Brink. Photograph ordered by Lundstrom, Inc.

Office buildings--Lakewood; Lundstrom, Inc. (Lakewood);

ca. 1970. Progress photograph of downtown Tacoma parking garage. Two parking garages with a total of 794 parking spots, would be built in downtown Tacoma as part of the downtown urban renewal project. This early 1970 photograph is believed to be of the same construction site as in D155600, image 347, taken in December of 1969. The multi-storied garage would provide much needed parking in the city's downtown business district.

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parking garages--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;

1970 Daffodil Festival Parade. Waving to the crowd are the 1970 Daffodil Queen, Shelley Grobey of Mount Tahoma High school, and four royal princesses: Sue Briehl of Bethel, Diane Schlumpf of Orting, Correen Orton of Sumner and Kay Riippi of Lincoln High School. They are seated on the Tacoma City Light entry, "Circus Centennial," in keeping with the festival's theme of "Greatest Show on Earth." Queen Shelley is seated just before the mouth of a giantic daffodil tiger. The 42-foot float adorned with 45,000 white and yellow daffodils, was created by Graydon Bailey, a City Light lineman. This float ran very quietly as it was an all-electric, battery-powered float. The 75-piece Mount Tahoma marching band and 55-member drill team, following the Queen's float, had the honor of the first high school entry in the parade. (TNT 4-12-70, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Grobey, Shelley; Briehl, Sue; Schlumpf, Diane; Orton, Correen; Riippi, Kay; Marching bands; Drill teams;

1970 Daffodil Parade. Closer view of the float entered by the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival as it proceeds down Pacific Avenue during the April 11, 1970, Daffodil Festival Parade. The lovely float is decorated with sprays of pink and gold blooms. Pink Grecian columns in front have flowers cascading; other pillars curve gently around the seated princesses. Acknowledging the throngs gathered along Pacific Avenue were Queen Kim Horan and princesses Jane Drake and Gail Burgener. This entry was one of 31 floats participating in the parade. (TNT 4-12-70, B-2, B-6)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Horan, Kim; Drake, Jane; Burgener, Gail;

1970 Daffodil Festival Parade. The theme for the 37th annual Daffodil Festival Parade was "The Greatest Show on Earth." With its troupe of accompanying clowns, the Bethel Boosters prize-winning 34-foot long float, "Trapeze," certainly was emblematic of the day. 30,000 yellow and purple daffodils provided a fitting background for Bethel High School senior Sue Swenson and her attendants, Helen Adams, Debbi Daffer, Janet Ingle and Linda Seanard, who merrily swung on trapezes. The float, one of 31 entered in the parade, was awarded the Queen's Award for best portrayal of the festival's theme. (TNT 4-11-70- article; TNT 4-12-70, B-3)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Swenson, Sue; Adams, Helen; Daffer, Debbi; Ingle, Janet; Seanard, Linda; Clowns;

1970 Daffodil Festival Parade. Hoping to excite the throngs gathered to view the 1970 Daffodil Parade as it passes by the bus depot on Pacific Avenue, some members of the 40-piece Woodrow Wilson High School drill team raise their arms in a cheer and salute. Led by captain Sharon Tinsman, the colorfully dressed girls are preceding the school's 82-piece band. No rain clouds threatened the enjoyment of the parade that year as brilliant sunshine was present throughout the parade's three city tour.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Drill teams;

Concerned citizens sponsored a "Help Stop Littering" campaign in the fall of 1970. Chester A. (Chic) Hogan,(r), poses with an unidentified man in the Security Building on September 1, 1970; both are holding a petition proposing an anti-litter law. The Washington Committee to Stop Litter opened a statewide drive that month to obtain 200,000 signatures in support of an initiative against litter. Should the anti-litter law be enacted, litter enforcement would be placed under the State Department of Ecology. Photograph ordered by Washington Committee to Stop Litter. (TNT 9-4-70, p. 8 - article)

Refuse--Washington; Petitions--Washington; Hogan, Chester A.;