New York Jets quarterback Joe Willie Namath, along with a man believed to be San Diego Chargers quarterback John Hadl, shops at the Stanley Shoe store in mid-February, 1969, soon after leading the New York Jets to victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Joe Namath had something in common with the shoe store--both had "Broadway" linked with their names. Joe Macaluso of Stanley Shoes may have been assessing the feel of the new shoes on Mr. Namath's feet. Mr. Namath, who had a high profile career as Alabama's top quarterback, was one of the featured guests at the 10th annual Washington State Sports Hall of Fame show on February 17, 1969. The sold-out show would be shown on tape delay on KTVW, channel 13. The News Tribune noted that Mr. Namath, who had recently opened several restaurants bearing his nickname-- "Broadway Joe,"-- had his hotel room facing Broadway. ALBUM 9. (TNT 2-17-69, p. 10, 2-18-69, p. 1, 14)

Namath, Joe; Football players--New York; Macaluso, Joe; Shoes;

Joe Willie Namath (left), quarterback of the Super Bowl champion New York Jets, and San Diego Chargers quarterback John Hadl posed with Tacoma Athletic Commission's Stan Naccarato (center) in February, 1969. Fresh off an upset victory in the third Super Bowl, Mr. Namath was in Tacoma as the featured guest at the 10th annual Washington State Sports Hall of Fame gala held on February 17, 1969. The sold-out show also had actor Hugh O'Brian as another featured guest, along with sports luminaries John Hadl, Dee Andros, Jim Sweeney and Kaye Hall. Kaye Hall, the 1968 Olympic gold medal swimmer from Tacoma, was named State Athlete of the Year during the evening's festivities. ALBUM 9.

Namath, Joe; Football players--New York; Naccarato, Stan;

Navy Mothers Club. The Tahoma chapter of the Navy Mothers Club met on Tuesday, May 6, 1969, at the Odd Fellows Temple for installation of new officers. Invitations were issued to the Puyallup and Sumner Navy Mothers Clubs and the general public was also invited to attend. Lt. Frank Thomas was the guest speaker for the event. Mrs. T.R. Baker was installed as the new commander by installing officer Mrs. Frank Parks. View of club members; each woman is wearing a corsage of daisies. Many of the women are wearing special volunteer service pins and bars presented by the club. A framed copy of the club's charter is on the wall behind the women. Photograph ordered by the Navy Mothers Club. (TNT 5-4-69, D-15)

Navy Mothers Club (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1960-1970;

In July of 1969 it was possible to travel to the Tacoma Art Museum (AKA Allied Arts Center) to view the art collection of Bruce LeRoy on display. Several paintings are shown above decorating an otherwise plain paneled wall; they appear to be scenes of the early Northwest outdoors. The Tacoma Art Museum were presenting these primitives from Mr. LeRoy's collection and contemporary entries from Northwest artists as part of the Tacoma Centennial Celebration. Photograph ordered by Bruce LeRoy.

Paintings; Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Allied Arts Center (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; LeRoy, Bruce--Associated objects;

Progress photograph. Work continues on the ferro-cement vessel at Star Marine Industries in mid-May, 1969. The pilothouse is now in place. Star Marine Industries was the marine division of Star Iron & Steel. Photograph ordered by Star Marine Industries.

Progress photographs; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma; Star Marine Industries (Tacoma);

Progress photograph. Work continues on the site of the new (National) Bank of Washington Plaza at 12th & Pacific on May 1, 1969. Overhead view notes the deep excavation already accomplished and the start of laying of the concrete footing 62.5 feet square and 5 feet thick which will underlie the core of the new bank building. 18 inches of rock will cover the footing over which will be placed a slab for the service level of the bank. This immense project will take nearly two years to complete. Photograph ordered by the Donald M. Drake Co., Portland. (TNT 5-11-69, C-28)

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

August 20, 1969, progress photograph of new (National) Bank of Washington plaza construction. The site at 12th & Pacific Ave. is rapidly undergoing change as forms and concrete pillars have been erected and the concrete footing appears to have been laid. The empty pits shown in the center of the photograph may have been for the placement of the bank's two elevators. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, the $12 million dollar project's general contractor.

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Progress photograph. Excavation work continues on the site chosen for the (National) Bank of Washington Plaza in the spring of 1969. Rhine Co. trucks were employed to carry away mounds of dirt as pictured above with a bulldozer further adding to the refuse. It would take nearly two years from the date of groundbreaking, February 13, 1969, for completion of the 22-story building. Total cost was approximately $12,000,000. Photograph ordered by Donald Drake Construction, Portland.

Progress photographs; Excavation--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bulldozers; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Mayor A.L." Slim" Rasmussen, wearing a Tacoma Centennial string tie, with four women and four children in the city council chamber at the County-City Building. Photo ordered by Tacoma O.P.I. ALBUM 14.

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Several small children enjoyed a nutritious breakfast on February 25, 1969, at Jennie Reed Elementary School, 3620 So. Ash St. Cartons of Darigold milk were eagerly slipped by Judy Miller, James Oliver, Don Perry, and an unidentified child prior to beginning the school day. The Tacoma School District offered breakfast for a nickel, assisted by a volunteer corps made up primarily of mothers who served and helped clean up. The Tri-Mart Multi-Service, an arm of the anti-poverty Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., helped to coordinate the volunteers. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 3-2-69, A-22)

School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; School meals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cafeterias--Tacoma--1960-1970; Milk; Jennie Reed Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Miller, Judy; Oliver, James; Perry, Don;

Children at play outside portable school buildings in May of 1969. While some stand and chat and others run, most children are waiting patiently for their turn at jump rope on this sunny day in May. Their classrooms are directly behind them. Made of wood, the one-story structures are equipped with small covered porches, steps and are wheelchair accessible. The school itself is not identified; the Richards Studio was asked to take photographs of several schools in Kent, Yelm and Castle Rock on the same day. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing, Bellevue. TPL-8735

School children; Classrooms; Portable buildings;

Undergoing rehabilitation at Good Samaritan Hospital in March of 1969 is bearded Tacoma longshoreman Joseph E. Faker. He is using a wheeled apparatus to help him stand. Mr. Faker was injured in two separate Port of Tacoma accidents. He would accept an out-of-court settlement minutes before trial began on February 2, 1970. Mr. Faker allegedly sustained injuries on September 10, 1968, when a load of concrete asbestos pipe fell and crushed him as he was assisting in the discharge of cargo from the SS Trvovlje of the United Yugoslav Line. He had previously been hurt in September of 1967 when he fell from a ladder while unloading salt on board the MV Argyll. Photograph ordered by the law firm of Levinson Freidman, Seattle. (TNT 2-5-70, p. 9 - article on settlement)

Sick persons; Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup); Faker, Joseph E.;

Dirt is being poured into a waiting Ford truck bed by the 4-yard bucket of the Koehring heavy duty backhoe on July 14, 1969. Excavation work was being performed by the Tacoma utilities contractor Slead Tonnesen Co. at the worksite located at No. 49th & Baltimore. Photograph ordered by Slead Tonnesen Construction Co.

Slead Tonnesen Construction Co. (Tacoma); Excavation--Tacoma--1960-1970; Machinery; Tracklaying vehicles--Tacoma; Ford trucks;

Studio portrait of Judy Frances Smith. Miss Smith was named to the Peoples department store's fashion board for 1969-70. She, and other fashion board members, would be on hand at the downtown store to help buy Father's Day gifts in 1969. Miss Smith would graduate with honors from Wilson High School in 1970. While at Wilson, she was a member of the Pep Club, German Honor Society, and National Honor Society. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (1970 Nova yearbook)

Smith, Judy Frances; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Tacoma Centennial. The gigantic cast of "By These Waters," composed of some 593 local people, accepts accolades on closing night, July 5, 1969. The historical pageant, held at Lincoln Bowl, entertained audiences with 18 episodes and a grand finale. The 1 1/2 hour program featured the international famous "Dancing Waters," (shown above) which had premiered at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. Attendees were able to get a good view of all the activity occuring on the custom-made 200-foot stage. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Centennial. (TNT 5-11-69, A-28, TNT 6-27-69, p. 1)

Tacoma Centennial (Tacoma); Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Traveling from Seattle for the 1969 Tacoma Centennial Parade was that city's fire department entry, an antique fire engine. This was originally an 1898 horse-drawn pumper. It was motorized in 1914 and then rebuilt in 1964 by off-duty Seattle Fire Department employees at their own expense. The fire pump had a capacity of 750 gallons per minute.

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Fire engines & equipment; Fire fighters;

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Spectators oohed and ahhed at the sight of these antique automobiles during the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. Both the Tacoma chapter of the Model "T" Club and members of the Galloping Gertie Model "A" Club drove their basic-black vehicles sedately down Pacific Avenue. This group is believed to be the Model "T" Club. Even the drivers and passengers were dressed in turn-of-the-century clothing to the added enjoyment of thousands of parade viewers.

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Ford automobile;

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Purchased by the City of Tacoma in 1890, this horse-drawn patrol wagon was used for 18 years by the city's police force. It has been restored as close as possible to its original form. Overall length of the paddy wagon was 23 feet. On board during the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade were Tacoma's own Keystone Kops. (TNT 6-29-69, p. 1)

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; Horses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Tacoma Centennial Parade. Tacoma City Light's "Progress of Power" float won the Sweepstakes Award for the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. It depicted the power generation from 1893 to the 21st century. At the float's center is a model of the Mossyrock Dam which was dedicated in May of 1969. The rear of the float had a representation of City Light's first generation facility built in Gallagher's Gulch in 1884. Leading the float (not pictured) was Graydon Bailey. Centennial Belles on board were Arlene Klein, Sharon Jenkins, Marion Plaquet, Jean Callison, Wilma Kowalchuk and Elizabeth Sand. John Purvis and John Canonica escorted the float.

Tacoma Centennial Parade (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Centennial celebrations--Tacoma;

Two trucks are in the process of dumping their loads at the site of the old Kent Airport on July 22, 1969. The land has been fenced off. Railroad tracks were being built at the same time on the same location; see D156483, image 2. Photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road, Seattle.

Trucks--Kent; Fences--Kent;

Six employees of the New Era Equipment Co. stand along side their Ford and Dodge delivery vans parked outside the firm on April 26, 1969. New Era Equipment Co., 2914 So. Cushman Ave., was a wholesale distributor of laundry and cleaning equipment, including boilers. It was owned by Cleo H. Stephenson, who also owned three locations of New Era Cleaners & Laundry Service. Photograph ordered by the New Era Equipment Co.

Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

Twin Lakes Elementary School. Under towering firs is Federal Way's Twin Lakes Elementary School located at 4400 S.W. 320th St. It was built in 1968 and is still in existence in 2006. This photograph was taken of the campus-like school in June of 1969. Photograph ordered by Construction Components, Mercer Island.

Twin Lakes Elementary School (Federal Way); Public schools--Federal Way;

Boat launching party. The "Anna Maria" was launched at the Port Industrial Yard on September 20, 1969. Built by Tacoma Boat for fishing out of San Diego, the steel-hulled "Anna Maria" at 191 feet was the largest tuna seiner built at that time. She could hold 1100-ton of frozen fish. The ship's captain was Roland Virissimo; his wife, holding traditional spray of red roses, was the sponsor. The "Anna Maria" was scheduled for delivery in late November and was expected to reach San Diego by December 1. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boat Building. (TNT 3-19-69, D-5; TNT 3-21-69, A-10) TPL-9406

Virissimo, Roland--Family; Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Roses--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of John P. Wallerich. Sporting an impressive mustache is John P. Wallerich, recently named general manager of the South Tacoma Motor Co. Mr. Wallerich, member of the Centennial committee, may have grown his beard and mustache in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Tacoma's founding. Many local citizens, including political figures, joined in throwing away their razors for a more hirsute appearance, at least for a brief time. Mr. Wallerich is also a graduate of the Chevrolet School of Merchandise and Management. He is associated with the Wallerich Agencies as well as North Pacific Bank. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co. (TNT 6-8-69, D-11)

Wallerich, John; Mustaches; Beards;

Furniture on display. Attention is focused on the two-piece lounge chair, possibly used for relaxing at poolside or in the backyard. The upper portion of the chair with headrest is propped up with a wooden apparatus. It appears to be made of either leather or vinyl decorated with a colorful pattern. Photograph ordered by Roly Corp.

Furniture; Lounge chairs;

ca. 1969. Actor Hugh O'Brian, center, with two other men on a boat, perhaps in local waters. Date of original photograph is not given but copy photo ordered by Semmern Motors on February 21, 1969. Mr. O'Brian is perhaps best identified for his role in ABC's top-rated Western, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," which ran from 1955-61. During WWII, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and became the youngest drill instructor in Corps' history. Declining an appointment to the Naval Academy with the intention of enrolling in Yale, he found himself in California. To earn money for his education, he tried acting and won a contract with Universal Studios. Mr. O'Brian also is known for his many television, stage and motion picture appearances, including "No Business Like Show Business" and Broadway's "Destry Rides Again." He is the founder of Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY) which brings together selected high school sophomores and business leaders for leadership seminars. ALBUM 7.

O'Brian, Hugh; Actors;

Adelphian Choir. Resplendent in gowns of turquoise and elegant tuxedos, the 42-voice Adelphian Choir from the University of Puget Sound posed for a group portrait in the school's music building on January 12, 1970. They were led by Dr. Bruce Rodgers, director of the School of Music. The acclaimed choir was formed in 1932 and have performed locally and toured nationally. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.

Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

County-City Building. Close-up view of the County-City Building with two its wings - law enforcement on the left and courts on the right with the 12-story central structure between. Also in this October 4, 1969, aerial view is the Washington National Guard Armory in the photograph's foreground. The brick edifice was dedicated on the first day in January, 1909, and remodeled several times since then. Located in the 700 block of So. 11th St., it was across the street from the L.H. Bates Vocational-Technical Institute (formerly Tacoma Vocational). Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers.

Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial view of industrial Tideflats area around East D St. between City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and Middle Waterway on October 16, 1969. Fick Foundry (center) had long been an occupant at 1005 East D with Richfield Oil across the street. The building right of Fick is the Junior Line Furniture Co., 1017 East D. The large plant above Fick Foundry is the Coast Sash & Door Co., 1002 East F St. It was later known as Coastcraft. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas. (Additional identification provided by a reader) TPL-10293

Aerial views; Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Coast Sash & Door Co. (Tacoma); Junior Line Furniture Co. (Tacoma); Richfield Oil Corp. (Tacoma);

Aerial look of the populous North end and downtown area of Tacoma in 1970, including glimpse of Commencement Bay and bustling industrial Tideflats. This view is looking east over the city's landscape. I-5 is toward the right corner. University of Puget Sound is in the center. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-9668

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Commencement Bay (Wash.);