I-5, SR18 near Weyerhaeuser Corporation headquarters, Federal Way. This aerial view was taken on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank on March 27, 1975. A portion of the 500-acre Weyerhaeuser campus is visible on the left; the I-5 freeway is toward the bottom portion of the photograph with State Route 18 near center.

Express highways--Wash.; Aerial views; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Federal Way);

On March 27, 1975, several aerial photographs were taken by the Richards Studio of the area between 320th in Federal Way, North Puyallup, Pacific Highway South and Valley Ave. for Puget Sound National Bank. Most of the series shown the abundance of wooded areas and undeveloped property with smaller neighborhoods scattered on the landscape. The aerials also noted the many roadways, including freeways, in the area.

Aerial views; Express highways--Wash;

Aerial view of lake believed to be Trout Lake. According to the Washington State Place Names database, this is possibly Trout Lake, located in southwest King County. The lake is a large one, approximately 18.1 acres, and is also known as Jovita Lake . Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank and taken on March 27, 1975.

Lakes & ponds--Washington; Aerial photographs; Aerial views;

A series of aerial photographs were taken on March 27, 1975, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank of the area between 320th in Federal Way, North Puyallup, Pacific Highway South and Valley Ave. The purpose for the photographs was not expressed in Richard studio notes but it is possible that the bank was preparing for the later acquisition of banks in the vicinity.

Aerial views;

A series of photographs were taken on March 27, 1975, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank of the area between 320th in Federal Way, North Puyallup, Pacific Highway and Valley Ave. These aerial views of thirty years past show relatively undeveloped areas with little traffic.

Aerial views;

Aerial view, taken in March of 1975, of communities interspersed among large sections of firs. According to Richard Studio notes, the firm had been requested to take a series of photographs of the region between 320th in Federal Way, North Puyallup, Pacific Highway South and Valley Ave. for Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Firs;

Aerial view of heavily wooded lands possibly in the North Puyallup/Valley Ave location. This view has undoubtedly changed in the 32 years since the photograph was taken on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Firs;

I-5, SR18 and Weyerhaeuser headquarters. The Richards Studio photograph took a series of photographs of the area between 320th in Federal Way, North Puyallup, Pacific Highway South and Valley Ave. on March 27, 1975, for Puget Sound National Bank. The I-5 freeway runs at the bottom of the photograph. State Route 18 is toward the top. This is also a closer view of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation's headquarters which were built in 1971 in Federal Way. Previously the company had been based in Tacoma. Weyerhaeuser would celebrate its 100th annivesary in January of 2000.

Aerial views; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Federal Way); Express highways--Wash.;

The landscape above has probably changed in the 30+ years since this Richards Studio photograph was taken. More homes have probably been built and traffic, barely seen above, increased. This aerial is possibly in the North Puyallup section of the county. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views;

SR18, I-5 and the Weyerhaeuser Corporation headquarters as seen by air on March 27, 1975. I-5 is highway at the top of the photograph. The 500-acre Weyerhaeuser complex is on the right hand side of the photograph; pond in vicinity is unnamed. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Federal Way); Express highways--Wash.; Aerial views;

Wood Go-Travel, Inc. The travel agency was located at 9725 South Tacoma Way, the former site of Southgate Fire Station. According to the 1975 Suburban Polk Directory, it was owned or managed by Floyd Kerchner and Kenneth Lidstrom. In 1974 it had been listed as the property of Robert J. Wood who also owned Wood Realty Co. View of travel agency taken on March 11, 1975; freestanding neon signage, travel posters on exterior of building, mature landscaping on lot. Photograph ordered by Wood Go-Travel, Inc.

Wood Go-Travel, Inc. (Lakewood); Travel--Lakewood; Electric signs--Lakewood;

Apartment complex. The Sans Souci Condominiums, located near Tacoma Community College at 5959 South 12th St., were designed by George Bolotin & Associates. This set of wood framed, two-story units overlooked a quiet, unoccupied pool surrounded by nicely landscaped grounds. Photograph ordered by Quadrant Corp., Bellevue. (TNT 5-4-75, Tour of Homes insert)

Sans Souci Condominiums (Tacoma); Condominiums--Tacoma--1970-1980; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Back of photo: Eastside Boys Club

Progress photograph taken in February of 1975 of Schuster Parkway construction. A large crane is in the process of moving part of the road bed. Once completed, Schuster Parkway (formerly known as Bayside Dr.) would be used heavily for traffic between I-705 and "Old Town." Cost of the project was about 5.7 million dollars. In the distance is the Continental Grain Terminal which was built in 1973. Color photograph ordered by Butler-Jarvis Construction.

Parkways; Road construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Progress photographs; Hoisting machinery;

Completed St. Joseph's Hospital. The uniquely designed hospital was 189 feet tall and 14 stories. Built at a cost of about $13,000,000, the hospital was reportedly the first in the world to use a circular floor design. Walls were ten inches thick and there was enough concrete used in the building construction for five miles of freeway. The hospital was dedicated on December 15, 1974 and accepted its first hospital transfer on January 31, 1975, three weeks later than first scheduled. Photograph ordered by Bertrand Goldberg & Associates, Chicago. (TNT 1-24-74, D-4 article; TNT 12-12-74, A-2-article)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1970-1980; St. Josephs Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Sadie Martell. Mrs. Martell is dressed in a spaghetti strapped outfit with maroon and white "feathers." She resided in the Robin Hood Manor apartments, 1802 South 82nd. Color photograph ordered by Sadie Martell.

Martell, Sadie; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Progress photograph of Schuster Parkway. Construction continues on Schuster Parkway (formerly Bayside Dr.) in early 1975 as a crane lifts material for the road bed. The old Northern Pacific Headquarters Bldg. (later City Hall Annex) with steeple and round roof can be seen on the left, mid-center and the new Continental Grain Terminal is visible in the distance. Contracts for Bayside Dr. were approved after years of legal challenges and political discussions in April of 1973. The Old Sperry Mill and grain silos were demolished as part of the preparation to build the 5.7 million dollar Bayside Dr. along part of the waterfront. The City of Tacoma also paid to relocate Burlington Northern's railroad facilities and also to relocate city utility poles. Bayside Dr. would be renamed Schuster Parkway in May of 1975 in honor of Public Works head Gilbert M. Schuster. Color photograph ordered by Butler-Jarvis Construction. (TNT 4-18-73, A-1 article)

Parkways; Road construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Progress photographs; Hoisting machinery; Northern Pacific Headquarters Building (Tacoma);

Color progress photograph of the construction of Schuster Parkway (formerly known as Bayside Dr.) in February of 1975. Crane in action hoisting part of what will be used for the concrete road bed. The hillside overlooking Commencement Bay has been excavated. Schuster Parkway will become a 4-lane divided expressway which connects the end of I-705 to the older part of Tacoma. ("Old Town") Bayside Dr. was renamed Schuster Parkway in May of 1975 in honor of former Public Works head Gilbert M. Schuster who had died in June of 1974. Color photograph ordered by Butler-Jarvis Construction.

Parkways; Road construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Progress photographs; Hoisting machinery;

Owens/Corning Fiberglas building.

Owens/Corning Fiberglas;

The 181-foot tuna seiner, "Jilor," was successfully launched on February 8, 1975, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities. She was the first of three steel hulled fishing boats destined for Senegal. The launching attracted several dignitaries including the ambassador to the United States from Senegal, Andre Coulbary and wife Saffia, and Congressman Floyd Hicks. The "Jilor" had a 22-man crew and could hold 800 tons of frozen fish. Photograph ordered by the United States Information Agency, Washington D.C. TPL-9885

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

Wearing traditional Senegalese clothing were Andre Coulbary and his wife Saffia as they pose in front of the newly launched fishing vessel, "Jilor," on February 8, 1975. Mr. Coulbary was the ambassador to the United States from Senegal who flew in from Washington D.C. for launching ceremonies at Tacoma Boatbuilding. The 181-foot fishing vessel was the first of three tuna seiners destined for Senegal at a total price tag of $12 million dollars. The steel hulled seiner was believed to be the first major American built fishing boat to be delivered new to a country outside the Americas. Named after a small fishing village southwest of Dakar, she could carry a crew of 22 and had a 14-tank, 800-ton frozen fish capacity. Traveling at a top speed of 15 knots, the "Jilor" would set sail for Senegal in the spring. A crowd of about 500 people braved the slight snow/sleet to watch the launching. The two men flanking the ambassador and his wife were not identified. (TNT 2-6-75, A-3 -article; TNT 2-9-75, D-6 -article) TPL-9475

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Coulbary, Andre; Coulbary, Saffia; Ambassadors--Senegal;

United Mutual Savings Bank. This photograph of the new headquarters of United Mutual Savings Bank was taken on January 28, 1975, just two weeks before its formal dedication. This is a view of the six-story precast concrete building from the 11th & Broadway side. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.

United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

New downtown United Mutual Savings Bank building. Located on 11th St. between Broadway & Commerce, the statewide headquarters of United Mutual Savings Bank was formally dedicated on Friday, February 14, 1975. Mayor Gordon Johnston presided over the noontime dedication ceremonies. He and United Mutual Savings Bank president Howard Scott placed documents in a sealed time vault. The six-story structure, built of precast concrete, cost $6,000,000. It was designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards. The bank would subsequently take out several large ads in the News Tribune thanking the public for their attendance at the dedication. (TNT 2-13-75, B-2 - article; TNT 2-17-75, A-16 - ad)

United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

New United Mutual Savings Bank headquarters. This view of the massive new savings bank building is believed to be looking from So. 11th St. The structure, dedicated on Friday, February 14, 1975, was located on So. 11th between Commerce & Broadway. Other views of the building are shown on D165624, image 3 and image 1. The six-story precast concrete building was designed by the Tacoma architectural firm of Lea, Pearson & Richards and built by McDonald Construction Co. It apparently took nearly two years to complete.

United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Resplendent in red and white are entertainers "Lorraine and the Country Gentlemen." The quartet posed for a studio group portrait on January 18, 1975. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. Lorraine Vansickle.

Entertainers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A bright red container is being unloaded from the Japanese ship, the "Kinyo Maru," on January 9, 1975, at Tacoma's Pier 7. There is apparent damage to the 40-foot long steel box at one end. The large container crane may have been the 240-foot tall West German model, the "Big Red." Color photograph ordered by Howard, LeGros, Buchanan & Paul, Seattle. (TNT 1-13-75, A-1, B-13 -article)

Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;

The Japanese vessel, the "Kinyo Maru," was docked at Pier 7 in Tacoma on January 9, 1975, preparing to unload cargo. A container crane is pictured above hoisting a large red steel container aided by two men standing at opposite ends of the box. 28 of the containers were damaged during extremely rough seas in the North Pacific with about half smashed or torn open. Damages to the cargo, which included high priced items such as televisions, stereos, bicycles and stereos, were estimated at about 3 million dollars. Color photograph ordered by Howard, LeGros, Buchanan & Paul, Seattle. (TNT 1-13-75, A-1, B-13- article)

Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cargo ships--Japanese;