Highway construction. In August of 1971, this Aardvark 150 machine was used to drill through a hillside near Olympia in order to place a drain pipe. The Aardvark's control seat is unmanned at the moment although there are several workers standing nearby. Photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.

Drilling & boring machinery; Road construction--Olympia;

Johnson-Wolf wedding. University of Wisconsin graduate students Cyntheia Yvonne Johnson and Richard Allen Wolf were married at St. Leo's Catholic Church on August 21, 1971. Pictured above is the bride, in her delicate organza gown trimmed with jeweled alecon lace including a cathedral length mantilla. With her is believed to be her mother, Mrs. Douglas Cato. The new Mrs. Wolf is also the daughter of Collie Johnson of Vietnam. She had graduated from Aquinas Academy and Marquette University. Her husband, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wolf of Skokie, IL, also graduated from Marquette. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Douglas Cato. (TNT 9-19-71, E-10 - article)

Weddings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Brides--1970-1980; Wedding clothing & dress; Johnson, Cyntheia Yvonne--Marriage;

Launching. The 225-foot steel tuna seiner, "Eileen M," slipped down the ways at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos on the evening of August 21, 1971. She was the third of the "Strom" class of giant tuna boats to be launched. Mrs. Fred McDonell, wife of the ship's captain, performed the sponsor's duties of christening the ship. The "Eileen M" had a frozen fish capacity of 1,425 tons in 22 wells and contained deluxe quarters for a crew of 16 in her aluminum deckhouse. Final delivery to her owners was expected to be in early October of 1971 after conclusion of sea trials. The "Eileen M" would be used for fishing in Puerto Rican waters. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (Marine Digest, September 4, 1971, p. 32, TNT 8-23-71, p. 29 -article) TPL-9535

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Johnson-Wolf wedding. Pictured above on August 21, 1971, is a well-dressed woman carrying an open parasol and flanked by two identically dressed young girls. The girls may have been junior bridesmaids in the Cyntheia Johnson-Richard Wolf nuptials. The wedding was held at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Douglas Cato. (TNT 9-19-71, E-10 -article)

Weddings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Umbrellas;

General view of Sam's Tire Service. Sam's Tire Service was a Firestone dealership located at 120 Puyallup Ave. in downtown Tacoma. The large store was operated by Frank Pupo but had been started by Sam Pupo several decades before. Besides being a complete tire center that sold new and recapped tires, Sam's also sold gas and offered tune-ups and other services. Color photograph ordered by Sam's Tire Service.

Sam's Tire Service (Tacoma); Tire industry--Tacoma;

Scenes from Sam's Tire Service. Sam's Tire Service was a longtime tire dealership, now a Firestone, located at 120 Puyallup Ave. in downtown Tacoma. Because the facility was so large, it could offer both sale of new and recapped tires and other automotive services. A Sam's Tire employee is shown above on August 20, 1971, in the process of recapping a tire. Sam's had offered recapping services for at least 20 years. Color photograph ordered by Sam's Tire Service.

Sam's Tire Service (Tacoma); Tires; Tire industry--Tacoma;

Sam's Tire Service. Besides selling new Firestone tires and offering automotive maintenance services, Sam's Tire Service also offered tire recapping. A Sam's Tire employee is pictured above on August 20, 1971, placing new tread on a tire. Sam's had a nearly 90,000 square foot facility at 120 Puyallup Ave. in downtown Tacoma. Color photograph ordered by Sam's Tire Service.

Sam's Tire Service (Tacoma); Tires; Tire industry--Tacoma;

Members of the Elks Past Exalted Rulers Club met at the home of Judge Bertil Johnson on August 13, 1971. The twenty men posed for a group portrait under a deciduous tree next to the brick residence. Color photograph ordered by the Elks Past Exalted Rulers Club.

Johnson, Bertil E.--Homes & haunts; Johnson, Bertil E.; Elks Past Exalted Rulers Club (Tacoma);

1971 Richards color stock footage featuring the Washington Building in the downtown business district. The Bank of California's red neon sign and the United States flag are prominently displayed on top of the 17-story Washington Building at 1019 Pacific Ave. The Bank of California was a much smaller building nearby. Other neighbors include Seldens furniture store and the Tacoma Building.

Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flags--United States; Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma);

Body Shop at Peoples. August, 1971, view of colorful "Body Shop" display on the second floor of the Peoples department store. These were eye-catching long sleeved body suits in a variety of vibrant colors including a purple one-piece outfit on a green chrome stand. Color photograph ordered by Peoples.

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Richards color stock footage. August of 1971 view of the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. So. A snippet of Central School is on the right center edge. The aluminum and glass 12-story County-City Building was dedicated on April 10, 1959. Most of the luscious green lawn has since been eliminated as the additions were made to the complex.

County-City Building (Tacoma);

Group portrait of the 200-voice men's choir participating in the Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association's 62nd annual Sangerfest held at Olsen Auditorium on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University. The musical performance was held on August 6, 1971 and was well received . Director in chief was Professor August Werner of Seattle. Well known conductor Gunnar J. Malmin was assistant director; he is standing at extreme left in black tux. Dr. Malmin's son, Professor Olaf G. Malmin (extreme right in black tux) was the guest soloist. Olaf Malmin, a baritone, was the choral director at Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D. The host chorus for the Norwegian Sangerfest was the Normanna Male Chorus. Color photograph ordered by Normanna Male Chorus. (TNT 8-1-71, B-8 - article; TNT 8-7-71, p. 2- article)

Singers; Choirs (Music);

Sea trials. The "Denise Marie," 225-foot tuna seiner, during sea trials prior to the ship being turned over to her San Diego owners. She was the second of four steel 225-foot seiners built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. The "Denise Marie" was launched on June 5, 1971. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Fale, Fleming & Tinzler. This new gun shop opened recently at 9th & Commerce and would celebrate with prize drawings on August 7, 1971. According to the 1972 City Directory, it was owned by Jack Fale, George Fleming & Douglas Tinzler. Decorated in shades of red, the store offered gun sales and repair of all firearms. Master gunsmith Jack Fale was the manager of the service and repair center. Examples of taxidermy including the "world's largest owl" were on display. Color photograph ordered by Fale, Fleming & Tinzler. (TNT ad 8-1-71, D-6)

Fale, Fleming & Tinzler (Tacoma); Firearms; Rifles; Hunting trophies; Taxidermy;

A large crowd of shipbuilders, their families, and Navy officials numbering 300 and more attended the christening of the 100-ton prototype craft, the "SES-100A," on Saturday, July 24, 1971 at the Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities, 1840 Marine View Drive N.E. The surface effect ship (SES) could travel at twice the speed of then-current destroyers. Senator Warren G. Magnuson was the primary speaker at the event; he stated that the SES was "the first step in the evolution of multi-thousand-ton high speed ships of the future." Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Inc. (TNT 7-14-71, A-1-article; TNT 7-25-71, A-19)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground-effect machines; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

United States Senator Warren G. Magnuson addresses a crowd of 300 boat employees, Navy brass and company officials during a launching ceremony at Tacoma Boat Building Co. on July 24, 1971. In speaking of the experimental high speed craft (82' long, 42' wide and 18' high), Senator Magnuson stated there was "more potential for naval military surface vessels than any development during the last two centuries." Maggie" was one of the longest serving politicians, first being elected in the Democratic sweep of national and state elections of 1944. During his many terms in office, he was a member of many powerful committees including Appropriations and Commerce. He served as President pro tempore of the Senate during the 96th Congress. After his defeat in 1980, he resumed the practice of law before passing away at the age of 84 in Seattle. (TNT 7-24-71, p. 22, TNT 7-25-71, A-19) ALBUM 4.

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

United States Senator Warren Magnuson, second from left, during a launching ceremony at Tacoma Boat Building Co. Jermaine Magnuson, holding a bouquet of long stemmed roses, was the ship's sponsor. She reportedly needed three swings of the traditional champagne bottle before the ship could be properly christened. Standing with the Magnusons are matron of honor Mrs. Donald Garrison, flower girl Leslie Garrison and an unidentified man. The 100-ton surface effect ship, the SES-100A, was christened on July 24, 1971. The experimental craft was fabricated by Tacoma Boat Building under subcontract to Aerojet. The high speed vessel rode atop a cushion of air in excess of 80 knots. ALBUM 4. (TNT 7-24-71, p. 22, TNT 7-25-71, A-19; "Christening Ceremony Program")

Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Magnuson, Jermaine; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Garrison, Donald--Family; Garrison, Leslie;

"SES-100A" experimental craft. The 100-ton surface effect ship (SES) was christened on July 24, 1971, at Tacoma Boatbuilding Co.'s facility on the Hylebos. A joint project of Tacoma Boatbuilding and California's Aerojet-General Corporation, the ship rides on a cushion of air at speeds far surpassing the swiftest of destroyers. Propulsion is provided by high capacity waterjets driven by gas turbine engines adapted to marine use. Mrs. Warren G. Magnuson performed the sponsor's duty of christening the craft with the traditional bottle of champagne; her husband, senator from Washington, was the principal speaker. View of the SES-100A along with empty reviewing stand. (TNT 7-14-71, A-1- article; TNT 7-25-71, A-19)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground-effect machines; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Side-and-rear view of the "SES-100A," a revolutionary 100-ton prototype craft produced in conjunction with Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Aerojet-General Corporation of California, and the U.S. Navy. The ship was christened by Mrs. Warren G. Magnuson in ceremonies occurring on July 24, 1971, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities. According to the Christening Ceremony Program, the high-speed Surface Effect Ship (SES) was to be tested to provide data for design of multi-thousand ton SES of the future. It was built from several modern materials, principally of a welded aluminum alloy, so that it would have longevity at sea. Ship construction and outfitting was done by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Photograph ordered by Reynolds Metal, Portland. ("Christening Ceremony Program")

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground-effect machines; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Erma Paris. Mrs. Paris is wearing a jewel encrusted tiara, believed to be the same one she wore as the Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5's reigning queen. She would preside over the fall ceremonial initiating new members into Zora Temple on October 1, 1971. Erma (Mrs. Ross) Paris resided at 8415 Bridgeport Way in Lakewood. Photograph ordered by Erma Paris. (TNT 9-26-71, E-6)

Paris, Erma; Crowns; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Outgoing University-Union Club president James A. Milgard examines the club's ledger with incoming president Thomas L. Fishburne (r) on July 21, 1971. Mr. Fishburne was an attorney with the firm of Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson, O'Hern & Johnson. Mr. Milgard was associated with Milgard Mfg. which would later become the largest producer of residential windows in the western United States. Photograph ordered by the University-Union Club of Tacoma.

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Milgard, James A.; Fishburne, Thomas L.;

Aerial of Martinolich Shipbuilding facilities and industrial Tideflats. According to the 1971 City Directory, the shipyard was located at 1112 Alexander Avenue. This view on June 29, 1971, shows E. 11th St. intersecting with Alexander with the shipyard in the foreground. Martinolich Shipbuilding was on the Blair Waterway (formerly Port Industrial Waterway) at the site of the former Sprotsman's Marina. Anthony C. Martinolich was listed as the firm's president.

Aerial views; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Posing for a studio portrait on June 29, 1971, were Mrs. Betty Frye and Bill Gannon. Both were believed to be entertainers at a Ponder Corners restaurant, the Aba Daba, 12825 Pacific Hwy. S.W. Lakewood. The Aba Daba offered live music seven nights a week. A slightly different version of this photograph was used in a News Tribune ad on July 9, 1971. Photograph ordered by the Aba Daba Restaurant. (TNT ad 7-9-71, A-14)

Frye, Betty; Gannon, Bill;

Aerial views of industrial Tideflats and waterways. On June 25, 1971, a Richards Studio photographer took a series of photographs of some of Tacoma's waterways. With Mount Rainier barely visible amidst fog, the landscape is clearer at the mouths of the waterways. From L-R are the long Puyallup Waterway, St. Paul Waterway, and Middle Waterway. Smoke is shown billowing from the St. Regis facility. Photograph ordered by Foss Tug & Barge.

Aerial views; Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Closer view by air of various Tacoma waterways in the Tideflats. The Puyallup, St. Paul and Middle Waterways are photographed on June 25, 1971, along with assorted log dumps, oil and chemical tanks, and the bustling St. Regis Paper Co. plant, one of the region's largest employers. Photograph ordered by Foss Tug & Barge.

Aerial views; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980;