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

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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;

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Daffodil Festival--1973
Russ Carmack Staff Photographer

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial photograph, probably taken in the fall of 1973, of the St. Regis Paper Co. The plant, the county's largest non-military employer, was located between the Puyallup and St. Paul Waterways. St. Regis would be acquired by Champion International Corp. in 1984 and subsequently sold to Simpson Tacoma Kraft the following year. Simpson Tacoma Kraft still maintains the plant in 2007.

Aerial views; St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Unidentified ships docked at Port of Tacoma, as seen by air, in 1973. The Port, then as now, was a busy, bustling place which saw the arrival and departure of many ships during the year.

Aerial views; Vessels; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. The former Winthrop Hotel gets a good scrubbing by Allied Mobile Powerwash in 1973 as powerful streams of water remove dirt and grime from its exterior. This view is of the Winthrop's back. A glimpse of the Pantages Theater is on the extreme left edge. The Winthrop ceased operations as a hotel in August of 1971 and was converted into senior/elderly housing in 1973.

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Lovely landscape view of what is possibly Commencement Bay at sunset. The colors of the sky are mirrored on the water's surface. Small shrubs and trees are shown only in their outlines.

Landscape photographs; Bodies of water;

ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. The Simon brothers were believed to be in attendance at the 1973 Tacoma Area Chamber of Commerce meeting which featured a speech by Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson. Phil, Norm and Herb Simon (from left) come from a family with strong Tacoma ties. Their father, Joseph Simon, owned and operated the (Joseph) Simon & Sons scrap metal recycling business for decades. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Men--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Simon, Phil; Simon, Norm; Simon, Herb; Families--Tacoma--1970-1980; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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Indians, Nisqually

Nine people stand around a campfire.

Sid Mills and an unidentified tribal member fishing on the Nisqually River despite laws preventing fishing. Both tribal members were arrested after they dropped a net and sped upstream.

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Indians, Nisqually
Photograph by Jerry Buck

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Indians, Nisqually

Sid Mills and an unidentified tribal member fishing on the Nisqually River. Both were arrested after they dropped a net and sped upstream.

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Indians, Nisqually
Photograph by Jerry Buck

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Traffic jams into Satiacum's fireworks stands
Photograph by Bob Rudsit

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Auburn's cramped quarters
Mayor Stan Kersey, right, in busy city building-department office.
Photo by Warren Anderson

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'Illegal' camp is cleared away
Lori Robinson, Rogers HS, (left) and Laurette Ng, Lincoln HS, Tacoma removing old campsite from near backcountry lakeshore. Fire ring rocks were thrown into lake to make unavailable. No camping is allowed within 100 ft. of lakes.
Jay M. Steinberg, Midway Station, Kent

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Backwoods' equal rights
Tina Lindstrom, Franklin Pierce HS, Tacoma, and Dave Dustan, Stadium HS, Tacoma, carry log used to make footbridge. Tool used is a Swede Hook... nick-named "nose-pickers"
Jay M. Steinberg, Midway Station, Kent