B&I Circus Store owner Earl Irwin was a master showman and an expert at promotion. His longest running promotion for the store was Ivan, the shopping mall gorilla; pictured here in September of 1973. The gorilla, acquired by Irwin in 1964, was a permanent resident at the B&I from 1967-1994. He lived in a steel and concrete cage with no contact with others of his species. In 1994, after years of controversy over his captivity, he was donated to the Woodland Park Zoo. The Western Lowland gorilla was on permanent loan to the Atlanta Zoo, where he died on Monday, August 20, 2012
1973 Richards stock footage. Color photograph of large circular forms being made for new Continental Grain Co. terminal on what will be Schuster Parkway.
Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Continental Grain Co. (Tacoma);
1973 Richards stock footage. These large, round, wooden forms are being made for the new Continental Grain Co. terminal which will be built on what will become Schuster Parkway.
Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Continental Grain Co. (Tacoma);
1973 Richards stock footage. Passengers aboard "Grace Lines" peer below at the sight of a mishap involving a new gangplank being installed on the ship. The gangplank, used to allow passage onto or departure from the ship, fell during installation procedures on the morning of September 1, 1973. The gangplank was made by the Port of Tacoma.
1973 Richards stock footage. A new gangplank made by the Port of Tacoma for "Grace Lines" is being installed on September 1, 1973. The movable bridge allowed passengers to board and/or leave the ship while it was pierside. An accident occurred when the gangplank fell during placement.
Noted local artist Kenn Johnson at easel. This publicity photograph was taken on August 29, 1973, as Mr. Johnson, pipe clenched between his teeth, is shown finishing a watercolor of a mountain, possibly Mt. Rainier. Kenn E. Johnson, who resided in Gig Harbor, was the art and exhibit director for the Washington State Historical Society. An exhibit of his artwork would be on display in the Handforth Gallery located at the Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, during the month of September. Many watercolors, oils, acrylics and minatures of Northwest scenery, seascapes and Tacoma landmarks would be available for viewing. (TNT 9-7-73, B-8)
Democratic Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen and Washington State Historical Society president Reno Odlin pose before a display of paintings by Cathlamet pioneer Maude Kimball Butler on August 11, 1973. Mrs. Butler, the wife of former Wahkiakum County sheriff Donald Butler, was the mother of Mrs. Hansen and an accomplished watercolorist. Her paintings were on display at the Washington State Historical Society museum. Congresswoman Hansen was present at the annual meeting of the Washington State Historical Society. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 8-21-73, A-9 article)
Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Hansen, Julia Butler; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Paintings;
25 members of the Past Exalted Rulers Club posed for a group portrait at the University Place home of Judge Bertil Johnson on August 10, 1973. These men had all been previously elected as leaders of the Tacoma Elks Lodge. Included among the many dignitaries was former Tacoma Mayor John Anderson (seated, second row, extreme right) Color photograph ordered by the Elks Past Exalted Rulers Club.
Johnson, Bertil E.--Homes & haunts; Johnson, Bertil E.; Anderson, John H.; Elks Past Exalted Rulers Club (Tacoma);
Officials of the Afifi Shrine participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for their new temple at 815 So. Vassault Street on August 9, 1973. All the men were wearing the familiar fez which included the member's rank within the Shrine. The new headquarters would be located on a 24-acre tract north of Tacoma Community College. The mosque and surrounding parking lot occupied five acres. The $200,000 project was designed by Shelton architect Harold Dalke and built by Neeley Construction of Puyallup. The 11,200 sq. ft. facility was expected to be completed in January of 1974. Color photograph ordered by Afifi Temple. (TNT 8-12-73, D-4-article; TNT 8-19-73, D-10-article & sketch)
Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Officials of the Afifi Shrine participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for their new temple at 815 So. Vassault Street on August 9, 1973. All the men were wearing the familiar fez which included the member's rank within the Shrine. The new headquarters would be located on a 24-acre tract north of Tacoma Community College. The mosque and surrounding parking lot occupied five acres. The $200,000 project was designed by Shelton architect Harold Dalke and built by Neeley Construction of Puyallup. The 11,200 sq. ft. facility was expected to be completed in January of 1974. (Same as D163693-10C only B&W.) (TNT 8-12-73, D-4-article; TNT 8-19-73, D-10-article & sketch)
Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980;
A young woman and two young men enjoy some quiet conversation and refreshing beverages at the new Papa John's restaurant located in the Tacoma Mall's west end addition. Casual dining appeared to be the theme with the use of canvas-back chairs and plain round tables in an "old world" garden setting. Papa John's, owned by Mike Wrede and managed by Dick Zierman, featured 500 types of domestic and imported wines. Photograph ordered by Papa John's. (TNT 7-24-73, insert on expansion)
Papa John's (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1970-1980;
This contemporary small cedar home would take full advantage of the beautiful views overlooking forests and lakes. A wooden deck already has two red chairs awaiting its owners. This was in the "Clearwood" community 35 miles south of Tacoma near Yelm and the lake pictured is Clear Lake. This home was the state's first "time share" vacation home where owners would share a quarter interest or more in the lakehouse and lot for as much as 12 weeks during a year. It was built by Quadrant Corporation, Bellevue. (TNT 7-8-73, F-14 article)
Vacation houses; Decks (Rooms & spaces); Clear Lake (Wash.);
Marvin Boys, executive vice-president of the Tacoma Mall Corporation, addresses the overflowing crowd at ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new addition to the popular shopping center on July 25, 1973. Shoppers were eager to sample the 20 new stores now open in the mall's west end expansion which included Jay Jacobs, Osborn & Ulland, the Lemon Tree, House of Fabrics, Tinder Box and Waldenbooks. Mr. Boys stated that the new stores would add about 4-5 million dollars to the Mall's annual income and about 8 million by 1978 when gross income should reach 100 million. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Mall Corporation. (TNT 7-26-73, B-2-article)
Boys, Marvin; Public speaking--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;
July 25, 1973, did not fall on a weekend but the Tacoma Mall was still packed with customers, browsers, and the just plain curious eager to check out the 20 new stores in the Mall's west end extension. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held shortly before noon before a massive crowd. Plenty of free parking and climate control shopping proved to be a powerful lure. This is the view looking east inside the Mall toward the JC Penney end of the Mall. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Mall Corporation.
Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston welcomes shoppers to the new addition of the Tacoma Mall on July 25, 1973. The Mall had completed its west end expansion and 20 new stores were now open for business, including Ben Bridge Jeweler, Orange Julius, Tinder Box and Waldenbooks. This would bring the total number of stores in the Mall to about 110, just slightly smaller than Southcenter. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation.
Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Shoppers in the region rejoiced at the opening of the new west end extension of the Tacoma Mall on July 25, 1973. 20 more stores were added to the popular shopping center bringing its total to about 110. 1973 Daffodil Queen Sherri Murrey, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, and Tacoma Mall executive vice-president Marvin Boys (next to the mayor) were among the dignitaries participating in the addition's ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation.
Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Murrey, Sherri; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Boys, Marvin;
A massive crowd gathered to listen to welcoming speeches at the Grand Opening of the Tacoma Mall addition on July 25, 1973. At the podium was executive vice-president of the Tacoma Mall Corporation, Marvin Boys. The Mall had built an extention on its west side that would hold 25 new stores and increase the size of the mall by some 80,000 square feet. The 20 stores opened that day would include Bed & Bath Shop, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Cameras Etc., Cards & Things, Jay Jacobs, Orange Julius, Osborn & Ulland, Papa John's, Tinder Box and Waldenbooks. Scheduled to open in 1974 was the Rhodes/Liberty House department store. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation. (TNT 7-24-73, insert on mall expansion)
Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma; Boys, Marvin;
1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial view in July of 1973 of the St. Regis Paper Co. The Puyallup Waterway is directly behind the plant. Due to St. Regis' vigorous efforts to curtail pollution, there is no sign of the plant's usual massive smoke emissions. TPL-5484
St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Aerial views; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma);
Several young musicians posed for a group portrait on June 6, 1973, in the Main Ballroom of the NCO Club on Fort Lewis. Their names were not disclosed. Photograph ordered by Sgt. Willie DeVone, Fort Lewis.
Ship trials. The tugboat "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials in early June of 1973. She belonged to PAC, a tug firm which had an ocean going base at Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Ship trials. The tug "Agloo" is docked next to another PAC tugboat, name unseen, on June 5, 1973. The "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials before being released to her owners. The tugs were located at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. N.E. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Close-up of a powerful Hydra-Unit excavator on the job near Algona in late May of 1973. Its shovel has already broken through the surface of what appears to be a roadway, revealing the dirt that lay beneath. The dirt would be loaded onto waiting heavy duty trucks by the Hydra-Unit and removed from the premises. Photograph ordered by Ervin R. Abramson Advertising, Milwaukee, Wisc.
A Hydra-Unit neatly drops a load of dirt onto a waiting DBM Contractors truck in late May of 1973. The roadwork apparently was being done near Algona. Photograph ordered by Ervin R. Abramson Advertising, Milwaukee, Wisc.
1973 Publicity photograph for the Dave Bunker Show. Bearded Dave Bunker, a Washington native, led his troupe of entertainers for many years; the group was a staple in Las Vegas clubs. Mr. Bunker was a talented musician and inventor of the Bunker Touch Guitar which was built with two necks. The Dave Bunker show would be performing for two weeks only at the Blue Boy Restaurant in Puyallup from June 4-June 16, 1973. Photograph ordered by Dave Bunker, Sumner. (TNT ad 6-2-73, p. 6-info)
The "Kavik." The new tugboat, the "Kavik," is pictured on May 21, 1973, traveling through the Hylebos Waterway. She was a new addition to the PAC line which was an ocean going firm based in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
The "Kavik." The "Kavik" was a new member of the PAC line, a tug firm that had its ocean going base at Tacoma. The tug is pictured on May 21, 1973, at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. Color photograph ordered by PAC.
Bridal portrait. The chapel at Charles Wright Academy was the site of the Teckla Ann Slikas-Graham Morley Hicks nuptials on May 19, 1973. The recent Willamette graduates were married in a double-ring ceremony by Rev. James W. Bertolin. The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. John Slikas of Tacoma, was dressed in a silk jersey and wore a small cap with a cluster of fresh flowers. She carried a bouquet of roses, stephanotis and lily-of-the-valley. The groom is the son of Judge and Mrs. Loren D. Hicks of Salem, Oregon. The newlyweds will live in Portland where the groom is an attorney. (TNT 5-27-73, B-4)
