An unidentified employee of the Puget Sound National Bank put the bank's new IBM 1210 Reader Sorter through its paces for (l to r) Robert G. Gordon, Vice President and Cashier, and Harold Stephens, Assistant Vice-President, on January 13, 1961. In 1959 PSNB became the first bank in the State of Washington - and the second on the west coast - to convert to the use of computers. The other banks in the northwest resisted computerization, and attempted to talk PSNB out of taking this radical step, because they felt that banking customers would not accept being numbered. (Banking on Independence; the first century of Puget Sound Bankcorp, c1990)

Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

ca. 1960. Richards stock footage ca. 1960, the Narrows Bridge at sunset. The lovely suspension bridge was dedicated in October of 1950 and built to replace the infamous "Galloping Gertie" that broke apart in a fierce storm November 7, 1940. It is one of Tacoma's most famous landmarks. TPL-7985

Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; Suspension bridges--Tacoma;

ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of the Day Island and University Place community ca. 1960. Day Island at the bottom of the page with the new bridge connecting the island to S. 27th St. Tacoma Airport, a 75-acre facility, is to the extreme left corner.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--University Place--1960-1970;

ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the downtown business district, ca. 1960. The towering narrow structure of the Puget Sound National Bank is a focus point on Pacific Avenue. Peoples' department store is next door. Across the street from Peoples is the Washington Building along with the Bank of California. The Rust Building is also on Pacific, across from the Washington Building. The Tacoma Building, home to the Weyerhaeuser Company, and the Perkins Building, later to become the first home of the University of Washington-Tacoma, are on "A" St., flanking the 11th St. Bridge.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1960. Man stares at log probably retrieved from log pond below in this ca. 1960 photograph. The outer bark appears to have been shredded in spots. Another man is maneuvering a log in the pond with a long pole.

Logs; Lumber industry--1960-1970;

Tacoma Giants manager John "Red" Davis and Portland Beavers manager Les Peden engage in a friendly discussion with the umpire during the 1960 baseball season. The Giants opened their season April 16, 1960 in the newly constructed Cheney Stadium. Fans celebrated the new stadium and the return of Pacific Coast League baseball to Tacoma. Portland won the first game, 7-2. The 1960 Tacoma Giants team included future baseball greats Matty Alou, Tom Haller, Juan Marichal, Willie McCovey, Gaylord Perry and Dusty Rhodes.

ca. 1960. Close-up of six-pack of soda bottled by Cammarano Bros. This Cammarano Bros. modern, convenient sampler included a variety of flavors - lime, strawberry, orange, creme soda, root beer and nu-grape. The stubby glass bottles were no-deposit, no return. Owned by Edwin, James, Phillip and William Cammarano, the family-run firm had long been located at 2307 A St. The Cammaranos sponsored amateur baseball teams for many years.

Carbonated beverages; Cammarano Bros. (Tacoma);

ca. 1960. Color architectural drawing of Mount Tahoma High School. Robert Billsbrough Price, noted Tacoma architect, designed the "campus style" format of the new Mount Tahoma High School, located at 6229 So. Tyler. Mr. Price had received much praise for his innovative design of Hunt Junior High School. The architect's drawing made full use of the new campus' 76 acres. Built by Strom Construction, Mount Tahoma would be the first "all-electric" school in Tacoma and would have the first "school-within-a-school" where sophomores, juniors and seniors would be in separate sections. It would have its first classes in September, 1961, and be officially dedicated on November 8, 1961.

Mount Tahoma High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Architectural drawings;

ca. 1960. A technician at an undisclosed location appears to be examining the results obtained from the adjacent machines in this ca. 1960 photograph. He is wearing a long lab coat. Cabinets and containers before him are marked "Caution radioactive waste." It is possible that this activity occurred at the Rayonier plant in Shelton which produced chemical cellulose. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant.

Testing;

Back of Photo:
"General view of properly loaded and blocked car"

Back of Photo:
"General view of properly loaded and blocked car after removal of banding straps"

ca. 1960. Copy of aerial view of Lakewood business district, including the Lakewood Center and Villa Plaza Shopping Center, ca. the early 1960's. The Lakewood Center, among the first of the nation's one-stop shopping centers, is at bottom center. It is bordered by Bridgeport Way (curving long road on left), Gravelly Lake Dr. and Mt. Tacoma Dr. Towards the center of the photograph is the massive Villa Plaza Shopping Center, built in 1957 on the site of the former 200-acre Visitation Villa. The Villa Plaza constantly promoted their 4000 car parking lot, which may have attracted many shoppers eagerly looking for the convenience of free, available parking. Photograph ordered by the Bank of Tacoma.

Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood);

ca. 1960. This is a view of South 11th & Tacoma Avenue South circa 1960. Standing on the rooftop of the Tacoma Public Library (1102 Tacoma Avenue South), one can see the Art-Deco styled Medical Arts Building (now Municipal Building) at 747 Market St. and in the distance, glimpses of Commencement Bay. Anton's Restaurant is at the corner of 11th & Tacoma Avenue in the Roberts-Parker Building. The buildings visible on the east side of Tacoma Avenue South have since been torn down and/or remodeled. The old building at 955 Tacoma Avenue South, across the street from Anton's, was demolished and a State Savings & Loan Assn. building erected in 1968. It now houses Pierce County governmental offices. Baldwin & Son Lawn Mower Shop moved to South 12th by 1962. Bushey's Tavern, 939 Tacoma Avenue South, advertised "dancing" as one of their attractions. Across the street, though not visible, is the new County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South. TPL-2157

Streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Anton's Restaurant (Tacoma); Baldwin & Son Lawn Mower Shop (Tacoma); Bushey's Tavern (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1960. This self portrait of photographer Virna Haffer was made circa 1960. Apparently she had greased her face with vasoline and then patted her face with paper. Her profile emerges from a black background with eyes seemingly shut tightly. (Virna Haffer Collection) (Bullock: A Turbulent Lens, p. 40)

Back of Photo:
Cheney Baseball Stadium
Dedication

ca. 1960. Serene view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, taken close-up at sunset, 1960 Richards Studio stock footage. Spanning a mile, the graceful suspension bridge has provided a link between Tacoma and the Olympic Peninsula since October, 1950. It replaced the first Narrows Bridge, affectionately known as "Galloping Gertie," which tumbled into the water on November 7, 1940, only four months after its grand opening. TPL-9487

Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; Suspension bridges--Tacoma;

ca. 1960. Aerials of downtown Tacoma business district. 1960 Richards stock footage shows the neatly laid out downtown streets of "A" and Pacific Avenue with many towering office buildings. Adjacent to the 11th St. Bridge is the Tacoma Building, housing the Weyerhaeuser Company, and the Perkins Building, early home of the Tacoma Daily Ledger. The Federal Building, containing the Main Post Office, is on "A" St. as well. On Pacific Avenue are the Bank of California, easily recognizable by its Ionic columns, Washington Building, and Puget Sound National Bank. The Rust Building is at 9th & Pacific.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Downtown city streets with buildings laid out like Lego blocks in this 1960 aerial photograph taken by the Richards Studio. Primarily focuses on "A" and Pacific Avenue which contained many of the city's banks and corporation headquarters. Visible in the center of the photograph are Peoples department store and the Puget Sound National Bank headquarters. The edge of the Washington Building and the Rust Building can be seen on the left side of the picture. The Federal Building is on 11th & A Street.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. 1960 Richards stock footage- the County-City Building, taken from Tacoma Avenue South. This twelve story central structure towers 167 feet above the street level. The court wing sits to the left and the law enforcement wing to the right. The glass and aluminum building was dedicated in April of 1959 and built from a design by architect A. Gordon Lumm. The building is still in use and the central structure looks much the same, however the side wings have been remodeled and greatly expanded.

County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma;

ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of Hooker Electrochemical plant on Alexander Avenue in the Tideflats ca. 1960 Richards stock footage. Built on the site of the old Foundation shipyard, the Hooker plant opened in February, 1929. It played a leading part in Tacoma's industrial history for over sixty years. Company name was changed without comment to Occidental Chemical Corp. in 1982.

Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;

ca. 1960. Richards stock footage, ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the bustling Tideflats area show businesses west of the Middle Waterway: Tidewater Oil Co., Puget Sound Plywood, Inc., and the Foss Launch & Tug Co. with several Foss tugboats docked nearby.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Tidewater Oil Co. (Tacoma); Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma); Aerial photographs;

Ben Cheney & family. The Ben Cheney family are posed in an unusual setting, as living portraits, in this December, 1960, photograph. Ben, children Piper, Sandra, and little Bradbury, and wife Marian peer out from ornate frames. This may have been for their family Christmas card as poinsettias and a bead-and-frosted candle display are used as decorations. A modern armchair, cushions, wooden coffee table, and toy animals complete the setting.

Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971--Family; Cheney, Marian; Cheney, Sandra; Cheney, Piper; Cheney, Bradbury; Picture frames;

Back of Photo:
"Blocking of stack loaded in center of car door."