Studio head-and-shoulders portrait of Jim Young. Mr. Young was a salesman for Titus-Will Ford. He and his wife Kathleen resided on Fox Island. Photograph ordered by Titus-Will Ford.

Young, Jim;

Exterior view of the House of Scott Mortuary. The staff of the House of Scott Mortuary pose outside their establishment on June 21, 1976, along with four company owned vehicles. The mortuary, located at South 23rd & Sheridan, opened in October of 1968. It was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. L. Ray Scott. The wood-framed building had been used since 1910 by a series of bakeries. It had been completely renovated to contain 1200 sq.ft. on two floors plus living quarters. The Scotts had previously owned the L. Ray Scott funeral home. Photograph ordered by House of Scott Mortuary. (TNT 10-18-68, p. 16-article)

House of Scott Mortuary (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Aerial views of Lakewood neighborhoods near the Villa Plaza Shopping Center were taken on behalf of Newman Properties on June 1, 1976. This particular photograph captures the area around 47th Avenue and Lakeview Avenue. Lakeview is the street running vertically near the right side of picture; 47th borders the Lakeview Elementary School near the center. The cluster of large buildings near the top are part of the Naval Supply Depot which is now the Lakewood Industrial Park.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1970-1980; Lakeview Elementary School (Lakewood); Naval Supply Depot (Lakewood);

Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of Ms. Washington, Lee A. Hibbert. Attention is focused on her stylish pair of glasses, possibly with plastic frames, and semi-rectangular in shape. She presents a very professional appearance, particularly suitable for work, with her well maintained hairdo, scarf and wide-lapeled jacket. Photograph ordered by Columbian Opticians.

Hibbert, Lee A.; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eyeglasses; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Lee A. Hibbert. Lee A. Hibbert, Ms. Washington, has her wavy locks tucked under a striped mini-turban in this May, 1976, portrait. Emphasis is placed on the large pair of sunglasses worn by the beauty queen. The darkened lenses would protect her eyes from harsh sunlight but still allow good visibility. Photograph ordered by Columbian Opticians.

Hibbert, Lee A.; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Sunglasses; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Democratic congressional candidate Eugene Wiegman (L), 46, checks out blueprints on the PLU campus with two unidentified workers in May of 1976. He was a candidate for the 6th District post held by Floyd Hicks; Representative Hicks had decided not to run for re-election. Dr. Wiegman was a former president of Pacific Lutheran University, later became pastor of Luther Memorial Church, and served on several community boards. Photograph ordered by Eugene Wiegman for use in a brochure "Wiegman for Congress."

Wiegman, Eugene; Political campaigns;

Atlas Foundry. A Bicentennial flag flaps in the wind in the Atlas Foundry's visitor parking area in the spring of 1976. Parked beside a plant building is a bright orange truck filled with a variety of steel castings manufactured by Atlas. In 2002 Atlas Foundry became Atlas Castings & Technology, further expanding the size and materials offered and increasing their presence in many primary markets. Color photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co.

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flags--United States;

1976 Daily operations at foundry. An unidentified female technician at Atlas Foundry & Machine Co., 3012 Wilkeson St., conducts quality control tests using a Tinius Olsen machine in the company's tech center. The Tinius Olsen machine would be measuring the foundry products' strength and performance. Atlas Foundry has been a presence in Tacoma since 1899 when it began manufacturing iron castings for the local logging industry. It then branched out to steel castings and further steel production. The foundry's name was changed in 2002 to Atlas Castings & Technology. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (www.atlascastings.com)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980; Testing--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Atlas Foundry. An unidentified employee at Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. is seated at a workbench apparently testing a Cycon circuit board. This may have been in the foundry's tech center. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co.

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980; Testing--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The Tacoma Tides soccer team posed for a group portrait early in May of 1976, prior to the pro team's successful home debut at Cheney Stadium. Tacoma had been awarded a pro soccer franchise from the American Soccer League for the 1976 season. The new team, dubbed the "Tides" and led by coach Dan Wood (extreme left, back row) and goalie Jamil Canal (third from right, standing), had opened a 24-game league schedule on April 24th with a 1-0 victory in Sacramento against the Sacramento Spirits. 12 games would be played at Cheney Stadium, the first on May 5th, with the season concluding in August. Despite taking 2nd place in the Western Division, the team folded at the end of the 1976 season. The ASL team's name had been chosen in a public contest with the winning entry submitted by pro handballer, Gordy Pfeifer. (TNT 2-23-76, A-1, A-11; TNT 3-3-76, B-1-articles on soccer; TNT 4-24-76, B-1-article; TNT 4-25-76, F-1-article)

Soccer--Tacoma--1970-1980; Soccer players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Wood, Dan; Canal, Jamil;

Gibson's Florist & Greenhouses opened in 1938 at the site of the former Tschunko's House of Flowers, 5001 Pacific Ave., across from Stewart Junior (now Middle) School. This aerial view, taken in April of 1976, shows the extensive collection of buildings containing flowers and other plants. Known as the "the place for flowers," Gibson's Nursery closed about 1999 and was converted into "Gibson Gardens," an independent retirement community for active adults. The Gibson family never forgot to leave fresh flowers at the entrance to Gibson Gardens each morning as a gentle reminder of how flowers had built this attractive home. Photograph ordered by Gibson's Florist. (www.gibsonhousecommunity.com/legacy.shtml)

Gibson's Florist & Greenhouses (Tacoma); Nurseries (Horticulture)--Tacoma; Aerial views; Aerial photographs;

Informal portrait of Stan Naccarato. When Tacoma was awarded a pro soccer franchise in February of 1976, Stan Naccarato was named the team's general manager. The "Tacoma Tides" was owned by Booth Gardner & Associates and Baseball Tacoma, Inc., owner of the Tacoma Twins of the Pacific Coast League. Mr. Naccarato was also the general manager of the Tacoma Twins and had been selected as the minor league baseball executive of the year. A former minor league pitcher, his career was cut short by a shoulder ailment. Mr. Naccarato and family were residents of Browns Point. (TNT 2-23-76, A-1 article on soccer team; TNT 1-27-76, B-1-article on Mr. Naccarato)

Naccarato, Stan;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. Waving to the throngs lining several feet deep on Pacific Avenue were the royalty aboard the Capital Lakefair float from Olympia. The elegant float was decorated in golden daffodils and white blossoms with a sculptured canopy adorned with silver and black glittering stars. It was awarded second place in the "other festivals" category.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. Bright sunshine and 56 degree temperatures brought crowds estimated in Tacoma alone at 50,000 to watch the 1976 Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. For the second year in a row, the Orting-Fife-Milton communities won the FTD Sweepstakes for the best float overall. Their Bicentennial float, "East Meets West," was the longest float ever to enter the parade. It took five drivers to maneuver the 120-foot coupled float. The float depicted the driving of the Golden Spike to link east and west coasts by rail. (TNT 4-10-76, A-3 article; TNT 3-12-76, A-3 article; TNT 4-11-76, AA2-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Harbor Holidays 35-foot float, "Lindbergh Flight to Paris," won the top prize in the "communities under 5000" category for the 1976 Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. The Gig Harbor Peninsula community's float commemorated the first solo non-stop TransAtlantic flight from New York to Paris in May of 1927. There were 40,000 yellow, golden and sprayed blue daffodils used in the creation of the float. (TNT 4-10-76, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The sight of the big Tacoma fire engines generally meant the conclusion of the Grand Floral Parade. Crowds are starting to disperse on Saturday, April 10, 1976, along Pacific Avenue. People had been lined up up to a dozen deep as crowds thought to be the biggest in several years watched the 33 floats, 47 marching bands, 13 mounted units and 20 "special" units go by. For the first time in the 43-year history of the festival, the Grand Floral Parade had no turns or hills as the parade began at Old City Hall, 7th & Pacific, and flowed southward on Pacific to 24th St. There were no sharp curves to negotiate. (TNT 3-12-76, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival float, red-and-pink in color, saluted "American Heritage" in the 43rd annual Daffodil Festival Parade, held during America's Bicentennial year. "Gift of the Gods" and "Wenatchee" are proclaimed on the sides of the curved-shaped float. (TNT 4-11-76, D-3)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. "East Meets West," the entry from the Orting-Fife-Milton communities, was decorated in 92,000 daffodils for the 43rd annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade in April of 1976. At 120-feet, the longest float to ever enter the parade depicted the May 10, 1869, meeting of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific locomotives at Promontory Summit, Utah, to complete the country's first transcontinental railroad. The three-part float and its costumed passengers (students from the communities) are photographed on Pacific Avenue near the Olympus Hotel. The float would be honored with the FTD Sweepstakes award for best overall float. (TNT 4-11-76, AA2-article; TNT 4-10-76, A-3-article; www.nps.gov/archive/gosp/history/GSNHS_hist.html-article on railroads)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Des Moines community's 53-foot Waterland Festival float was decorated in our country's national colors and boasted a 20-piece stage band. Also aboard were four members of the Queen's court. It was one of the 33 floats entered in the 43rd annual Daffodil Festival Grand Floral parade and was awarded third place in the "other festivals" category.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The theme of the 43rd annual Grand Floral Parade was "America's 200 Years." Tacoma City Light traditionally built the non-competitive Queen's float for the Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. Aboard the "Mayflower" on Saturday, April 10, 1976, was Daffodil Queen Renee Hopp of Rogers High School and her royal court escorted in the bright sunshine by yellow-clad Daffodilians. The 42-foot float was one-third the actual size of the original ship and was decorated with 10,000 yellow, short-stemmed daffodils. Since the ship's sails were folded, crowds lining the route could better see the parade's royalty. (TNT 4-10-1976, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hopp, Renee; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Two women are pictured in the new Esther Rose Care Center on April 9, 1976. They may have been seated in one of the convalescent center's apartment suites. Esther Rose Care Center was located at South 19th and Proctor and would celebrate its grand opening with an open house on April 25, 1976. The stucco and wood structure was designed by Harader-Mebust & Co. and constructed by Westgate Builders. Conveniently located on a bus line, it was close to medical buildings, a shopping center, the freeway and community services. (TNT ad 4-22-76, A-4)

Esther Rose Care Center (Tacoma); Rest homes--Tacoma--1970-1980; Older people--Tacoma;

Five residents of the new Esther Rose Care Center, 3919 South 19th St., are relaxing in April of 1976 in one of the convalescent center's sitting rooms. Large picture windows provide much light and a view of the natural landscaping. Esther Rose Care Center would be celebrating its grand opening with an open house on Sunday, April 25th. Semi-private, private and apartment suites were offered to patients as well as rehabilitation services. The care center was conveniently located on a bus line and close to medical and shopping facilities. Three lounge/TV rooms were available for the residents' enjoyment. (TNT Ad 4-22-76, A-4)

Esther Rose Care Center (Tacoma); Rest homes--Tacoma--1970-1980; Older people--Tacoma;

Modular home. Modular Pacific Corporation built and erected two full-sized modular homes in the Tacoma Mall's east parking lot near J.C. Penney for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. They were both fully landscaped and furnished. The homes were expandable units with 12-foot unfinished extension areas added to both floor plans in the "independence" line. This particular line of modular homes was affordably priced. View of one of the modular homes; the one-story unit is either Independence 1200 or Independence 960. The homes attracted hordes of visitors during the Home Show's March 9-14th run. Photograph ordered by Modular Pacific Corporation, Seattle. (TNT 3-7-76, H-2 article; TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Modular construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Houses--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Union picketers. Three union picketers, members of the Teamsters, converse near the Ace Demolition Co., 3717 S. 51st, in March of 1976. Their handmade "vest" signs indicate the company is unfair to union members. Photograph ordered by Ace Demolition Co.

Pickets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Labor unions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ace Demolition Co. (Tacoma);

Bar area. Vibrant thick orange carpeting and bold yellow drapes together with a plant-strewned statue bring more than a hint of the tropics to the bar area/family room of Edward Ross who resided with his family in Fircrest. The "V" shaped bar's rich wood tones blended with the dark brown studded chairs. A built-in sink with modern faucet would help to keep glasses and dishes clean. Color photograph ordered by AA Construction.

Ross, Edward--Homes & haunts; Bars (Furniture)--Fircrest; Floor coverings; Sculpture--Fircrest;

Exterior of Tillicum home. This red two-story lakefront home is the residence of Mrs. Flossie Jones, 9024 Thorne Lane S.W. in Tillicum. Large windows would provide excellent views of American Lake. A dock is directly off the property's lawn. Color photograph ordered by AA Construction.

Jones, Flossie--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tillicum;

The "Georgetown" model home located in the southeast Puyallup planned community of Manorwood was designed by Pete Naccarato and built by Heritage Homecrafters for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. Exterior view of this 3,600 sq.ft. luxury home shows the distinctive brick columns, double-car garage, double paned windows, rough sawn cedar siding and cedar shingle roof. The site has been well landscaped. The "Georgetown" had five bedrooms, three full baths and was completely insulated. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert)

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

In March of 1976, as Americans began their year long celebration of the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, children and staff from Custer Elementary School posed before one of the Bicentennial exhibits on display in the school's hallway. Many wore costumes depicting 18th century Colonial fashions. Custer School is located in Lakewood at 7700 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W. The original school was named Custer School after pioneer settler Lesour Custer; it was rebuilt in 1953. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society.

School children--Lakewood; Costumes;

The Georgetown model home. One of the five bedrooms designed by Pete Naccarato for Heritage Homecrafters' "Georgetown" model home was evidently meant for youngsters, probably boys. The bedroom could easily fit two twin beds constructed in a roughly hewn style and decorated with bold patterned bedspreads and matching curtains. Framed pictures of Indian warriors hang on one wall while miniature trains, boats and toy figurines add to the room's appeal. One bedside lamp appears to have as its base a parking meter. This home was built on a permanent site in Puyallup for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)

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

August E. and Albertine Stebner posed for a studio portrait on February 27, 1976. Mr. Stebner was the president of Stebner's, Inc., a home furnishings store. Stebner's had been in business in Tacoma since 1948. Mr. Stebner and his brother had arrived here from Yakima in 1946 and were later joined by two other brothers. The surviving founders would later combine their floor covering and furniture stores into one location at 5510 Sixth Avenue. Stebner's , Inc. would be sold to six long-time employees in 1976. August and Albertine Stebner resided in Rosedale. This photograph would be used for the announcement of the Stebners' 50th wedding anniversary in the April 16, 1978, News Tribune. Photograph ordered by Mr. and Mrs. August E. Stebner. (TNT 7-1-76, A-6 ad about business sale; TNT 4-16-78, E-10) TPL-10146

Stebner, August E.; Stebner, Albertine;