Exterior of model home. This is "La Morada," one of two model houses built for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. The tri-level was located at 8504 - 45th St. W. in University Place, off 48th St. . Built by Orville Island Construction Co., the 1,670 sq.ft. home had a contemporary Spanish look with stucco-like exterior including a two-car garage. A covered archway led to the entry court. "La Morada" was in the $30,000 class of homes. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15 - article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980;

Kitchen area of model home. This is the family-styled kitchen with casual dining area of "La Morada," one of the 1973 Tacoma Home Show permanent site model homes. Sunshine gold was a color abundantly found in this kitchen: gold Formica counter tops, bright yellow walls and golden vinyl linoleum matching the home's entryway. The formal dining room is visible through the doorway. There is a large empty wine rack, the height of the adjacent refrigerator, in the kitchen. The model home was located in University Place at 8504 - 45th St. W. It was built by Orville Island Constructon Co. whose homes were designed to contain self-cleaning ranges, garbage disposals, custom-crafted cabinets, and automatic dishwashers. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Kitchens--University Place--1970-1980;

Interior of model home. This is the cozy living room of the model home, "La Morada," built by Orville Island Construction Co. for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. The home was located in University Place at 8504 -45th St. W. in the Fox Glen Div III development. A floor-to-ceiling white mission brick fireplace with dark brown Spanish tile hearth appears to be the focus point of the living room; arches contained a coat of arms and the actual fire pit. Comfortable swivel chairs and a striped sofa rested on the room's thick wall-to-wall multi-colored shag carpeting. Black wrought iron railings separate the living room from the step-up formal dining area. There was 1,670 sq. ft. of living space in the contemporary Spanish tri-level. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15- article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Fireplaces--University Place--1970-1980; Living rooms--University Place--1970-1980;

The Sweet Adelines in concert on February 27, 1973, at Jason Lee Junior High School. The chorus is dressed in long green gowns with accompanying white elbow-length gloves. Color photograph ordered by the Sweet Adelines.

Sweet Adelines (Tacoma); Choirs (Music);

The Tacoma Junior Symphony posed with its conductor, Alan B. Wilkie, on February 13, 1973, in the Clover Park High School gym. The symphony attracted a large group of talented young people who played a wide variety of instruments including percussionist Darryl Owens, then a 9th grader at Lochburn Jr. High, standing in the back row, second from left, holding drumsticks. The Junior Symphony, along with the Tacoma Youth Symphony, would perform in a free concert the following month at the Temple Theater. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Junior Symphony. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Tacoma Junior Symphony (Tacoma); Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wilkie, Alan B.; Owens, Darryl;

Miss Downtown Tacoma. A beaming Cherie Scalf was selected as the first Miss Downtown Tacoma on February 12, 1973, during ceremonies occuring at O'Brien's Restaurant, 1201-23 Pacific Ave. She represented Pacific Northwest Bell. Miss Scalf works in the public relations department of the phone company as a service representative. As Miss Downtown Tacoma, she will attend grand openings, building dedications and special promotions in the downtown area. The 25-year-old is a graduate of Springfield High School in Oregon and attended Eugene Bible School. Miss Scalf is holding a bouquet of roses and a square silver tray from Dahnken's. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. (TNT 2-13-73, p. 6)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Scalf, Cherie M.;

Perkins Building as pictured in February of 1973. The landmark Perkins Building is located in downtown Tacoma at 1101 A Street. Built in 1906 for S.A. (Sydney Albert) Perkins, the structure once housed the Tacoma Daily Ledger and Tacoma Daily News newspapers. At that time, it was the highest building in Tacoma and also the highest reinforced concrete structure in the Northwest. It was Tacoma's first fireproof building. The Perkins Bldg. served as the first home of the University of Washington-Tacoma from 1990-1997. The Black Angus restaurant was located on the first level of the building for several years. Photograph ordered by DeVac-Chamberlain Inc., Seattle.

Perkins Building (Tacoma); Black Angus Restaurant (Tacoma);

Engagement studio portrait ordered by T.C. Ferneding, 8802 Parkridge Dr. W., University Place. The young woman pictured above on February 6, 1973, wore a plain white (or light colored) blouse. Her short blond hairdo curved gently toward her jawline. She may have been the daughter of T.C. Ferneding, district manager of Luxor Lighting. A wedding photograph published in the April 28, 1974, News Tribune indicated that Patricia Jeanne Ferneding and Charles Jelliffe recently exchanged vows at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Both the bride and groom were graduates of the University of Arizona and would be residing in Miamisburg, Ohio. (TNT 4-28-74, E-7)

Hairstyles--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

These eight businesswomen would be vying for the crown of 1973's Miss Downtown Tacoma. Each woman wore a sash representing her employer, one of downtown's large businesses. The winner would be chosen on February 13, 1973, at ceremonies held at O'Brien's Restaurant. Cherie Scalf (third row with dark curling hair and scarf) would be selected as the first Miss Downtown Tacoma. Others in the photograph were: Front row: Mary Raico - Peoples store; Rene Osborne - Pacific National Bank of Washington. Second row: Silvia Ursula Glass - Sears; Charlotte Clancy - Bank of California; Kathleen Ann Doheny - Dean Witter & Co. Third row: Cheri Scalf - Pacific Northwest Bell; Joni Weigel - Lee, Krilich, Lowry & Thompson (O'Brien's). Top row: Debbie Kay Winkelman - Coach House Restaurant. Not pictured was the ninth contestant, Janet Cook, also of Dean Witter & Co. Photograph ordered by Downtown Tacoma Association. (TNT 2-13-73, p. 6- article on Miss Scalf; TNT 2-8-73, B-8)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Scalf, Cherie M.; Raico, Mary; Osborne, Rene; Glass, Silvia Ursula; Clancy, Charlotte; Doheny, Kathleen Ann; Weigel, Joni; Winkelman, Debbie Kay;

1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of shipyard believed to be Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. taken on a clear February day in 1973. Masses of logs float nearby until needed. The shipyard faces the Hylebos Waterway and was moved there after Tacoma Boatbuilding's longtime plant on the Sitcum Waterway was destroyed by fire in 1968.

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

Danette and Carey usher in the year of the ox TNT 02/03/1973 p.1

Mrs. Lilly Gould and her No.6 son, Steven, wish all of their friends in Tacoma a happy new year. The Goulds live in Lake City where they will celebrate the year of the ox, 4671, with friends. They've received greetings from Saigon. TNT 02/23/1973 p.8

Back of photo:
Daffodil Festival-1973
Russ Carmack Staff Photographer

Walter L. Huber is pictured above on January 22, 1973, accepting an award bestowed upon him by the Directors of Blue Cross, Washington-Alaska, Inc. for his twelve years of service to the organization as a member of the board. The award was presented to Mr. Huber at his home, 2123 N. Winnifred, by Mr. Kritchmer. Mr. Huber was the executive vice-president and administrator of Tacoma General Hospital. Photograph ordered by Blue Cross, Washington-Alaska, Inc., Seattle.

Awards; Huber, Walter L.;

Annual installation of new officers of the Tacoma Athletic Commission occurred on January 19, 1973. The six board members posed for a group portrait above; all but one wore their jackets with the commission's emblem. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission.

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);

Bar area of The Old Spaghetti Factory. Turn-of-the-century memorabilia was found in abundance within The Old Spaghetti Factory, located in the 1700 block of Jefferson Ave. The restaurant itself was located in a 1904-vintage building, former home to the Tacoma Biscuit & Candy Co. and the Blake, Moffitt, & Towne warehouse. Included among various antiques was the 24-foot oak bar and backbar from the Savoy Hotel, then 75 years old. in addition, booths and benches were made from old bed stands. The Old Spaghetti Factory, opened on July 19, 1971, had a floor space of 10,000 square feet and could seat 200 diners. Color photograph ordered by The Old Spaghetti Factory. (TNT 7-18-71, B-7 - article on opening of restaurant) TPL-6394

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma;

Interior view of The Old Spaghetti Factory. Vivid colors of red and yellow attract attention to the turn-of-the-century interior of The Old Spaghetti Factory as pictured on January 17, 1973. Hardwood floors, wood furniture, and even the utilization of iron headboards create a comfortable, "homey" feel while dining. A 30-foot, completely refurbished trolley car, parked in the middle of the restaurant and colorfully painted in the same yellow and red tones prevalent throughout the room, surprisingly does not seem out of place. Color photograph ordered by The Old Spaghetti Factory. (TBT 7-18-71, B-7 - article on opening of restaurant)

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Street railroads--Tacoma;

Exterior view of The Old Spaghetti Factory. The Jefferson Avenue building housing The Old Spaghetti Factory once held a cracker plant, the Blake, Moffitt & Towne warehouse and a storage facility before the popular restaurant opened in July of 1971. This exterior view, shot in January of 1973, shows the plain three-story structure with five striped awnings. It was owned by Ed & Edna Groman and Guss Dussin. Color photograph ordered by The Old Spaghetti Factory.

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980; Awnings--Tacoma;

Bar area of The Old Spaghetti Factory. Turn-of-the-century memorabilia was found in abundance within The Old Spaghetti Factory, located in the 1700 block of Jefferson Ave. The restaurant itself was located in a 1904-vintage building, former home to the Tacoma Biscuit & Candy Co. and the Blake, Moffitt, & Towne warehouse. Included among various antiques was the 24-foot oak bar and backbar from the Savoy Hotel, then 75 years old. in addition, booths and benches were made from old bed stands. The Old Spaghetti Factory, opened on July 19, 1971, had a floor space of 10,000 square feet and could seat 200 diners. Color photograph ordered by The Old Spaghetti Factory. (TNT 7-18-71, B-7 - article on opening of restaurant) TPL-6394

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma;

Interior view of The Old Spaghetti Factory, possibly lobby area. Diners at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 1731-37 Jefferson Ave., could relax on turn-of-the-century styled chairs and couches while waiting to be seated. A quaint white gazebo, pictured above in this January, 1973, photograph, appears to have contained a bar, with casks of beer. Color photograph ordered by The Old Spaghetti Factory.

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Street railroads--Tacoma;

Back of photo:
Daffodil Festival--1973
Russ Carmack Staff Photographer

Back of Photo:
James M. Koon
Mack Koon at Norm Smith's The Look of Business

Back of Photo:
James M. Koon
J. Mack Koon

Back of Photo:
Mrs. Dolores Silas
1971
Principal, Reed Elementary School
Tacoma Public Schools Photo

Back of Photo:
Mrs. Dolores Silas
Staff photo by Bob Rudsit

From Clipping in File:
Dolores Silas and Reed School Pupils

Reed Elementary School principal Dolores Silas and Reed School pupils. At the time, Silas was one of only three female administrators in the Tacoma Public School system. Silas earned a BA degree at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and did graduate work at the University of Arizona.

ca. 1972. Crane at Tacoma Boatbuilding preparing to lift 20,000 lb. weight. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Hoisting machinery; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

ca. 1972. Portrait of Governor Daniel J. Evans. Copy print ordered by Glen Graves Advertising in October, 1972. Seattle-born Daniel J. Evans was Washington State's first governor to serve three consecutive terms of office from 1965-77. He was the keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention in 1968, following in the footsteps of the last Republican governor before him, Arthur B. Langlie, who delivered the keynote address in 1956. Following his terms as governor, Mr. Evans was the president of Evergreen State College before returning to politics as U.S. Senator in 1983. In 1989, he was selected as a Fellow for the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. For the next few years, while becoming chairman of Daniel J. Evans Associates, he appeared as a political analyst for KIRO-TV in Seattle. Mr. Evans is currently a regent for the University of Washington; he was reappointed by Governor Gary Locke for a term expiring in 2005. The university's graduate school of public affairs, in his honor, was renamed the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs in March, 1999. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-;

ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. Unidentified employee of Soil Sampling Service monitors well drilling equipment ca. 1972. Number of pipes lie beyond. Color photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.

Hydraulic facilities; Wells; Drilling & boring machinery;

ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. Part of well drilling machinery. Color photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.

Hydraulic facilities; Wells; Drilling & boring machinery;

ca. 1972. Unusual studio portrait of Stephen Minch. Mr. Minch is shown in profile, similar to the Roman god Janus. He has dark hair cut in deep bangs and a mustache. Mr. Minch would become a prolific author of more than 30 books on magic and mentalism. He founded Hermetic Press, based in Seattle, in 1990.

Minch, Stephen; Men--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mustaches;