Luxurious bedroom suite at the Winthrop Hotel. Several rooms, #619, 801and 825, were photographed on August 7, 1963. This particular bedroom featured a circular bed, thick new wall-to-wall carpeting, portable television and comfortably padded armchairs. Lighting was provided by several table lamps and dropped lighting over the bed. New management in 1963 planned extensive remodeling of the venerable hotel. BU-12179

Beds; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Governor Albert D. Rosellini with author Reverend David Wilkerson, at left in photo, and Rev. Wilkerson's book "The Cross and the Switchblade." The book entailed the events leading up to the founding of Teen Challenge, a faith-based intervention program for gang members by a simple country preacher. The best-seller was translated into 30 different languages and read by 50 million people since 1963. A motion picture of the same title was released in 1969. In 1986 Reverend Wilkerson opened the Times Square Church in NYC. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Wilkerson, David; Clergy--Tacoma; Religious books--Tacoma;

Winthrop Hotel. Large bedroom suite at the Winthrop Hotel. By 1963, the Winthrop was 38 years old and new management undertook the renovation of the downtown hotel. This room, along with other refurbished rooms, was photographed on August 7, 1963. It contained two double beds, a pair of comfortable arm chairs, large mirror and writing desk. Modern lighting helped to brighten the room. Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel. BU-12178

Hotels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Beds; Mirrors; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Launching of military vessel MSI-14 on Saturday, October 26, 1963. Ship was built by Tacoma Boat Building and waits to be launched at Pacific Boat Yard, 759 Port of Tacoma Road. She was the second of series of wooden-hulled, non-magnetic minesweepers ordered by the Navy. Tacoma Boat Building would also build four other larger minesweepers. The ship's sponsor was Mrs. Mark C. Jewett of Washington D.C. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boat Building. (TNT 10-25-63, p. 28, TNT 10-27-63, A-8)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Extending a helping hand to those in need was one of the aims of the March of Dimes. A little girl in a wheelchair carefully examines the palm of a smiling visitor on October 15, 1963, in a specially designed classroom at Seward Elementary School. The school, located at So. 49th & Alaska, had facilities specifically geared toward children with physical and mental disabilities along with regular classrooms. Photograph ordered by the March of Dimes.

March of Dimes (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wheelchairs;

View of Odlin residence and Puget Sound taken from hillside above on August 10, 1963. The home of Reno Odlin, chairman of Puget Sound National Bank, was designed to take full advantage of the splendid views of Puget Sound. A large swimming pool surrounded by colorful table umbrellas is immediately adjacent to the home. A Washington State Historical Society Board of Curators meeting was reportedly being held on August 10, 1963 at the home of Mr. Odlin; he was associated with the historical society and served as its president for many years. (TNT 8-18-63, D-11)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979--Homes & haunts; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Members of the Washington State Historical Society Board of Curators enjoy an August 10, 1963, outdoor meeting at the home of Reno Odlin, Puget Sound National Bank's Chairman and longtime society official. They are relaxing under the shade of fringed umbrellas that are grouped around the large inground swimming pool. Magnificent views of Puget Sound are clearly visible below the estate. Those in attendance included E.K. Murray, Rev. W.L. Davis of Chicago, Director emeritus Chapin Foster, Museum director Bruce LeRoy, Joshua Green, Sr., of Seattle and Mrs. John M. McClelland, Jr., of Longview. (TNT 8-18-63, D-11)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979--Homes & haunts; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A steel tower is affixed to the top of this small building on wheels at the Pioneer Sand and Gravel pit. This is probably part of the enormous Pioneer Sand and Gravel pit north of Chambers Creek near Steilacoom. Steel wires appear to be linked to another tower in the horizon. Photograph was taken on September 20, 1963, upon request by Sauerman Brothers.

Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co. (Steilacoom);

The Washington Natural Gas Company was preparing to host a four-day open house to be held on September 11-14, 1963, when this late August photograph of their new headquarters building was taken. The new headquarters was built on the grounds of the old Cheney Field/Tiger Field on South 38th Street. Designed by Robert Evans/Swedberg & Associates architects, the modernistic building was constructed of pre-cast concrete, utilizing the "hy-urly" method. It featured a unique towering walkway and adjoining water fountains. Nelson Construction were the contractors. Guided tours would be offered during the open house. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-1,2)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Gas industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Ruth & J.R. Wigen home extending into Commencement Bay is being remodeled in late October, 1963. A large two-story addition is in the process of being framed. Glass panes have yet to be installed in the wooden addition. The house and business next door, Bayshore Boat Lockers, were previously owned by Howard Holman. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Wigen, J.R.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Remodeling--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Night exposure of window display at Rhodes Brothers Department Store. Five mannequins are dressed in the latest "country look" as Rhodes Bros. promoted the Seventeen Magazine fashion show to be held on August 8, 1963. Large handbags, distinctive hats, and casual clothing are apparently geared toward the high school and older crowd. The theme of the show was "the Look of Knowledge."

Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rhodes Brothers Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mannequins;

Interior of new Star Iron & Steel Co. plant on Alexander Avenue. Richards Studio notes indicate these are "fixed wheel gates" in process of being assembled. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Additional view of Star Iron & Steel Co.'s "Porta Tower" in operation at the Cotten Bros. logging site located in Packwood. These towers could be moved from logging camps to other logging camps with relative ease with transport by heavy-duty trucks. "Porta Towers" were mobile steel spur trees. See A139670-4 for another view of "Porta Tower" in use. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel; Hoisting machinery; Logs;

ca. 1890. A glimpse into Steilacoom's past as two buildings on the north side of Commercial Street, between Main and Balch, were photographed ca. 1890. The smaller building to the right was built by George Weller in 1850 as a butcher shop. Henry Rupp later purchased it and operated a beer hall in it during the 1880's and 1890's. At the time of this photograph the larger two-story building was divided into a post office (on the left) and a butcher shop. There was a residence on the second floor. Both buildings were torn down in 1938.

Beer halls--Steilacoom; Post offices--Steilacoom; Facades--Steilacoom;

ca. 1916. In 1916, Steilacoom School District #1 built a new brick school for $15,000. In the winter of 1916-17, three teachers including the principal Miss Beatrice Blair, and grades 1-8 moved into the new school. The school was built directly in front of the old wooden two-story school originally built in 1892 on land purchased from school board member, E.R. Rogers, on Nisqually Street. The above photograph shows both schools; the old school was sold to a Mr. Gamble for $25. It was torn down in 1917. (History of Pierce County, Washington, Vol. II, p. 39; Town on the Sound, p. 101-105)

Steilacoom School (Steilacoom); Public schools--Steilacoom;

Aerial of Tacoma city skyline. Stock footage, 1964. Only one car appears to be traveling across the 11th Street Bridge heading towards the industrial Tideflats area on this bright day in October, 1964. It has apparently passed through the Tacoma business district of Pacific Ave. and A Street. Prominent structures on these streets include the (Old) City Hall, Puget Sound National Bank, Rust Building, Washington Building, Tacoma Building and Perkins Building. Portions of Central School, County-City Building and the Tacoma Public Library can be spotted on Tacoma Ave. So., further in the background. TPL-2314

Aerial photographs; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma;

Angled view of Tacoma city skyline taken on October 17, 1964, by air. Schuster Parkway has yet to be built through part of the wooded area shown. 11th Street Bridge leading to the Tideflats from the business district is first bridge towards right-center. ASARCO smelter in distance; glimpses of Stadium district including high school to the right top, (Old) City Hall on Commerce St. and its replacement, the County-City Building a few blocks away on Tacoma Ave. So., venerable Central School in upper center. City Waterway (now Thea Foss) is tranquil body of water shown. TPL-9654

Aerial photographs; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma; City Waterway (Tacoma);

Aerial of Lakewood's Tyee Park neighborhood with focus on I-5 & Bridgeport Way interchange. Clover Park Vocational can be seen in the upper section of this December 10, 1963, aerial. Clover Creek is in the foreground. Hwy 99 and I-5 run parallel to each other with Bridgeport Way intersecting. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-9302

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970; Express highways--Lakewood;

Stock footage, February, 1964, of aerials of So. 38th St., Center St. & Union Ave. Center St. runs horizontally at bottom of page where it intersects with Union Ave. Tacoma Mall with its sole occupant on this date, the Bon Marche, is at upper center of photograph with I-5 nearby. 38th St. is running almost horizontally in the center.

Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1964. 1964 Stock footage. Exterior of Olympia Brewing Co. facilities. Visitors were made welcome daily at the Olympia Brewing Co. plant in Tumwater, south of Olympia. The Olympia Brewing Co. grew out of the Capital Brewing Co. in 1902 at which time they chose the phrase "It's the Water" to describe why their beers tasted so good. The Leopold Schmidt family owned and operated the brewery from 1896 to 1983. The All-American Bottled Water Corp. purchased the brewery from the Miller Brewing Co. on April 2, 2004, and would concentrate on bottling water, not beer. TPL-9323

Brewing industry--Olympia--1960-1970; Olympia Brewing Co. (Olympia);

Managed by Floyd Bloom, the K&W Thriftway in Parkland would be celebrating its grand opening on December 12, 1963. It was combined with Save Way Drugs, managed by Don Shaw. Besides the usual grocery items of meat, fresh produce, and beverages, shoppers could also purchase hardware, variety items, pick up prescriptions and enjoy dining at the snack bar. A new concept of merchandising was used called "total shopping," whereby everything in both stores could be checked through the grocery checkstands instead of individual departments. This was thought to save time and steps for shoppers. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 12-11-63, A-10)

K&W Thriftway (Parkland); Supermarkets--Parkland;

Three nurses are shown pushing juvenile beds and cribs through a corridor, at Mary Bridge Hospital in this photograph from May of 1959. The hospital, which opened in March of 1955, treated patients from birth to age 14 and served all of southwest Washington. When built, the hospital contained only 40 beds; it was built with the third floor unfinished to allow for future expansion. By 1959 the hospital was constantly overcrowded. A constant shifting of beds was neccessary to meet the needs of the children. Some infectious cases required isolation and boys and girls were always segregated. The hospital contained no single rooms; it had 10 two bed rooms and four 5 bed rooms. In 1959, plans were being made and funds raised to complete the third floor and to build an extension, adding 60 beds for a total of 100. (TNT 5/3/1959, pg. A-14, TNT 5/13/1959, pg. B-9)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma);

Publicity picture of "The Interludes," ordered by Star-Hi Records. The clean cut pair are listed in the Richards Studio records as Roger Laybourn, left, and Don Allard on the right. The 18 year old duo resided in Fircrest and were graduates of Wilson High School. Their first record "I Want You To Know" had been released in the west on the Star-Hi label by their manager Russ Malray of Tacoma. On the record, the duo was accompanied by the Ben Taravello Combo. When they played locally, the pair either sang and accompanied themselves on guitar and piano or performed with their own rock and roll combo. TPL-6571 (TNT 6/28/1959, pg. C-14)

Rock groups--Tacoma--1950-1960; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Musicians--Tacoma--1950-1960; Singers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laybourn, Roger; Allard, Don;

The Opera House at Steve' s Gay '90s Restaurant. The Opera House opened in 1956 and was the main entertainment venue at Steve's, where a full floor show was performed every Friday and Saturday night. Its crystal chandeliers came from the Seattle Opera House and its walls were adorned with photographs of the beautiful old homes of Tacoma. It was furnished with antiques gathered by owner Steve Pease at estate sales and auctions. In mid June of 1959, Steve's was celebrating its 10th anniversary with "continuous" entertainment Wednesday - Saturday. (TNT 6/16/1959, pg. 8-9)

Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The bas relief at the front of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland, ordered by the Olympian Stone Co. of Seattle. The original church at this site was "The Gray Church" built in 1907 and also named Trinity Lutheran. It was demolished in 1957 and this new church, designed by John Richards of Lea, Pearson and Richards, was dedicated in March of 1959. The relief over the door was designed by Pacific Lutheran College Art Professor George Roskos. The three ton sculpture illustrates the parable of the sower, how both seed and the word of God need fertile soil to take root and grow.

Trinity Lutheran Church (Parkland); Lutheran churches--Parkland; Bas-reliefs;

A copy of an old photograph ordered in May of 1959 by Eliza McCabe. The 1959 City Directory lists an Eliza C. (Mrs. Louis) McCabe at 2509 So. 56th.

ca. 1908. Copy negative of a customer's print. The print is dated September 7, 1908 and was taken on the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Mead. The individuals are identified as back row, left to right, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mead and William H. Mead. Bottom row, left to right, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Mead and Mrs. and Mrs. Martin E. Mead. All of the individuals are dressed in dark, somber clothes.

Mead, Martin E.; Mead, Steven; Mead, William H.; Mead, J.S.; Anniversaries;

E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co.; company officials and employees at the fifty year anniversary celebration for the DuPont Wa. plant. The company had 172 employees; 33 of which had been employed for 25 years or longer. Its payroll exceeded $1,000,000. For this celebration, current employees were also joined by retirees. Over 550 employees, retired workers and guests attended the Open House. The company had produced over a billion pounds of explosives at this location since 1909. (TNT 8/20/1959, pg. C-11, 8/30/1959, pg. B-3)

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (Dupont)--People; Anniversaries--Dupont--1950-1960; E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (Dupont)--Commemoration;

These eight Tacoma Elks Lodge members were planners of the 13th annual Elks Salmon Derby held on September 20, 1959. Displayed around them are the generous prizes awarded to the top fishermen. First prize was the 16-foot Starlet boat and trailer valued at $1,500, second, the 35 HP Mercury outboard and third, the hunting rifle. Various other prizes are displayed hung on the fishing net, mostly lures and rods and reels. The 1959 Derby drew 894 entrants who caught 101 fish. First prize was won by Morris Clausen. His 12 lb. 3 oz. salmon, caught at the mouth of the Puyallup River, was lured with some herring left over from a Westport fishing jaunt the week before and preserved in the freezer. Chuck Horjes, football player from Stadium High, University of Washington and the College of Puget Sound, took second place with a 12-pounder and Emil Tietje was third. (TNT 9/13/1959, pg. D-18; 9/21/1959, pg. 17)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Salmon; Fishing; Contests--Tacoma--1950-1960; Awards; Boats--Tacoma; Rifles;

Governor Albert D. Rosellini (far right) was one of many civic and political leaders who lent a hand at the first annual Fort Steilacoom Old Fashioned Threshin' Bee on August 30, 1959, held on Western State Hospital grounds. Although he did wear a straw hat, his white shirt, tie and dress slacks made him a little overdressed for much real work. Crowds estimated at 13,000 attended the Bee and enjoyed watching the steam powered threshers in action, devoured pancakes at the special breakfast, and rode Steve Pease's cable car around the 825-acre hospital. 196 bushels of oats and mountains of straw were harvested. The event was sponsored by the Western Steam Friends Association, the South Tacoma Kiwanis Club, and Western State. ALBUM 10. (TNT 8-30-59, p. 1, 8-31-59, p. 1)

Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Pitchforks; Hay; Haystacks; Threshing machines; Threshing--Lakewood;