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.

Gangplanks; Vessels; Hoisting machinery;

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)

Johnson, Kenn E.; Watercolors;

Back of photo: Cascadia Juvenile Reception Diagnostic Center Photograph by Jerry Buck

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.);

Back of photo: Boys Club- Eastside

Back of photo: Photograph by Bob Rudsii

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.

Musicians--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--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tugboats--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tugboats--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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.

Excavation--1970-1980; Machinery; Dirt; Road construction;

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.

Excavation--1970-1980; Machinery; Trucks--1970-1980; Road construction;

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)

Bunker, Dave; Musicians; Entertainers;

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.

Tugboats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);

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.

Tugboats--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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)

Brides--1970-1980; Wedding clothing & dress; Weddings--University Place--1970-1980; Slikas, Teckla Ann--Marriage;

Progress report on new United Mutual Savings Bank site. Work continues on the building of the new United Mutual Savings Bank headquarters on 11th St. between Broadway and Commerce. This May 16, 1973, photograph indicates that forms are being laid and ground excavated. Once completed, the bank would be a six-story highrise, rising 110 feet above Commerce St. Mayor Gordon Johnston, bank president Howard Scott and chrm. of the board Russell Harkness were present at the site earlier in May for groundbreaking ceremonies. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 5-4-73, A-1 -article on groundbreaking)

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Back of photo:
Daffodil Festival-1973

May Day court - Annie Wright School. Although the school's name had changed from Seminary to School, traditions such as May Day still remained. The 1973 May Day Queen Lisa Bean and her royal court posed proudly for their formal portrait on May 12, 1973. Included were senior girls from Iran, Hong Kong and Japan. May Day ceremonies were part of events occurring on parents' weekend. Color photograph ordered by Annie Wright School. (TNT 5-18-73, A-8)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Private schools--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bean, Lisa; School children--Tacoma--1970-1980; Students--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Elevated view, possibly taken from the rooftop of the Harvester, of Commencement Bay and the Tideflats in May of 1973. The two Kaiser Domes are located noticeably in the background; St.Regis Paper Co. and its mountains of chips are closer-in. Residents of the proposed "Nineteen Broadway North" luxury condominiums would have a similar view. The condominium complex would be located between Broadway and "E" with groundbreaking scheduled for January of 1974. Color photograph ordered by RC W. Joint Venture c/o Bindon & Wright Architects, Seattle. (TNT 7-22-73, D-14-article on condos)

Commencement Bay (Wash.); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma);