Closer aerial view of Stadium District in February of 1970. The Neo-classic Washington State Historical Society building overlooks Stadium Bowl and adjacent Stadium High School at the right edge of the photograph. Other prominent landmarks in the area are the Romanesque First Presbyterian Church at 20 Tacoma Ave. So. (lower center) and the white tower of the Vista Manor Apartments at 319 Tacoma Ave. No. (near top of photograph). Across the street from the Vista Manor is the Central Lutheran Church with its white steel 25-foot revolving cross. A segment of Wright Park is toward the left edge. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Society Building (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma);
Aerial photograph in a series of North end neighborhoods on February 20, 1970. The University of Puget Sound is located on 97 wooded acres in the populous North end. It can be seen in the center of the photograph, in the 1500 block of North Warner. Jefferson Park is close by at North 9th & Monroe, near the bottom of the picture. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Jefferson Park (Tacoma); Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Employees of Edgewood's National Auto Parts posed for a group portrait outside the store on February 20, 1970. From left to right are : Harold Sponberg, Richard Dixon, Darrell Peterson (holding an A.P. muffler), unidentified A.P. sales representative, and Robert Estell, holding a sign advertising A.P. clamps and non-rust pipes. MasterCharge and FirstBank cards were accepted for payment. Photograph ordered by A.P. Parts, Toledo, Ohio. (Additional information provided by a reader)
National Auto Parts (Edgewood); Automobile equipment & supplies; Signs (Notices); Sponberg, Harold; Dixon, Richard; Peterson, Darrell; Estell, Robert;
Progress photographs. Each month for several months at the same time and on roughly the same day, progress photographs were taken of the construction of the immense (National) Bank of Washington Plaza in downtown Tacoma. Photographs were taken at 9 a.m. on or about the 20th by the Richards Studio. This photograph was taken on February 20, 1970, as construction is well under way. Located in close proximity to Puget Sound National Bank, the structure would be a $12,000,000 block-wide development. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.
Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma);
Aerial view looking north toward Commencement Bay on February 20, 1970. Wright Park is the wooded area at the left; First Presbyterian Church is Romanesque structure at 20 Tacoma Ave. So. The Vista Manor Apartments are located in the white 16-story building upper center. Near the Vista Manor is the Central Lutheran Church. ASARCO smokestack is near left corner. Stadium High School and Washington State Historical Society building overlooking the bay on the right. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.); Stadium High School (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma);
Aerial look at the Stadium District featuring Division and 1st-3rd Streets in February of 1970. Division is the street heading in a northeast direction with Wright Park on the right. The First Church of Christ, Scientist, is at the corner of Division and "I, " across the street from the park. The dome of the First Presbyterian Church can be spotted near the top of the photograph; it is located at Tacoma Avenue So. and Division. The three streets running diagonally are 3rd, 2nd and 1st (l-r). Walker Chevrolet is the large dealership in the 600 block of Division, in the wedge shaped property. Stadium High School and Stadium Bowl are upper left center overlooking Commencement Bay. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wright Park (Tacoma); First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Walker Chevrolet Co. (Tacoma);
Petition. An extended petition is on display at KTVW, Channel 13, on February 19, 1970, registering a protest to the president of the United States. The signers of the petition were against the shipping of nerve gas from Okinawa to Hermiston, Oregon and "elsewhere." Signatures visible were obtained from residents of Edmonds down to Shelton. Senator Warren G. Magnuson was photographed with this, or a very similar petition, of 63,000 signatures and indicated that he was requesting an appointment with President Nixon to deliver the long scroll of names. The nerve gas, although destined for Oregon, would have to pass through Washington State. (TNT 3-1-70, C-23 - photograph of Magnuson with petition)
Petitions--Washington; KTVW (Tacoma); Television studios--Tacoma;
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Located mere blocks from Pacific Avenue, Good Shepherd is still an active church some 36 years after this photograph was taken on February 16, 1970. This is the new sanctuary of Good Shepherd's; it would be dedicated on March 8, 1970, with a procession from the old chapel to the new. Constructed out of cedar and trimmed with stone, the large building had a full basement for social activities. The freestanding tower houses Maas-Rowe carillions which were a memorial gift to the church. The buildings and their contents had an estimated worth of $250,000. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 3-6-70, D-5)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Wooden churches--Tacoma;
Parsonage at Good Shepherd. This is believed to be the contemporary two-story parsonage belonging to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The church is located close to Pacific Ave. at 140 E. 56th St. The parsonage is believed to be located at 131 E. 58th St. Rev. Roland Koch is listed in the 1970 City Directory as the church's pastor. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Religious dwellings--Tacoma;
Concordia Lutheran School. View of Concordia Lutheran School in February of 1970. This private K-8th grade school had its cornerstone laid on April 30, 1950, and opened the same year. It was designed by architect Lyle Swedberg. It is still located at 202 E. 56th St., near Stewart Heights Park, and in close proximity to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Concordia Lutheran School (Tacoma); Private schools--Tacoma; Church schools--Tacoma;
Lutheran church. The tower and buildings are part of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 E. 56th St., as pictured on February 16, 1970. They are constructed primarily of cedar. This is Good Shepherd's new sanctuary that would be dedicated on Sunday, March 8, 1970. The large church had seating for 450 and a full basement for social activities. Good Shepherd is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 3-6-70, D-5)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Wooden churches--Tacoma;
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Another view of part of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 E. 56th St., in February of 1970, about three weeks prior to the dedication of the church's new sanctuary. The structures were primarily constructed of cedar with stone trimming on the church. The freestanding tower contained Maas-Rowe carillions which were a memorial gift to the church. The Rev. Harold G. Johnson, who was the first resident pastor from 1951-55, traveled from California to be the guest speaker at the dedication on March 8, 1970. Good Shepherd's first chapel unit (not shown) was dedicated in 1954. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (TNT 3-6-70, D-5)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Wooden churches--Tacoma;
The John S. Baker Junior High School (now Middle School) had many students interested in joining the school band. In February of 1970, the large band posed under the tall firs at the south end school located at 8320 So. I St., near So. 84th and Yakima Ave. Both boys and girls wore vests decorated with the school logo. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School.
Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma; Youth bands--Tacoma--1970-1980;
In February of 1970, a group of African-American students at John S. Baker Junior High School (now Middle School) dressed in clothing representing their ethnic heritage to celebrate Black History Week. Many of the girls had large Afros while some chose to wear traditional head wraps. The school is still located near South 84th & Yakima Avenue, at 8320 South I Street. In February 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, proposed the establishment of "Negro History Week" to honor the history and contributions of African Americans to American life. Negro History Week became Black History Week in the early 1970's. In 1976, the week-long observance was expanded to a month in honor of the nation's bicentennial. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School. (http://www.colapublib.org/bhm/) TPL-8584
African Americans--Clothing & dress; African Americans--Education; Young adults; Public schools--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Hairstyles--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Five John S. Baker Junior High (now Middle) School cheerleaders wave their pom-poms as they surround a statue of the school mascot, "Brutus," in this February, 1970, photograph. Each girl is wearing an outfit with a cartoon bulldog on her two-toned sweater. From left: Tammy (no last name provided), Margaret Herd, Joanne Hetlie, Candy Cummings and Peggy Rowan. Photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School. (Additional identification provided by a reader)
Cheerleading--Tacoma--1970-1980; Uniforms; Sculpture--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1970-1980; Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; Herd, Margaret; Hetlie, Joanne; Cummings, Candy; Rowan, Peggy;
1970 Richards stock footage. Color photograph of the all-aluminum ferry "Avalon" at Martinolich Shipbuilding facilities on February 9, 1970. The ferry, with capacity of 500 passengers, was launched in October of 1969. At that time she was the largest aluminum vessel (160-feet) built for commercial use according to Martinolich president Anthony Martinolich. The $2,300,000 ship would be put into service in the San Pedro, California, area as a transporter of people to and from Catalina Island. The white and red-trimmed vessel was owned by several owners including Robert Sprague. She came equipped with air ducts, rest rooms, snack bar, cocktail lounge, and fireproof interior. The 27-foot wide vessel also had stabilizers to reduce roll while cruising at sea. The "Avalon" was designed by Phillip Spaulding & Associates of Seattle. (TNT 2-15-70, p. B-8)
Post Exchange Service Station No. 1. 1970 Richards stock footage. View of Post Exchange Service Station No. 1 believed to be located on Fort Lewis. Multiple booths per rows of pumps. Snow-topped Mount Rainier provides a beautiful backdrop.
Automobile service stations--Fort Lewis; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);
Floating crane. Star Iron & Steel of Tacoma had received a 6.4 million dollar contract in May of 1968 to build 100-ton floating cranes for the U.S. Navy. This view of the floating crane YD-225 was taken on February 7, 1970. Three other cranes were in the process of being constructed. The cranes were built on barges that had living quarters. The YD-225 crane is back in Tacoma as of May, 2010. It is currently owned by the American Construction Co. which uses the floating crane for miscellaneous hook work in their yard. The American Construction Co. purchased the crane from the U.S. Navy about 2005. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 1 - article) (Additional information provided by a reader)
Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Studio portrait - Kristin Schutte. 20-year-old Kristin Schutte, a University of Puget Sound junior majoring in music education, was selected as the Tacoma Youth Symphony's tour soloist for the group's upcoming visit to Switzerland in August of 1970. Miss Schutte, a violinist, is a student of Edward Seferian, director of the UPS-Tacoma Symphony. She has studied the violin for 12 years. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric G. Schutte of Seattle is a graduate of Federal Way High School. Miss Schutte is a member of the UPS-Tacoma Symphony and a former member of the Tacoma Youth Symphony. Photograph ordered by Kristin Schutte. (TNT 2-8-70, D-7; TNT 4-1-70, A-13)
Official city portrait of Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston during his first term of office. Mr. Johnston would serve as mayor from 1970-1978. He had defeated incumbent A.L. Rasmussen on November 4, 1969, by 440 votes. ALBUM 14.
Studio portrait of Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston. Mr. Johnston, an architect, member of the City Planning Commission, and former master sergeant during WWII, defeated incumbent A.L. Rasmussen in the very close November, 1969, general elections. This was Mr. Johnston's first bid in politics. Gordon Johnston took the oath of office on January 12, 1970, becoming Tacoma's 28th mayor. He would subsequently win re-election. Mr. Johnston passed away on March 6, 2006. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma.
Five children stack large wooden blocks under the watchful eye of their teacher on January 28, 1970. The children attended a special day care held under the auspices of Tayet School. Tayet School, in the Salishan housing project, had three distinct Head Start programs. Besides head teacher A. Merklein, there were four other teachers and 11 volunteers and assistants. The school was a part of the Tacoma School District. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 2-8-70, A-21 - article)
Children--Tacoma--1970-1980; Day care; Head Start (Tacoma);
Art Building. On January 24, 1970, a series of photographs were taken of an accident scene occuring on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland. This color view is of the school's Art Building. It is not clear whether the accident occurred at this location or outside one of the nearby buildings. Photograph ordered by Seattle attorneys Reed, McClure, Moceri.
Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1970-1980; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--Buildings; Accidents--Parkland;
Eight African-American young job trainees are taking exams on January 23, 1970, in the offices of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., 1138 Commerce St. The anti-poverty agency sponsored practical training for the disadvantaged; one successful student who took the O.D.I. computer training class through its Manpower Resource Center in November of 1969, Barbara Braggs, became a keypunch operator for McKesson-Robbins. Photograph ordered by Bob Lee, Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. TPL-9148 (TNT 1-25-70, A-15)
African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; Examinations--Tacoma--1960-1970;
These three African American women are in the process of taking timed typing exams in the offices of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., 1138 Commerce St., on January 23, 1970. The O.D.I., an anti-poverty agency, sought to train and place the disadvantaged in various occupations. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; Examinations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Typewriting--Tacoma--1970-1980; Typewriters--1970-1980;
Scotty Burgess and Harold Bond have just completed a final check on the remodeled Victorian home of James Miller. The Hilltop-neighborhood residence was one of 53 units to be refurbished by April 1, 1970, through a home rehabilitation program jointly sponsored by the Tacoma Urban League and Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. The I St. home was in very poor condition before its remodeling but is now worth abour $14,000. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 1-25-70, C-22)
This home in the Hilltop neighborhood is in need of repair. The paint on the house is cracked and peeling and the home should be re-roofed. The chimney may need to be re-pointed. A tire rests against the side of the house near the metal clothes line poles. A picket fence seems to end abruptly as some of the fence has fallen over. This may be the Washington St. home of John Ristick which qualified for the home rehabilitation program jointly sponsored by the Tacoma Urban League and the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. The old bungalow is one of 53 units to be refurbished by April 1, 1970. 29 families of low income have already been placed in these specific homes. The Ristick home was purchased for $5300. When work is completed in three months, and brought up to FHA standards, the home will be worth $16,000. Photographed on January 20, 1970, on behalf of Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 1-25-70, C-22)
Ristick, John--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tires; Fences;
Two stewardesses pose on January 20, 1970, next to and inside an engine of an DC-8 at McChord Field. They are employees of the Flying Tiger Line, an airfreight company. Photograph ordered by Flying Tiger Line.
Stewards; Flight attendants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flying Tiger Line; Transport planes--Tacoma;
A flight attendant for the Flying Tiger Line is dressed for duty on January 20, 1970. She is wearing her uniform of dark skirt with short-sleeved top and white gloves. A large travel bag dangles from her shoulder. The DC-8 is parked at McChord Field. Photograph ordered by Flying Tiger Line.
Stewards; Flight attendants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flying Tiger Line; Transport planes--Tacoma;
Outdoor lighting standard believed to be installed on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University. The unit was manufactured by HAPCO (Hubbard Aluminum Products Company), a division of Kearny-National, Inc. HAPCO was a major manufacturer of high quality aluminum street light poles and brackets and was originally called Hubbard & Co., makers of steel hardware for the electric utility market. Not only practical, the lighting standard was aesthetically pleasing as well. (www.hapco.com) Photograph ordered by HAPCO Co., Beaverton, Oregon.
