ca. 1974. This view of the Kaiser Aluminum plant is a cropped version of D165187, image A. It was taken circa 1974 with the focus on the 500-foot stack near right center. The stack was built in 1968, the same year Kaiser's new aluminum rod mill commenced operation.

Aerial views; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Smokestacks--Tacoma;

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OLYMPIA, WASH., Oct. 26, Non-Indian commercial fisherman and supporters gathered on the State Capitol steps Friday to protest State-ordered cutbacks on non-Indian salmon fishing. The fishermen, who feat bankruptcy and foreclosures of fishing vessel mortgages, met with Gov. Dan Evans. Evans said he would ask President Ford to declare Washington commercial fishing a depressed industry to qualify for federal aid.

Back of Photo:
Fishing & Fish -- Salmon -- Commercial

Back of Photo:
Joe Stortini

Back of Photo:
Lyle E. Smith

Back of Photo:
Harry Sprinker
(Marv Bidstrup)
Staff photo by Bruce Larson

Back of Photo:
Paul DuCharme, Lincoln

Back of Photo:
Ramona Bennett
Sep 8 1974
May 11 1978
Photograph by
BRUCE LARSON
Tacoma News Tribune

Back of Photo:
John Best

Photography by Dudley Hardin & Yang, Inc. (Seattle)

Back of Photo:
George H. Boldt

Back of Photo:
Paul DuCharme
Staff photo by Bruce Larson

From Clipping: John H. Anderson studied unsafe fire escape.

Staff photo by Bob Rudsit

An employee of Tigre Tierra, Inc. of Puyallup demonstrates the versatility of this "Padi Tiger" as it maneuvers deftly through a lake in the 5800 block of North Meridian on December 20, 1973. The model T70's enormous tires churned the vehicle through the lake without submerging the driver. Photograph ordered by Tigre Tierra, Inc.

Tigre Tierra, Inc. (Puyallup); Machinery;

Padi Tiger on land. An employee of Tigre Tierra, Inc. of Puyallup poses with model T70 in late December of 1973 in rural North Meridian. Moments before the vehicle had proved its versatility by churning through the waters of a nearby lake. The unit appears to have swingable driving controls as the driver, although facing forward in both this photograph and in D164307, image 7, has part of the vehicle reversed. Photograph ordered by Tigre Tierra, Inc., Puyallup.

Tigre Tierra, Inc. (Puyallup); Machinery;

Cheerful section of kitchen on display at the Village Shopping Center in Lacey near Christmas of 1973. An unusual feature is the combination sink and breakfast bar, with its bright red sink compartments, red placemats and large strawberry cookie jar. There is abundant storage space with several wood cabinets. Color photograph ordered by Rainier Woodworking, Puyallup.

Kitchens--Lacey; Cupboards--Lacey;

This large bathroom was on exhibit at the Village Shopping Center in Lacey in December of 1973. The bathroom featured abundant counter space and dark brown cabinetry. Golden yellow curtains accentuated the bright brass fixtures. Unusual black-and-white wallpaper of women of a bygone era provided a stark contrast to the gold and earth tones used in decorating. Color photograph ordered by Rainier Woodworking, Puyallup.

Bathrooms--Lacey; Bathtubs & showers--Lacey; Cupboards--Lacey;

Color photograph of a section of kitchen emphasizing the fine cabinetry and screened wine rack. Also included was a built-in double oven and unusual curved pantry. This was an exhibit located at the Village Shopping Center in Lacey in December of 1973. Photograph ordered by Rainier Woodworking, Puyallup.

Kitchens--Lacey; Cupboards--Lacey;

Parked outside the National Automotive Warehouse at South 24th & Commerce on December 7, 1973, was a red truck with attached trailer. A large sign on the trailer indicates that it was full of Borg-Warner automotive parts. Borg-Warner is a well established firm in business for over 100 years. Color photograph ordered by Borg-Warner Co.

Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices); National Automotive Warehouse (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;

The Tacoma Choral Society poses in the sanctuary of the Mason Methodist Church, 2710 North Madison St., on December 2, 1973. This might have been a rehearsal for the group as there are more people in the group portrait than are in the church pews. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound School of Music.

Choirs (Music); Mason Methodist Church (Tacoma);

On stage in the Jason Lee Auditorium on November 9, 1973, was the large choir composed of "Sweet Adelines," the women's barbershop-style musical organization. They were participating in the group's annual musical show, this year called "Puttin' on the Style, " a look back at the great musical eras of the 1800's. Also performing that evening were the award-winning "Most Happy Fellows" male barbershop quartet, Commencement Bay Flounders & Seafood Conspiracy, Capital Chords and the Escapades. The fifth annual show ran for two nights, November 9th & 10th, 1973. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc.(TNT 11-7-73, A-10 article)

Choirs (Music); Singers; Musical ensembles--Tacoma;

Participating in the November 9, 1973, "Puttin' on the Style" music show at Jason Lee's auditorium were the popular barbershop quartet, the "Most Happy Fellows." The singers had won numerous honors for their excellent harmonizing. Proceeds of the fifth annual show which this year ran for two nights, November 9th and 10th, were marked for the Washington Association of Retarded Children and a traveling fund for Sweet Adelines. From L-R: Top tenor, Bob Hodge; Lead tenor, Larry Hassler; Bass, Ken Hawkinson; and Baritone, Bob Jones. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. (TNT 11-7-73, A-10- article)

Barbershop quartets; Musical ensembles--Tacoma; Singers;

Four members of the "Sweet Adelines" sing in harmony at the "Puttin' on the Style" musical show on November 9, 1973. The show, sponsored by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc., was held at the Jason Lee Auditorium, 602 No. Sprague Ave. on two consecutive evenings. The Sweet Adelines were part of an international nonprofit music education association that promoted the art of women singing barbershop style of four-part, a cappella harmony. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc.

Barbershop quartets; Musical ensembles--Tacoma; Singers;

A juxtaposition of old and new is the site of the venerable Washington State Historical Society Building and its new wing as pictured on November 9, 1973. After more than two years of planning and construction, the Historical Society opened its doors to the new four-story addition. Although it would not be completed until January of 1974, the majority of the building was finished enough so that visitors could tour the facility in May of 1973. A formal dedication with Dr. Louis L. Tucker as key speaker, was held on Saturday, October 6, 1973. Attendees were welcome to tour the new wing with its collection of murals, glassware, Edward W. Allen historic maps and Arthur Rowan early American quilts. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 10-4-73, A1, A-4 article; TNT 10-7-73, H-10 article)

Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of eight entertainers on November 1, 1973. The men have identically cut suits with short wide lapels and sport black bow ties; only one man, believed to be Mike O'Day, has a light colored jacket. This group was called "Live Laugh & Love" and featured Mike O'Day. The eight-piece band was making its first Tacoma appearance in four years. They were performing at the Hi-Hat, 8920 South Tacoma Way. Photograph ordered by Mike O'Day. (TNT ad 11-10-73, A-9)

Entertainers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; O'Day, Mike;

Exterior of the Greyhound Bus Terminal. This is the view looking north from S. 14th and Pacific Ave. on a crisp fall day in 1973. When construction began in 1958, the building was considered to be "ultra modern" in design utilizing steel framing and concrete with ceramic veneer facing. Greyhound's familiar logo with the dog in full stride was painted on the end of the building and also found on the large exterior signage. Color photograph ordered by Greyhound, Inc.

Greyhound Lines (Tacoma); Greyhound Bus Terminal (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Interior of Greyhound Bus Terminal. By 1973, the Greyhound Bus Terminal, once dubbed "ultra modern," was nearly 15 years old. This view of the station's spacious interior makes note of the bright overhead lighting, cheerful yellow plastic seats, and clear signage in bright red alerting travelers to the ticket, baggage, and bus loading areas. A row of enclosed telephone booths is lined up against the far wall. Color photograph ordered by Greyhound, Inc.

Greyhound Lines (Tacoma); Greyhound Bus Terminal (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Chairs;

1973 Richards stock footage. A large crane, rented from Star Iron & Steel, is pictured in action on October 24, 1973, at the construction site of the new One Stadium Way North Condominiums. The concrete and brick 16-story structure would become known as the "tallest building of grouted masonry on the West Coast." The $1,000,000 highrise was designed by Tacoma architects Swedberg & Associates. Located near the Stadium Way & Division intersection, each floor will contain a single 2400-sq. ft. condo unit. There would be an unrestricted view of Commencement Bay with extensive use of glass on the Bay side. A glimpse of the spires of Stadium High School can be spotted far left in this color photograph. TPL-5018 (TNT 4-15-73, D-10- article)

Hoisting machinery; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; One Stadium Way North Condominiums (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma);

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.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Group portraits;

Half-brothers Sugar Ray Seales (l) and Dale Grant (r) assume a typical boxing pose in this October, 1973, studio portrait. Tacoma was well represented at the 1972 Olympic games by Mr. Seales who would become the sole American boxing gold medal winner. His younger brother, Dale Grant, also was a notable local boxer who was named the US Amateur Boxer of the Year in '72 for his outstanding record. Mr. Seales was born in the Virgin Islands in 1952 while his father was stationed at an Army post there. He became involved in the Tacoma Boys Club in Tacoma after moving here in 1965 and was coached for many years by Joe Clough. Mr. Clough would resign as Mr. Seales' manager in May of 1973 after his first seven victories as a professional. Bill Dickson would then manage Mr. Seales. Photograph ordered by Larry Morris.

Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seales, Ray; Grant, Dale; Families--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Close-up of an intense Dale Grant with clenched fists. 18-year-old Dale Grant, the half-brother of Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Seales, was also a product of the Tacoma boxing scene. Unlike his brother who was born in the Virgin Islands, Dale Grant was born in Seattle in 1955. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, he won the 1972 National AAU championship but in the 156-lb. division. He would also win the 1973 National Golden Gloves championship in that weight division; Sugar Ray Seales had won the 1972 National Golden Gloves championship in the 139-lb. division. Mr. Grant, a TCC student, would turn pro on October 5, 1973, and make his successful debut in Santa Rosa, California, on October 13th. His manager was Larry Morris, son-in-law of local promoter George Yelton. Photograph ordered by Larry Morris. (www.boxrec.com; TNT 10-5-73, B-3 article)

Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Grant, Dale; Families--Tacoma--1970-1980;