Thomas A. Connolly, Archbishop of Seattle, posed with the large confirmation class at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church on March 20, 1974. The 23 boys wore red gowns with white sashes while the 32 girls wore white gowns with red sashes. Color photograph ordered by St. Martin of Tours Parish.

St. Martin of Tours Parish (Fife); Catholic churches--Fife; Rites & ceremonies--Fife; Confirmations--Fife; Connolly, Thomas A.;

1974 Tacoma Home Show. For the second year in a row, the Tacoma Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall. Among the many exhibitors was the Boedecker Co., a Tacoma cleaning company in business since 1919. Their booth outside of the Jay Jacobs clothing store featured the "Rug" Doctor. Those wishing to get their carpets thoroughly cleaned could rent the "Rug" Doctor, by appointment only. Rental rates posted indicated that a 4-hour rent would run $12, all day (actually 8 1/2 hours) at $20 and overnight for $15. For really dirty carpets, a $25 charge for nearly 24 hours was also offered. A "Rug" Doctor and strip of carpet awaited customers eager to try out the product. Organizers of the 28th annual Tacoma Home Show would later report that attendance at the five-day event was about 300,000, roughly the same as the previous year. Color photograph ordered by the Boedecker Co., Inc.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibit booths--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floor coverings; Signs (Notices);

1974 Tacoma Home Show. Visitors to the 28th edition of the Tacoma Home Show appear fascinated at the workings of the "Rug" Doctor as demonstrated in the Boedecker Co.'s exhibit booth. "Rug" Doctors were available at the home show by appointment only, for specified times and rates. They were a new brand of carpet cleaners and carpet cleaning products that were established in 1972. Color photograph ordered by Boedecker Co., Inc.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibit booths--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floor coverings; Signs (Notices);

A Sunnen crane is in the process of lifting a heavy piece of machinery onto a railway car as two men exchange handshakes on March 14, 1974. Keys were turned over to the new owners at this point. The Sunnen Crane Service had been in business since 1947. Photograph ordered by Star Machinery, Seattle.

Hoisting machinery;

Tacoma Commercial Bank's new branch. Tacoma Commercial Bank, a "Tacoma Landmark since 1972," opened their first branch on March 16, 1974, at 7020 Pacific Ave., on what was apparently the site of the old King's Drive In No. 1. The one-story structure was built of wood with a shake roof. It had a drive-up window for patrons' convenience. An imposing stand-alone sign rising high above power lines advertised the bank's presence. Included on the sign was a digital clock feature; it may also have listed the date and temperature as well. Gary M. Hershey was appointed the branch's first manager. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Commercial Bank. (TNT 3-3-74, H-11 article; TNT Ad 3-12-74, A-3)

Tacoma Commercial Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

La Vista. This was one of the two model homes built off-site courtesy of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma for the 28th annual Tacoma Home Show. The contemporary home, located on a large wooded lot, was called "La Vista." The multi-level, wood sided home, built by Pete Colbert Construction, was constructed with a two-car attached garage in the El Rancho Madrona subdivision. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Model houses;

The Islander. The "Islander" was a model home constructed for the 1974 Tacoma Home Show. It was located at 6675 E. Grandview in the Gregory Park subdivision and also featured in the 1974 Spring Tour of Homes. Built by the Orville Island Construction Co., the contemporary one-story residence had a recessed entry and exterior faced with stone. A two-car attached garage was included by the builder. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Houses--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of 8-piece musical group Peaceable Lane. Band members posed for a group portrait on February 15, 1974. Sitting on far left is Terry Toporke (bass, voclas), next to him kneeling is Greg (Boots) Buhre (alto saxophone), sitting on the far right is Mark Swamburg (guitar), standing on the far right is Gale Long (vocals, percussion). Photograph ordered by the band's manager Dan Ruffo.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Exterior cleaning of the Roxy Theatre. The Boedecker Co., in business since 1919, was in the process of cleaning the venerable Roxy Theatre in early February of 1974. According to Richards Studio notes, the 9th St. side of the theatre had yet to be cleaned. A Boedecker C. truck is parked under the theatre's canopy. Color photograph ordered by the Boedecker Co., Inc.

Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Boedecker Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Exterior cleaning of the Roxy Theatre. The Roxy Theatre's side facing Broadway has had its exterior cleaned by the Boedecker Co. in February of 1974. According to Richards Studio notes, the building's 9th St. side has yet to be cleaned. The Roxy would anchor one end of the new Broadway Plaza pedestrian mall which had its groundbreaking on May 8, 1973. In an effort to attract more customers to the downtown business district, the Broadway Plaza was created between South 9th and 13th Sts. as a pedestrian-friendly area with limited traffic access. Color photograph ordered by the Boedecker Co., Inc.

Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Boedecker Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Broadway Plaza (Tacoma);

Two men are studying in the library of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, 3504 No. Pearl St., in early January of 1974. Bookshelves line the walls of the room; bound volumes include "The Companion Bible" and "Spirit and Power." Card catalogues for further references and magazine shelves also would be heavily used by the students. The long rectangular table had seating for more than 15 readers. Faith Evangelical Seminary was built about 1963 so that Lutherans could further learn more about their religion. Photograph ordered by Lutheran Alert- National.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary (Tacoma); Theological seminaries--Tacoma;

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary offered classes Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in this modest bungalow located at 3504 No. Pearl St. The Seminary was sponsored by Lutherans Alert -National. It would seek expansion in 1978. Photograph ordered by Lutherans Alert- National.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary (Tacoma); Theological seminaries--Tacoma;

36 members of the Adelphian Choir posed for a group portrait on January 9, 1974, in the University of Puget Sound's recital room inside Jacobson Hall. The choral group, founded in 1932, was composed of students from the University of Puget Sound. Each year the Adelphians would perform locally and often tour. Various Adelphian Choirs have performed in the United States, Canada and Europe. The current choir would be the guest singers at the free Tacoma Symphony Orchestra concert on February 13, 1974 at the Temple Theater. 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;

Christmas decorations at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Parishioners attending December services at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 602 So. 34th St., would have been able to view the above Nativity scene where a joyous baby Jesus lay in his manger observed by praying kings, shepherds and his family. The painted figures, either plaster or ceramic, formed a beautiful creche. Color photograph ordered by St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Creches (Nativity scenes)--Tacoma; Christmas decorations;

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial photograph, probably taken in the fall of 1973, of the St. Regis Paper Co. The plant, the county's largest non-military employer, was located between the Puyallup and St. Paul Waterways. St. Regis would be acquired by Champion International Corp. in 1984 and subsequently sold to Simpson Tacoma Kraft the following year. Simpson Tacoma Kraft still maintains the plant in 2007.

Aerial views; St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Unidentified ships docked at Port of Tacoma, as seen by air, in 1973. The Port, then as now, was a busy, bustling place which saw the arrival and departure of many ships during the year.

Aerial views; Vessels; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. The former Winthrop Hotel gets a good scrubbing by Allied Mobile Powerwash in 1973 as powerful streams of water remove dirt and grime from its exterior. This view is of the Winthrop's back. A glimpse of the Pantages Theater is on the extreme left edge. The Winthrop ceased operations as a hotel in August of 1971 and was converted into senior/elderly housing in 1973.

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Lovely landscape view of what is possibly Commencement Bay at sunset. The colors of the sky are mirrored on the water's surface. Small shrubs and trees are shown only in their outlines.

Landscape photographs; Bodies of water;

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. The Simon brothers were believed to be in attendance at the 1973 Tacoma Area Chamber of Commerce meeting which featured a speech by Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson. Phil, Norm and Herb Simon (from left) come from a family with strong Tacoma ties. Their father, Joseph Simon, owned and operated the (Joseph) Simon & Sons scrap metal recycling business for decades. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Men--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Simon, Phil; Simon, Norm; Simon, Herb; Families--Tacoma--1970-1980; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Back of Photo:
Frank Herbert
Photographed By Phil H. Webber

Back of Photo:
Elbert Baker

From Clipping in File:
Lt. Col. John Dramesi, Daughter, Andrea, Now 6
Flier Made Flag Secretly While Imprisoned in North Vietnam
Staff photo by Bob Rudsit

Back of Photo:
Tom Dixon
Staff photo by Jerry Buck

ca. 1973. Color photograph of mobile Karricon crane built by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. It is transporting a long, narrow container from American President Lines. Other containers marked "Pacific Far East Line" wait to be moved.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. A look by air at the shipyard believed to be Tacoma Boatbuilding, located at 1840 Marine View Dr. N.E., overlooking the Hylebos Waterway. Built on a spacious 20-acre site in 1969, the shipyard was able to expand production of extra-large fishing boats as well as complete government contracts. Tacoma Boatbuilding had decided to move operations to this Hylebos Waterway location after fire had destroyed their plant on the Sitcum Waterway in 1968.

Aerial views; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Logs; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of building under construction at Port of Tacoma ca. 1973. Parts of the walls and roof are in place.

Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma); Aerial views;

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Construction was well underway in 1973 regarding St. Joseph's curvilinear styled hospital tower on South "I" St. As this aerial view indicates, two stories of the eventual 189-feet, 14-story tower have been built. 22,000 tons of concrete would be used for construction. The new hospital would be dedicated on December 15, 1974. The old St. Joseph Hospital, across the street in the 1800 block of South "I," would be demolished in 1982.

Hospitals--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aerial views; St. Josephs Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. Copy of customer print ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding in March of 1973. This is a painting of a prototype Coastal Patrol & Interdiction Craft (CPIC) sponsored by the US Navy and built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Tacoma Boatbuilding had received a $15,000,000 contract to build three patrol ships for South Korea. Two of the boats were to be built in Tacoma, and the third in South Korea. The US Navy would conduct brief ship trials before the ship was transferred to South Korea. Displacement in tons, according to Jane's Fighting Ships 1974-75, was about 70 full load. (TNT 8-28-72, p. 1- article; Jane's Fighting Ships 1974-75, p. 220)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Gunboats--South Korea;

ca. 1973. Quietly concentrating on playing his guitar is musician Jim Moore. His clothing and hairstyle is very similar to that worn in an earlier photograph taken with Vivian Moore in early 1972. (D161512, image 2). The 1974 City Directory indicates that Mr. Moore resided at 1244 So. Washington. Photograph ordered by Jim Moore.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Guitars; Moore, Jim;

Back of Photo:
John H. Anderson

From Clipping:
Big John's Winning Smile
John H. (Big John) Anderson wore a victory smile Wednesday as election returns gave him more than 50 percent of the vote for Position 1 on the Tacoma School Board. Anderson overwhelmed his two opponents and will appear on the November ballot alone. See story on Page A-1.

Staff photo by Warren Anderson