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Sister Joyce Cox

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Lyle E. Smith

ca. 1976. Aerial view of longtime Tacoma foundry, Atlas Foundry & Machine Co., taken in the spring or summer of 1976. The company was founded in 1899 and began making iron castings for the Northwest logging industry. After the foundry was purchased by the Long family 30 years later, it began making steel as well as iron. By the 1930's, half of the firm's production was steel castings. Atlas is still in business in the 21st century; it is now known as Atlas Castings & Technology. This aerial photograph of the foundry in 1976 shows the city and roadways have grown in the 77 years since Atlas was founded. Atlas is bordered by Wilkeson (the long street extending vertically on the right) and South Tacoma Way (bottom) with Center St. on top. Stanley Elementary School is at the end of Wilkeson (top of photograph). I-5 freeway is on the bottom of photograph with the exits to So. 38th St. and Hwy 16 above. At the left corner of picture is the 25th St. bridge and Sprague Ave. (www.atlascastings.com)

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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Sun Myung Moon

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Photograph by Bruce Larson

Tacoma Public Library - Mottet Branch
Photo by Bruce Kellman

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Tacoma--Historical Buildings and Sites

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Fred Dore

On Index in Folder:
Raspberry jam added.

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Western Washington Fair - Scones

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Ramona Bennett

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Indians, Puyallup

A person holds binoculars and looks at the camera.

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Indians, Puyallup
Photo by Kai Silva

Puyallup Tribal members try to stop Wildlife agents from confiscating fish. Ralph Larson director of the state Game department had restricted all fishing starting on December 5th. Three Puyallup tribal officers were cited for permitting tribal members to fish in waters that were closed to all. Photo by Kai Silva.

Striking foundrymen gathered at the Atlas Foundry and Machine Co. to picket as their negotiators met in Portland, trying to reach an agreement with a group of foundries located in Oregon, Washington, and California. “The strikers are members of Washington State Local 158 of the Molders and Allied Workers union.” They have been on strike for six weeks.

Striking workers hold up an effigy wearing a hardhat and holding a signs reading, "SCAB" and "Reward for the capture of any SCAB or truck inside foundry." Other signs read, "United we stand, divided we fall," and "On Strike/International Molders Allied Workers Union/Local 158 AFL CIO."

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Demonstrations
Carmack

Striking teamsters Mike Brennen (left) and Brent Ranton play chess while waiting for Teamsters Local 313 and Pierce County beer distributors to agree on wages. The teamsters stopped delivering beer after talks about wages broke down. Photo by staff member Russ Carmack.

ca. 1976. Owner Reno Rosi served up spaghetti with the famous rich red sauce in this 1976 photograph of the kitchen at Bimbo's Avenue Cafe, 1514-1516 Pacific Ave. The restaurant was opened in 1921 by Rosi's uncle Vittorio "Bimbo" Perniconi when he arrived in Tacoma from his native Lucca, on Italy's northwest coast. During Prohibition it was rumored that he served up a little gambling and bootleg gin along with the spaghetti. In 2001, the long time family owned business was bought out by the City of Tacoma, to make way for the convention center. The city bought the rights to the name "Bimbo's" and the recipes to four of the sauces. Bimbo's closed its doors in late September of 2001 after 80 years of business. This photograph was taken in 1976 by John Vlahovich / Vlahovich Design Associates for the opening of the Bicentennial Building. (TNT 8/22/2001, pg. 1) TPL-9516, BU-13378

Bimbo's Avenue Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma; Rosi, Reno;

Studio portrait of Jim Williams; requested by the National Alliance of Businessmen. Photograph was taken in December of 1976.

Williams, Jim; African Americans--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eyeglasses;

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Peggy McKasey, taken in early December of 1976. Ms. McKasey is looking directly into the camera. Her dark hair is shaped in a semi-Dorothy Hamill cut, exposing her hooped earrings. An enormous bow decorates the front of her outfit. Photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank.

McKasey, Peggy;

The photographer's notes for this image indicate that it is a photograph of "Aza Destiny." The black Arabian horse, Aza Destiny, was born in 1971, sired by Azraff ex Bint Bass Hisan. His progeny would later number over 60. On the lower part of this photograph is a signature, apparently "Johnny Johnston," perhaps the photographer. Photograph ordered by Glenn Ash, Spanaway.

Horses;

Madrigal Singers. The University of Puget Sound continued its tradition of presenting fine musical performances to its student body and the general public from such groups as the Madrigal Singers. The 16-member ensemble posed for their annual group portrait on November 22, 1976. Each year the Madrigal Singers, led by Dr. Bruce Rodgers, presented a special Christmas program for the community to enjoy. In 1976, the U.P.S. singers would offer their 25th annual concert beginning December 8th. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, Music Department.

Singers; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

43 members of the Scottish Rite 142nd Reunion Class gathered for a group portrait on November 20, 1976. The Scottish Rite is a Masonic organization that continues a Master Mason's education of the first three degrees. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Scottish Rite.

Scottish Rite (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Reunions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Group portraits;

Studio portrait of newly-elected Supreme Court Justice, Floyd V. Hicks. He had picked up 87% of the votes in the September primary defeating State Appeals Court Judge Keith Callow. This was Judge Hicks' first statewide race. He had been a longterm Democratic Congressman from the Sixth District. Photograph ordered by Floyd Hicks.

Hicks, Floyd V.; Judges--Washington;

Apartment complex drawing. Engineers and architects for the project are the William S. Tsao & Co., P.S. with Lyle N. Kussman, architect. The owner of the apartment complex is Conifer Developments, Inc. of Tacoma. The drawing features multiple units with abundant landcaping, irregularly shaped swimming pool, large six-sided rec room and tennis courts. This is the $1,225,000 project to be built called "Park 19." It will include 70 units in six buildings. Park 19 will be located on a 5-acre hilly site on the northeast corner of South 19th & Tyler. Completion of the apartment complex is expected by the end of 1977. Photograph ordered by Conifer Developments, Inc. (TNT 5-22-77, C-16)

Architectural drawings; Housing developments--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Cascadia Nov 11 1976

He said he was an Irishman named Jack O'Lantern and he wanted to have his growth removed from his head, but Mrs. Kitty Stolen, admitting nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center allowed as how he'd better wait until Sunday, Halloween night. Actually, it was another hospital employee inside the pumpkin. And it didn't take surgery to get him out.
From article, "Haunted Hospital?" TNT 10/30/1976 p.B14

Goblins, vampires, and other creatures like these are among the residents of a haunted house the Pierce County chapter of the March of Dimes is helping sponsor at 17006 36th Ave E. from 7p.m. to midnight tomorrow. Other haunted houses include the KTAC Campus Life Mystery Mansion, on South 16th Street near Yakima; the Lakewood Youth Athletic Association house at Santa's Village in the Village Plaza Shopping Center, and the Boy Scout Troop 92 house at Camp Curran, 13220 50th Ave. E.
Photo appeared in article, "They're Haunting for Dimes" TNT 10/29/1976 p.A4

Back of photo: New Name Oct 28 1976