Tacoma Centennial Parade. Representing the 1969 Lakewood Summer Festival came that city's entry, "Lakewood Water Wonderland," with the festival's four princesses aboard an elaborate gondola. Claudia Bucklew and Martha Nojd of Lakes High School and Jana Oglesbee and Linda Boyle of Clover Park waved to the crowd, with many reciprocating; the princesses were accompanied by gondolier Dick Zarelli. Spectators may not have been as numerous as predicted, due to threatening weather conditions, but thousands still managed to watch the two-hour parade from sidewalks, buildings and even billboards. They were rewarded as the rain held off and it remained cool and dry.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. Two matched and registered Belgian draft horses, owned and driven by Bob Smith of Montesano, pull the float "Farm Festival" during the 1969 Tacoma Centennial Parade. The two girls sitting on a bale of hay in front of the red painted "barn" and silo are members of the Farm Festival court.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. Entry #22 was the Bates (formerly Tacoma) Vocational-Institute's contribution to the Tacoma Centennial Parade which was held on June 28, 1969. The "Centennial Queen," a replica of an old stern-wheel paddle boat, majestically rolled down Pacific Ave. with the school's queen and her two princesses gracefully waving to the crowd. This float captured the prestigious Judges Award during the 1969 Daffodil Festival Parade, held earlier in the spring, and was honored with the Grand Trophy award for best in theme for the Centennial Parade. Tacoma was celebrating its 100th anniversary with much fanfare, fully participating in the theme of "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."
Posing on June 24, 1969, with an array of medals is Mark Phun. In addition to the medals, his wool jacket has gold epaulets. The young man also sports an impressive handlebar mustache. Photograph ordered by Mrs. John Schall, Puyallup.
Phun, Mark; Medals; Military decorations; Mustaches;
Exterior view of Ghilarducci's new location. In June of 1969, Ghilarducci's Florists moved to 809 Pacific Ave., one block north of their former shop. Ghilarducci's had been serving Tacoma since 1903. The firm had another store in the Villa Plaza area. Ghilarducci's was headed by L.R. Ghilarducci. Their new location had 13,000 square feet and was formerly an award-winning garage designed by local architect Silas E. Nelsen. It was flanked by Cascade Insurance Underwriters at 805 Pacific Ave. and Dammeier Printing Co. at 811 Pacific. (Full page ad - TNT 6-25-69, A-3; TNT 6-25-69, A-12)
Ghilarducci's California Florists (Tacoma); Florist shops--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Ghilarducci's at night. The brightly lit interior of Ghilarducci's Florists at their new location of 809 Pacific Ave., in addition to the store's electric signage, beckoned customers in to inspect the remodeled building and its beautiful contents. Ghilarducci's had been supplying Tacomans with flowers since 1903 and had been at their previous location one block south of the new store since 1949. The new shop was much larger at 13,000 square feet and was the former home of Lincoln Auto Electric Co. and originally, an award-winning brick-and-tile garage designed by local architect Silas E. Nelsen. Ghilarducci's decided to keep the brick walls, shown above, that came from the former garage. An elaborate chandelier hung near the winding carpeted staircase. Photograph ordered by Ghilarducci's. (TNT Full page ad 6-25-69, A-3; TNT 6-25-69, A-12)
Ghilarducci's California Florists (Tacoma); Florist shops--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Stairways--Tacoma--1960-1970; Chandeliers;
Richfield service station. This Richfield service station was located near Olympia next to an Armstrong Homes office. The service station, whose exact address was not identified, had at least six pumps and offered its customers S&H green stamps. Unlike gas stations of the past, this modern unit accepted Master Charge and Bankamericard for payment. Photograph ordered by Richfield Co., Seattle.
Automobile service stations--Olympia; Gasoline pumps--Olympia; Signs (Notices);
Boat launching. Posing with a beribboned spray of red roses is Anne (Mrs. John S.) McGowan, who was the sponsor of the new fishing boat, the "Anne M." The "Anne M" was launched on Saturday night, June 14, 1969, at the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.'s yard on the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The 165-foot tuna seiner was the sister ship of the "Conquest," delivered the previous year. The "Anne M" will fish on behalf of Bumble Bee Seafoods in the Astoria waters. She will be captained by Frank Souza of San Diego. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9403
Boat launching. The bow of the 165-foot tuna seiner, the "Anne M," looms over the guest speaker at her launching ceremonies on June 14, 1969. The "Anne M" is the sixth in a series built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. She has a 2800 h.p. diesel main engine and expects to exceed 14 knots. Carrying a crew of 14, she will be captained by Frank Souza of San Diego. Capt. Souza has been master and owner of several other tuna vessels including the "Mary S," "Southern Pacific," and "Antoinette B." The new seiner will be fishing out of Astoria, Oregon, for Bumble Bee Seafoods, a division of Castle and Cooke. Expected delivery to her new owners is late August of 1969. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9405
Boat launching. With a mighty swing, Mrs. John S. McGowan christens the new fishing boat named in her honor, the "Anne M," with the traditional bottle of champagne during evening ceremonies on June 14, 1969. The 165-foot tuna seiner was the sixth in a series of fishing vessels built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. Mrs. McGowan is the wife of the president of Bumble Bee Seafoods. The "Anne M" will fish in Astoria waters for Bumble Bee. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9402
Boat launching. A large standing crowd spills out onto the grounds of the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation yard on the evening of June 14, 1969, as they attentively listen to pre-launching speeches. The "Anne M, " a 165-foot tuna seiner, would shortly slip down the ways into City (now Thea Foss) Waterways. She has a 650-ton frozen fish capacity and would fish in the waters around Astoria for Bumble Bee Seafoods. Captain Frank Souza is the master of the ship. Scheduled delivery of the "Anne M" to her owners is for late August of 1969. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9404
Sea trials. The "Cape San Vincent" successfully completed sea trials in mid-June of 1969. The 165-foot tuna seiner had been launched from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard nearly three months previously on March 20th. Owned by Edward Gann of Southern California, she would be used to fish in the San Pedro area. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9400
Waves smash against the bow of the tuna seiner, "Cape San Vincent," as sea trials were conducted on June 12, 1969. Launched by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. on March 20th, she would soon be turned over to her owner, Edward Gann of California. The 165-foot vessel would be used to fish in the San Pedro waters. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9401
Aerial photograph of the North end neighborhood about No. 4th & "D" in June of 1969. Homes in this area would have exquisite views of Commencement Bay. A large vacant lot on the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" might be ready for building soon. Home with treed lot in rear of the vacant lot is 401 No. "E;" empty lot is actually 402-08 No. "D;" and home with portico across the street from lot is 401 No. "D." Photograph ordered by award winning architect Robert Billsbrough Price.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Houses--Tacoma; Commencement Bay (Wash.);
Close-up of vacant lot at the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" with view of Commencement Bay on June 11, 1969. Robert Billsbrough Price, an award winning local architect, had requested aerial (see D156236, image 5) and closer views of this area of fine homes. Small plants, shrubs and trees cover the lot along with tuffs of grass. This lot is listed as 402-08 No. "D." 402 No. "D" had originally been the home of Ezra Poppleton in 1891; the home was subsequently demolished. The Washington State Historical Society building can be glimpsed behind trees.
Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma);
Properly equipped with floatation devices, these four Girl Scouts were photographed on June 10, 1969, while aboard the rowboat, "Jon-Jon." The girls had set up their camping gear along the shores of the unidentified lake. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Four Girl Scouts learn to put up a pup tent in June of 1969. They are in the process of propping the canvas with poles. Camping paraphernalia rests by the girls on a grassy area near a lake. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
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;
Mobile home. This is the mobile home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Wines who resided in Millar's Villa Trailer Court, 1105 - 138th St. So. in Parkland in 1969. It was placed on a small landscaped plot of land with outdoor lighting, shrubs and shady tree. The mobile home had two large view windows overlooking the trailer park and planters beneath a small overhang. The 20-foot wide, 55-foot long mobile had an interior of high-gloss ash paneling. The home's occupant, Mr. Wines, was a maintenance man with the Clover Park School District. The Wines' home was used in a June 10, 1969, News Tribune article as an example of a typical style of mobile home on display at the 5th annual Modern Living Show at the Tacoma Mall. The show, running from June 11th-15th, was sponsored by the Tacoma chapter of the Trailer Coach Assn. Photograph ordered by Associates Discount. (TNT 6-10-69, p. 5)
Pacific Northwest Bell's General Motors box truck and a GMG cabover-type semi- tractor parked in front of Irwin - Jones Motor Co. on June 6, 1969. The firm, located at 309 Puyallup Avenue, was owned by W.H. and Grace Dunlap of Lakota Beach. It provided sales and service of GMC trucks. Color photograph ordered by Irwin-Jones Motor Co.
Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Irwin-Jones Motor Co. (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)
Keith Getchell is pictured on June 3, 1969, in the equipment room of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan's main office, 1102-08 Pacific Ave. He is working with the DuBois Chemicals water treatment controller panel which regulates the pumps. Photograph ordered by DuBois Chemicals.
Getchell, Keith; Pumps; Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);
The Berkline Corporation was one of the sponsors of the Junior Achievement award for Father of the Year. The recipient in 1969 was Frank Gurtner, one of the gentlemen above in the Peoples furniture section. The Berkline Corporation manufactured Naugahyde recliners which had the rich appearance of leather and were easy to clean. Photograph ordered by Peoples.
Gurtner, Frank; Chairs; Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Frank Gurtner received an award naming him "Father of the Year" from the Junior Achievement on June 2, 1969. He was honored for his contributions to his community, his family and to Junior Achievement. The award was sponsored by the Berkline Corporation and Uniroyal, Inc. Photograph ordered by Peoples.
Shipview of Starporter 40 ton cranes and cargo. At least three massive Starporter 40 ton cranes are in use in June of 1969 at an unidentified port, loading/unloading piles of cargo. These cranes would be able to move shipments easily and quickly. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell- Pacific.
Dignitaries attending Pacific Lutheran University graduation ceremonies on June 1, 1969. Dr. Lloyd Averill, second from left, was the commencement speaker. He was the sociology professor at Ottawa & Baker universities and Park College in Kansas. Dr. Averill addressed the 3,500 present on romanticism and the radicals. Standing at the extreme left is the Rev. John Larsgaard, who was the campus chaplain for 11 years. He was leaving the school to pursue graduate studies. The other two men were not positively identified. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran University. (TNT 6-2-69, p. 10)
Starporter 40 ton crane. The dock at this unidentified port is loaded with containers waiting to be either removed or placed onto waiting cargo ships with the use of multiple Starporter 40 ton cranes in June of 1969. Some of the containers have been marked "Belgian Line." Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell- Pacific.
On June 1, 1969, Mrs. Clarence Martin and Puget Sound National Bank executive Dutton Hayward examined some of the many oil and watercolor entries in the annual county-wide student art show sponsored by the Tacoma Links. Mrs. Martin was the chairman of the show for the Links, a national association of business and professional women. The art show opened on June 1, 1969, and ran until June 27th at the Allied Arts Center. Junior and senior high school students, both private and public, were invited to submit their art. Cash awards were presented by Puget Sound National Bank with the winning work rotating among the ten Puget Sound National Bank branches during July. Photograph ordered by Cole & Weber Advertising, Seattle. (TNT 6-1-69, B-10-article)
Art exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Paintings; Martin, Clarence--Family; Hayward, Dutton;
