Officials of the Afifi Shrine participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for their new temple at 815 So. Vassault Street on August 9, 1973. All the men were wearing the familiar fez which included the member's rank within the Shrine. The new headquarters would be located on a 24-acre tract north of Tacoma Community College. The mosque and surrounding parking lot occupied five acres. The $200,000 project was designed by Shelton architect Harold Dalke and built by Neeley Construction of Puyallup. The 11,200 sq. ft. facility was expected to be completed in January of 1974. Color photograph ordered by Afifi Temple. (TNT 8-12-73, D-4-article; TNT 8-19-73, D-10-article & sketch)
Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Fort Lewis at night. This night exposure of the Main gate at Fort Lewis was taken on March 7, 1973. At the date of this color photograph, the gate was over a half-century old. It was built using field stone and squared logs for a cost of $4000. Photograph ordered by Carl Courtrier, Fort Lewis. (www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fort-lewis.htm)
The most famous resident of E.L. Irwin's B&I Shopping Center was not a store owner, customer or employee, he was an endangered Western Lowland gorilla named Ivan. Mr. Irwin bought Ivan and a female gorilla, Burma, as infants from an animal trader in 1964. The young gorillas were born in the wild in the Congo, present day Zaire. The female died soon after arrival, but Ivan became a family favorite, even living with the Irwins until his strength became overwhelming. In 1967, he went to live permanently at the B&I in a 14 x 14 concrete and steel cage. He remained there for 27 years, until he was donated in 1994 to the Woodland Park Zoo. He was on permanent loan to the Atlanta Zoo, where he was the star of their Ford African Rainforest habitat. Ivan died in Atlanta on Monday, August 20, 2012
Ivan, the shopping mall gorilla, looked out from his cage at the B&I on September 5, 1973. He had been a resident at the B&I since 1967. He was acquired by store owner E.L. Irwin in 1964 from the Congo and lived the first few years of his life as one of the family. As his size and strength grew, he was moved permanently to the store. For 30 years, he drew the young and old to the mall. As attitudes towards animals in captivity changed and as zoos gave up their cages for spacious naturalistic "habitats," a "Free the Gorilla" campaign developed. Ivan was the source of much publicity and discord until 1994, when the endangered Western Lowland gorilla was donated to the Woodland Park Zoo. He was on permanent loan to the Atlanta Zoo, where he died on Monday, August 20, 2012
A playful Ivan the gorilla approached the camera in September of 1973. For 27 years, from 1967-1994, Ivan was the most famous resident of the B&I Circus Store, 8012 South Tacoma Way. Store owner Earl (E.L.) Irwin purchased Ivan and another infant gorilla from an animal trainer in the Congo in 1964. The pair were intended to publicize the B&I. The female Western Lowland gorilla died soon after arrival, but Ivan became a favorite of the Irwin family and took up residence at their house. By 1967, Ivan's strength, natural curiosity and playfulness ruled him out as a house pet and he went to live at the B&I full time. As attitudes toward captive animals changed with the time, Ivan's fans became the core of a "free the gorilla" movement. In 1994, the Irwin family donated Ivan to the Woodland Park Zoo. The Western Lowland gorilla was on permanent loan to the Atlanta Zoo, where he died on Monday, August 20, 2012 .
1973 Tacoma Home Show. A representative of Holly Homes is pictured on the opening day of the Tacoma Home Show, March 13, 1973, speaking to an interested mother about Holly Homes' various house plans. Holly Homes was one of more than 70 exhibitors at the Home Show; for the first time, the event was held at the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center, already an important gathering spot for local residents. Photograph ordered by Holly Homes.
Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Holly Homes, Inc.; Exhibit booths--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma);
Exterior of model home. This is "La Morada," one of two model houses built for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. The tri-level was located at 8504 - 45th St. W. in University Place, off 48th St. . Built by Orville Island Construction Co., the 1,670 sq.ft. home had a contemporary Spanish look with stucco-like exterior including a two-car garage. A covered archway led to the entry court. "La Morada" was in the $30,000 class of homes. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15 - article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert)
Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980;
ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. The former Winthrop Hotel gets a good scrubbing by Allied Mobile Powerwash in 1973 as powerful streams of water remove dirt and grime from its exterior. This view is of the Winthrop's back. A glimpse of the Pantages Theater is on the extreme left edge. The Winthrop ceased operations as a hotel in August of 1971 and was converted into senior/elderly housing in 1973.
Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Color photograph ordered by Holly Homes, Inc., of unidentified one-level home overlooking rapidly moving creek or river. The home was built with several large windows with prime views of the water although the drapes were pulled shut on this spring day in 1973. There is a deck extending the length of one side of the home facing the water, a portion of which has been roofed for protection against the elements. The creek or river is just steps away from the home's lawn.
A close-in look at the Kar-go Parts Center building, 2314-18 A Street, on April 9, 1973, as the firm received its first shipment of Autolite Motorcraft Parts. An Acme Cartage Co. truck has delivered the trailer full of parts to the new company. Photograph ordered by Kar-go Parts Center.
Kar-go Parts Center (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banners--Tacoma;
ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Lovely landscape view of what is possibly Commencement Bay at sunset. The colors of the sky are mirrored on the water's surface. Small shrubs and trees are shown only in their outlines.
ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. The Simon brothers were believed to be in attendance at the 1973 Tacoma Area Chamber of Commerce meeting which featured a speech by Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson. Phil, Norm and Herb Simon (from left) come from a family with strong Tacoma ties. Their father, Joseph Simon, owned and operated the (Joseph) Simon & Sons scrap metal recycling business for decades. (Additional identification provided by a reader)
Several young musicians posed for a group portrait on June 6, 1973, in the Main Ballroom of the NCO Club on Fort Lewis. Their names were not disclosed. Photograph ordered by Sgt. Willie DeVone, Fort Lewis.
13 young men and women posed at the mini-park located at 9th & Pacific Ave. on October 8, 1973. They may have been members of the Foursquare Gospel Church. The young ladies are dressed in conservative long gowns. They appear to be musical performers. Photograph ordered by the Foursquare Gospel Church.
Spacious optical shop located in Portland's Lloyd Center. Although a hanging sign advertises "Hallmark Opticians," this is believed to be one of the many Columbian Opticians stores located in the Pacific Northwest. The roomy store could easily accommodate customers interested in the latest eyewear fashions with a good amount displayed on the building's interior walls. There were eight stations where the shop's employees could fit the glasses properly to each customer. A V-shaped counter provided sufficient elbow space to conduct business. Photograph ordered by Columbian Opticians.
A young woman and two young men enjoy some quiet conversation and refreshing beverages at the new Papa John's restaurant located in the Tacoma Mall's west end addition. Casual dining appeared to be the theme with the use of canvas-back chairs and plain round tables in an "old world" garden setting. Papa John's, owned by Mike Wrede and managed by Dick Zierman, featured 500 types of domestic and imported wines. Photograph ordered by Papa John's. (TNT 7-24-73, insert on expansion)
Papa John's (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Progress report on new United Mutual Savings Bank site. Work continues on the building of the new United Mutual Savings Bank headquarters on 11th St. between Broadway and Commerce. This May 16, 1973, photograph indicates that forms are being laid and ground excavated. Once completed, the bank would be a six-story highrise, rising 110 feet above Commerce St. Mayor Gordon Johnston, bank president Howard Scott and chrm. of the board Russell Harkness were present at the site earlier in May for groundbreaking ceremonies. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 5-4-73, A-1 -article on groundbreaking)
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
1973 Daffodil Grand Parade. The lack of sunshine did not deter both participants and spectators for the 40th annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade held on April 14, 1973. There were 27 floats, 10 mounted units, 33 bands and 25 drill teams to delight the waiting crowds. Entry #20 in the parade was "Universal Freedom" from Bates Vocational Technical Institute. A giant eagle hovers protectively over the three smiling riders aboard the King Alfred & Mt. Hood daffodil-decorated float. It would go on to win the Princess Trophy, awarded to the best float under 30 feet. (TNT 4-15-73, A-14-awards; TNT 4-15-73, B-7)
Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Color rendering dated March 4, 1973, by Laigo & Associates, of a multi-level Trade Center Shopping Mall to be built in downtown Tacoma. Extended marquees are pictured on the landmark Pantages Theater. The artist has envisioned well-dressed strollers eying the many display windows.
Artist's color rendering of blueprints featuring public access to a proposed Trade Center Mall and various businesses including a coffee shop, jeweler, and theater in downtown Tacoma. The theater in question was the Pantages. Drawing by Laigo & Associates dated March 24, 1973.
Color rendering by Laigo & Associates dated March 24, 1973, of a "typical subcommerce layout," part of a series of blueprints for a proposed Trade Center Shopping Center at the vicinity of the Pantages Theater. The artist has drawn space for a large restaurant/disco with room for 200 persons and nearby elevators. This appears to be a plan to have businesses in the lower levels of the proposed mall.
Seattle-First National Bank. Two Sixth Avenue banks would open their doors in December of 1972; Seattle-First National Bank celebrated its grand opening on December 9th with Washington Mutual Savings following on December 13th. This is a view of the Sea-First branch taken a few months later on April 29, 1973. A large sign with the now-familiar red "1" welcomed customers and invited them to use the expeditious motor banking. The "Highland Hills" branch had moved from old quarters at Sixth & "L" but remained a full service facility with three drive-up windows. Color photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank, Seattle.
Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);
Ship trials. The tugboat "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials in early June of 1973. She belonged to PAC, a tug firm which had an ocean going base at Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Ship trials. The tug "Agloo" is docked next to another PAC tugboat, name unseen, on June 5, 1973. The "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials before being released to her owners. The tugs were located at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. N.E. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Columbian Optical occupied the colonial-styled brick building at 2701 Main Ave. E. in Puyallup. A large sign at the parking lot's entry also indicated that the Puyallup Elks were located further down the road. According to the 1974 Puyallup City Directory, Lloyd Sass was the firm's owner. Photograph ordered by Columbian Optical.
The Sweet Adelines in concert on February 27, 1973, at Jason Lee Junior High School. The chorus is dressed in long green gowns with accompanying white elbow-length gloves. Color photograph ordered by the Sweet Adelines.
July 25, 1973, did not fall on a weekend but the Tacoma Mall was still packed with customers, browsers, and the just plain curious eager to check out the 20 new stores in the Mall's west end extension. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held shortly before noon before a massive crowd. Plenty of free parking and climate control shopping proved to be a powerful lure. This is the view looking east inside the Mall toward the JC Penney end of the Mall. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Mall Corporation.
Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;
The "Kavik." The new tugboat, the "Kavik," is pictured on May 21, 1973, traveling through the Hylebos Waterway. She was a new addition to the PAC line which was an ocean going firm based in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Copy of stock footage. Undated photograph of several men fishing along the Columbia River. They appear to be using nets attached to long poles. Wooden platforms seem to have been erected for the men to stand on and fish.
Columbia River (Wash.); Rivers--Washington (State); Fishing;
