Bank of Washington Plaza dedication. The Clan Gordon Pipe Band was a staple in various parades in the local area; on January 9, 1971, they marched to a different venue, up the escalator in the 24-story Bank of Washington Plaza tower. The building was dedicated after nearly two years of construction. Founded in 1955 with help from the Clan Gordon Lodge of Scottish Clans, and first limited to Scottish males, the Clan Gordon Pipe Band is still active in the 21st century and successful in spreading enjoyment of Scottish music to Northwesterners. Color photograph ordered by the Pacific National Bank of Washington. (www.clangordonpipeband.org)
Clan Gordon Pipe Band; Bagpipes; Kilts; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma);
Bank of Washington Plaza dedication. Cameras flashed and the crowd peered in as Governor Dan Evans (center in dark suit) and Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston (in brown suit) jointly officiated in the formal dedication of the Bank of Washington Plaza on January 9, 1971. The 24-story building was the first major highrise constructed in downtown Tacoma in 40 years. Nearly 400 employees of the merged staff of National Bank of Washington and Pacific National Bank (now called Pacific National Bank of Washington) had already moved into the tower in mid-December. Formal dedication ceremonies were postponed until January 9th to allow for completion of construction and removal of debris. Color photograph ordered by Pacific National Bank of Washington. (TNT 12-13-70, p. 1- article; TNT 1-10-71, A-1 - article)
Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Scissors & shears;
Bank of Washington Plaza dedication. Formal dedication ceremonies were held on January 9, 1971, for the massive new skyscraper, the Bank of Washington Plaza, 1201-23 Pacific Avenue. Providing entertainment was the Clan Gordon Pipe Band whose bagpipes and drums resonanted throughout the floors. Color photograph ordered by Pacific National Bank of Washington.
Clan Gordon Pipe Band; Bagpipes; Drums--Tacoma; Kilts; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma);
Bank of Washington Plaza dedication. Governor Dan Evans wields the giant gold scissors as he snips the white ribbon officially opening the Bank of Washington Plaza on January 9, 1971. Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, in brown suit, moves in to assist him. Governor Evans and other dignitaries had arrived for the event in a National Guard helicopter that landed on the 24-story tower's helipad. Color photograph ordered by Pacific National Bank of Washington. (TNT 1-10-71, A-1 - article)
Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Scissors & shears;
Bank of Washington Plaza dedication. Military and civic leaders joined Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston in celebrating the official dedication of the Bank of Washington Plaza on January 9, 1971. It was the major highrise built in downtown Tacoma in 40 years. The bank would occupy the first 12 floors leaving room for other offices on the upper levels. Underground parking would be provided. Color photograph ordered by Pacific National Bank of Washington. (TNT 1-10-71, A-1-article; TNT 12-13-70, p. 1-article)
Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Bank of Washington Plaza dedication. Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston addresses the crowd of approximately 300 people celebrating the official dedication of the Bank of Washington Plaza on January 9, 1971. There is plenty of room in the red carpeted lobby for the men, women and children awaiting the snipping of the white ribbon. Color photograph ordered by Pacific National Bank of Washington. (TNT 1-10-71, A-1-article)
Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Architectural rendering of Main Retail Store - Fort Lewis. The Tacoma architectural and engineering firm of Seifert, Forbes & Berry submitted a color rendering of a proposed Main Retail Store on Fort Lewis. This view of the store's exterior indicates that trees would be planted at designated spaces along with benches a few feet from the wide sidewalks. The building itself is the traditional red-toned one-story structure. Color print ordered by Seifert, Forbes & Berry.
Architectural drawings; Military exchanges--Fort Lewis;
A Native American girl was arrested along with forty other indigenous people during a second confrontation with police following a fire on a railroad bridge near a Puyallup Tribal fishing camp. The fire started after police and state officers raided the fishing camp earlier that morning, arresting twenty people. Police later returned to the camp with fire units and arrested everyone at the fishing camp. The camp was established by Puyallup tribal members to advocate for fishing rights and indigenous people from across the United States joined their protest. Picture taken by Tribune staff member Wayne Zimmerman.
Puyallup Tribal member Mike Turnipseed fished near the Burlington Northern Railroad bridge in defiance of a court order and warnings of arrest by Game and Fisheries department officers. Superior Court Judge Charles T. Wright modified a temporary restraining order preventing Game and Fisheries department officers from making arrests or seizing gill nets. Wright’s actions limited fishing to Frank’s Landing on the Nisqually and only allowed two Native Americans to fish there: Suzette Bridges Mills and William Frank Jr.
ca. 1970. Southcenter Theatre. The single screen auditorium had 1,228 seats. Due to the giant 88 x 32-foot high curved screen, patrons would have had good views from any seat in the house. The screen was flanked by floor length curtains. The Southcenter Theatre opened in April of 1970 and went dark in August of 2001. The first film shown was Alfred Hitchcock's "Topaz," and the last, "Moulin Rouge." Photograph ordered by Southcenter Theatre, Tukwila. (ww.cinematour.com)
ca. 1970. 1970 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of parking garage construction. To deal with the increasing parking problem in downtown Tacoma, approval was obtained to build two large public garages. Construction had begun in 1970 on the Commerce St. site across from the upcoming (National) Bank of Washington Plaza; the other garage would be built closer to 9th. Two of downtown's escalades are visible next to and near the site. The garage would be dubbed "Park Plaza South" and be built of precast and pre-stressed concrete. There would be room for 381 cars. The Park Plaza South garage would be officially opened on November 5, 1970.
Aerial views; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parking garages--Tacoma--1970-1980; Conveying systems--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;
ca. 1970. 1970 Richards Stock Footage. Mayor Gordon N. Johnston relaxes among friends at a 1970 gathering. Sharing smiles are bankers Al Saunders of Puget Sound National Bank and Gerrit VanderEnde of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan (2nd & extreme right). Mayor Johnston is seated, center, wearing brown suit.
Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; VanderEnde, Gerrit; Saunders, Al; Bankers--Tacoma;
ca. 1970. Color copy of customer print; copy ordered by Lindal Cedar Homes on September 21, 1970. "Franklin" model home on display at an unknown location. The two-story cedar home does not have the traditional A-frame look as it has a roofline more Mansard-like. The second story has a balcony nearly the width of the house. Both the balcony and first floor have cedar railings. Cedar was chosen for Lindal's homes as it was both attractive and very durable.
ca. 1970. 911 Building. Located across from the County-City Building on Tacoma Avenue South, the 911 Building in 1970 held the offices of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co.and the law offices of Frederick O. Frohmader with Moby Dick's Tavern next door. In 2006 the 911 Deli occupies the first floor to feed hungry government workers.
Office buildings--Tacoma--1970-1980; 911 Building (Tacoma); John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Moby Dick's Tavern (Tacoma);
ca. 1970. Highlighted Lindal Cedar Home at night. An oasis of warmth and cheer is found in this unidentified wooded lot with the addition of a highlighted cedar Lindal home. The combination of mounted outdoor lighting and the building's rich golden tones provides a welcoming sight for visitors and residents alike. Constructed in the normal A-shaped tradition, the home has two railed balconies/decks. Colored copy from customer negative ordered by Lindal Cedar Homes on December 23, 1970.
ca. 1970. Southcenter Theatre--lobby. The circular snack bar stands empty of customers in this 1970 color photograph of the new Southcenter Theatre in Tukwila. Its burnished wood tones and colored display screen of fiery gold and muted blues complement the gold-and-brown mixed pattern carpet. There was an abundance of soft recessed lighting. The theater celebrated its opening night on April 1, 1970, with Alfred Hitchcock's "Topaz" as the feature presentation. Color photograph ordered by Southcenter Theatre.
