100-ton floating crane YD-226. Working with Zidell Explorations of Portland as sub-contractor, Star Iron & Steel of Tacoma was the prime contractor on a $6.5 million dollar contract with the Navy. Star installed 100-ton capacity cranes on barges which measured 70 X 140 feet. The first of four steel crane barges being built for the Navy arrived at Star Iron in the summer of 1969. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 4-27-69, B-21 - article)

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Lee-Marc Building. The Lee-Marc Building was located at 8021 Portland Ave. The one-story wooden building housed the offices of Lee-Marc, Inc. and Lee-Marc Corporation. Lee-Marc offered complete vending service "around the clock" of coffee and hot chocolate, cold drinks with ice, food, ice cream, milk, candy, popcorn and cigarettes. According to the 1970 City Directory, Lee-Marc carefully maintained modern machines and stocked them with high quality brand name products. The firm was established in 1960. Lee-Marc, Inc., a newly organized firm, purchased the one-story office building for $75,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Arne K. Strom. The business was formerly known as Lee-Marc Co. and was owned by Earl L. Phillips. George M. Nalley is the president of Lee-Marc, Inc. Photograph ordered by Lee-Marc, Inc. (TNT 3-29-70, B-6 - article)

Lee-Marc Building (Tacoma); Lee-Marc, Inc. (Tacoma); Vending machines;

February, 1970, studio portrait of entertainers Joe Oliver and Ken Upton. Ordered as publicity pictures by Torrence Booking Agency.

Oliver, Joe; Upton, Ken;

Aerial view of Stadium District in early 1970. The French chateau-styled Stadium High School and adjacent Stadium Bowl are near the top of the photograph on North "E" St. One street below is Tacoma Avenue; the white tower on the upper left corner is the Vista Manor Apartments, 319 Tacoma Avenue North. Further south on Tacoma Avenue (right lower edge) is the First Presbyterian Church with its ornate dome extending from the red brick structure. A small wedge of Wright Park is close by. The streets running vertically and intersecting Tacoma Ave. are 3rd, 2nd, and 1st; Division runs rather diagonally near the right side where it also intersects Tacoma Ave. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma);

1970 Aerial view of North end neighborhoods surrounding Wright Park including the Stadium District. A wedge of Commencement Bay is toward the upper right corner of the picture. Stadium High School and Stadium Bowl are close to the right edge. Garfield Park, located next to Annie Wright Seminary, is the wooded area near the top of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Garfield Park (Tacoma); Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

A series of photographs were taken by air on February 20, 1970, featuring north end neighborhoods, including the Stadium District. This view focuses on Wright Park, and the businesses and apartments surrounding the park. Located about Sixth & "I," Wright Park provided a peaceful alternative to the bustle of urban living. Through the trees can be seen a glimpse of the First Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Division and "I" and Tacoma General Hospital's facilities on nearby "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way). A section of tranquil Commencement Bay is on the right upper edge. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

1970 aerial views of Tacoma neighborhoods around Sixth Avenue and Division. The long bending street is Sixth Avenue as it turns into Division. Jason Lee Junior High (now Middle) School is complex of light-colored buildings at Sixth & Sprague. Jason Lee, built on the site of the former College of Puget Sound, was the first and largest of six intermediate schools funded in 1923. Wright Park is the large wooded area about Sixth & "I." Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-9667

Aerial views; Wright Park (Tacoma); Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma); Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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.);

On February 20, 1970, several aerial photographs of North Tacoma were taken on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. They showed the north end residential neighborhoods extending to Commencement Bay. The beautiful campus of the University of Puget Sound and adjacent Baker Stadium and Fieldhouse are located in the lower left-center. Wright Park is the large wooded area close to downtown Tacoma.

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

A February, 1970, photograph taken on a sunny winter day looking north toward Commencement Bay showed the north end Stadium District. Wright Park, located around Sixth & "I," is on the right lower edge. Across the street from the park is the Greek-ionic styled First Church of Christ, Scientist. The Washington State Historical Society building, Stadium Bowl and Stadium High School are near the right upper edge. The white tower in the upper center is the Vista Manor Apartments; built in 1950, Vista Manor had some outstanding views of the bay. Next door to the Vista Manor at 409 Tacoma Ave. No. is the Central Lutheran Church. A portion of Tacoma General Hospital can be seen at the bottom of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Wright Park (Tacoma); First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Society Building (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

Closer aerial view of Stadium District in February of 1970. The Neo-classic Washington State Historical Society building overlooks Stadium Bowl and adjacent Stadium High School at the right edge of the photograph. Other prominent landmarks in the area are the Romanesque First Presbyterian Church at 20 Tacoma Ave. So. (lower center) and the white tower of the Vista Manor Apartments at 319 Tacoma Ave. No. (near top of photograph). Across the street from the Vista Manor is the Central Lutheran Church with its white steel 25-foot revolving cross. A segment of Wright Park is toward the left edge. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Society Building (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma);

Aerial photograph in a series of North end neighborhoods on February 20, 1970. The University of Puget Sound is located on 97 wooded acres in the populous North end. It can be seen in the center of the photograph, in the 1500 block of North Warner. Jefferson Park is close by at North 9th & Monroe, near the bottom of the picture. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Jefferson Park (Tacoma); Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Employees of Edgewood's National Auto Parts posed for a group portrait outside the store on February 20, 1970. From left to right are : Harold Sponberg, Richard Dixon, Darrell Peterson (holding an A.P. muffler), unidentified A.P. sales representative, and Robert Estell, holding a sign advertising A.P. clamps and non-rust pipes. MasterCharge and FirstBank cards were accepted for payment. Photograph ordered by A.P. Parts, Toledo, Ohio. (Additional information provided by a reader)

National Auto Parts (Edgewood); Automobile equipment & supplies; Signs (Notices); Sponberg, Harold; Dixon, Richard; Peterson, Darrell; Estell, Robert;

Progress photographs. Each month for several months at the same time and on roughly the same day, progress photographs were taken of the construction of the immense (National) Bank of Washington Plaza in downtown Tacoma. Photographs were taken at 9 a.m. on or about the 20th by the Richards Studio. This photograph was taken on February 20, 1970, as construction is well under way. Located in close proximity to Puget Sound National Bank, the structure would be a $12,000,000 block-wide development. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma);

Aerial view looking north toward Commencement Bay on February 20, 1970. Wright Park is the wooded area at the left; First Presbyterian Church is Romanesque structure at 20 Tacoma Ave. So. The Vista Manor Apartments are located in the white 16-story building upper center. Near the Vista Manor is the Central Lutheran Church. ASARCO smokestack is near left corner. Stadium High School and Washington State Historical Society building overlooking the bay on the right. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.); Stadium High School (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma);

Aerial look at the Stadium District featuring Division and 1st-3rd Streets in February of 1970. Division is the street heading in a northeast direction with Wright Park on the right. The First Church of Christ, Scientist, is at the corner of Division and "I, " across the street from the park. The dome of the First Presbyterian Church can be spotted near the top of the photograph; it is located at Tacoma Avenue So. and Division. The three streets running diagonally are 3rd, 2nd and 1st (l-r). Walker Chevrolet is the large dealership in the 600 block of Division, in the wedge shaped property. Stadium High School and Stadium Bowl are upper left center overlooking Commencement Bay. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Walker Chevrolet Co. (Tacoma);

Petition. An extended petition is on display at KTVW, Channel 13, on February 19, 1970, registering a protest to the president of the United States. The signers of the petition were against the shipping of nerve gas from Okinawa to Hermiston, Oregon and "elsewhere." Signatures visible were obtained from residents of Edmonds down to Shelton. Senator Warren G. Magnuson was photographed with this, or a very similar petition, of 63,000 signatures and indicated that he was requesting an appointment with President Nixon to deliver the long scroll of names. The nerve gas, although destined for Oregon, would have to pass through Washington State. (TNT 3-1-70, C-23 - photograph of Magnuson with petition)

Petitions--Washington; KTVW (Tacoma); Television studios--Tacoma;

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Located mere blocks from Pacific Avenue, Good Shepherd is still an active church some 36 years after this photograph was taken on February 16, 1970. This is the new sanctuary of Good Shepherd's; it would be dedicated on March 8, 1970, with a procession from the old chapel to the new. Constructed out of cedar and trimmed with stone, the large building had a full basement for social activities. The freestanding tower houses Maas-Rowe carillions which were a memorial gift to the church. The buildings and their contents had an estimated worth of $250,000. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 3-6-70, D-5)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Wooden churches--Tacoma;

Parsonage at Good Shepherd. This is believed to be the contemporary two-story parsonage belonging to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The church is located close to Pacific Ave. at 140 E. 56th St. The parsonage is believed to be located at 131 E. 58th St. Rev. Roland Koch is listed in the 1970 City Directory as the church's pastor. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Religious dwellings--Tacoma;

Concordia Lutheran School. View of Concordia Lutheran School in February of 1970. This private K-8th grade school had its cornerstone laid on April 30, 1950, and opened the same year. It was designed by architect Lyle Swedberg. It is still located at 202 E. 56th St., near Stewart Heights Park, and in close proximity to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Concordia Lutheran School (Tacoma); Private schools--Tacoma; Church schools--Tacoma;

Lutheran church. The tower and buildings are part of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 E. 56th St., as pictured on February 16, 1970. They are constructed primarily of cedar. This is Good Shepherd's new sanctuary that would be dedicated on Sunday, March 8, 1970. The large church had seating for 450 and a full basement for social activities. Good Shepherd is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 3-6-70, D-5)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Wooden churches--Tacoma;

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Another view of part of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 E. 56th St., in February of 1970, about three weeks prior to the dedication of the church's new sanctuary. The structures were primarily constructed of cedar with stone trimming on the church. The freestanding tower contained Maas-Rowe carillions which were a memorial gift to the church. The Rev. Harold G. Johnson, who was the first resident pastor from 1951-55, traveled from California to be the guest speaker at the dedication on March 8, 1970. Good Shepherd's first chapel unit (not shown) was dedicated in 1954. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 3-6-70, D-5)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Wooden churches--Tacoma;

The John S. Baker Junior High School (now Middle School) had many students interested in joining the school band. In February of 1970, the large band posed under the tall firs at the south end school located at 8320 So. I St., near So. 84th and Yakima Ave. Both boys and girls wore vests decorated with the school logo. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School.

Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma; Youth bands--Tacoma--1970-1980;

In February of 1970, a group of African-American students at John S. Baker Junior High School (now Middle School) dressed in clothing representing their ethnic heritage to celebrate Black History Week. Many of the girls had large Afros while some chose to wear traditional head wraps. The school is still located near South 84th & Yakima Avenue, at 8320 South I Street. In February 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, proposed the establishment of "Negro History Week" to honor the history and contributions of African Americans to American life. Negro History Week became Black History Week in the early 1970's. In 1976, the week-long observance was expanded to a month in honor of the nation's bicentennial. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School. (http://www.colapublib.org/bhm/) TPL-8584

African Americans--Clothing & dress; African Americans--Education; Young adults; Public schools--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Hairstyles--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Five John S. Baker Junior High (now Middle) School cheerleaders wave their pom-poms as they surround a statue of the school mascot, "Brutus," in this February, 1970, photograph. Each girl is wearing an outfit with a cartoon bulldog on her two-toned sweater. From left: Tammy (no last name provided), Margaret Herd, Joanne Hetlie, Candy Cummings and Peggy Rowan. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Cheerleading--Tacoma--1970-1980; Uniforms; Sculpture--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1970-1980; Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; Herd, Margaret; Hetlie, Joanne; Cummings, Candy; Rowan, Peggy;

1970 Richards stock footage. Color photograph of the all-aluminum ferry "Avalon" at Martinolich Shipbuilding facilities on February 9, 1970. The ferry, with capacity of 500 passengers, was launched in October of 1969. At that time she was the largest aluminum vessel (160-feet) built for commercial use according to Martinolich president Anthony Martinolich. The $2,300,000 ship would be put into service in the San Pedro, California, area as a transporter of people to and from Catalina Island. The white and red-trimmed vessel was owned by several owners including Robert Sprague. She came equipped with air ducts, rest rooms, snack bar, cocktail lounge, and fireproof interior. The 27-foot wide vessel also had stabilizers to reduce roll while cruising at sea. The "Avalon" was designed by Phillip Spaulding & Associates of Seattle. (TNT 2-15-70, p. B-8)

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

Post Exchange Service Station No. 1. 1970 Richards stock footage. View of Post Exchange Service Station No. 1 believed to be located on Fort Lewis. Multiple booths per rows of pumps. Snow-topped Mount Rainier provides a beautiful backdrop.

Automobile service stations--Fort Lewis; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);

Floating crane. Star Iron & Steel of Tacoma had received a 6.4 million dollar contract in May of 1968 to build 100-ton floating cranes for the U.S. Navy. This view of the floating crane YD-225 was taken on February 7, 1970. Three other cranes were in the process of being constructed. The cranes were built on barges that had living quarters. The YD-225 crane is back in Tacoma as of May, 2010. It is currently owned by the American Construction Co. which uses the floating crane for miscellaneous hook work in their yard. The American Construction Co. purchased the crane from the U.S. Navy about 2005. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 1 - article) (Additional information provided by a reader)

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait - Kristin Schutte. 20-year-old Kristin Schutte, a University of Puget Sound junior majoring in music education, was selected as the Tacoma Youth Symphony's tour soloist for the group's upcoming visit to Switzerland in August of 1970. Miss Schutte, a violinist, is a student of Edward Seferian, director of the UPS-Tacoma Symphony. She has studied the violin for 12 years. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric G. Schutte of Seattle is a graduate of Federal Way High School. Miss Schutte is a member of the UPS-Tacoma Symphony and a former member of the Tacoma Youth Symphony. Photograph ordered by Kristin Schutte. (TNT 2-8-70, D-7; TNT 4-1-70, A-13)

Schutte, Kristin; Violins;

This unidentified vessel, believed to be a Navy gunboat, was in dry dock at Tacoma Boatbuilding in January of 1970. It appears that the paint on the boat has been stripped.

Gunboats--United States; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;