ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Closer aerial view of what is believed to be Concrete Technology Corp., 1123 Port of Tacoma Rd., on the Tacoma tideflats. This photograph was possibly taken in the summer of 1975. Concrete Technology dealt in prestressed and precast concrete. Waterway shown is believed to be the Blair Waterway (formerly Port Industrial Waterway).
ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Aerial view of industrial facility on Tacoma's tideflats. This is believed to be Concrete Technology's plant on Port of Tacoma Rd. Waterway is believed to be the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway.
ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Rear view of Union Station. Located on lower Pacific Avenue, Union Station was built in 1911 by the Hurley-Mason Co. Although the station is still there some thirty years after this 1975 aerial photograph was taken, its surroundings are quite different. SR-705 would be built to run behind the station and the last train would leave Union Station in June of 1984. The Washington State History Museum is now on the site of the former tree-lined parking lot while the Federal Courts are now located in a new wing north of Union Station. Plans to construct a shopping center/transportation complex including Union Station were shelved after many years of trying. TPL-2399
Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1970-1980;
A victorious Jim Kittilsby is surrounded by his family and several carts full of groceries from the Parkland Piggly Wiggly supermarket. The PLU p.e. instructor/baseball coach was the winner of Shasta Beverage's shopping spree and thus entitled to pick out as many groceries as he could in a 7-minute time frame, or $300 worth, whichever came first, on December 11, 1974. As evident, his grocery carts are filled with bags of C&H sugar, flour, cereals and meat. Two bottles of Shasta soda are held triumphantly by members of his family. Mr. Kittilsby filled five shopping carts but had to give back three carts since he had reached his $300 limit. He spent his spare time entering contests winning everything from 17 sheets of carbon paper (his first prize) to his latest, a Walt Disney record. Photograph ordered by Hoefer Amidei Associates, San Francisco. (TNT 11-10-74, A-2-Denny MacGougan column; TNT 12-12-74, A-1 article)
Jim Kittilsby hustles down the empty aisles of the Parkland Piggly Wiggly supermarket on December 11, 1974, with a cart piled with Wheaties and Cheerios. He was a man on a mission: to stockpile as many groceries as he was able to in 7 minutes. Mr. Kittilsby had won a shopping spree sponsored by Shasta Beverage with his winning entry of 50 words or less extolling the virtues of Shasta's 14-flavor collection of sodas. He was a physical education instructor at Pacific Lutheran University and resided with his family close to the school at 510 - 123rd St. South in Parkland. Photograph ordered by Hoefer Amidei Associates, San Francisco. (TNT 11-10-74, A-2- Denny MacGougan column; TNT 12-12-74, A-1 article)
Pacific Lutheran University physical education instructor Jim Kittilsby (center), winner of the Shasta Beverage shopping spree, was invited to grab as many groceries as he could during a 7-minute spree at the Parkland Piggly Wiggly, provided the total amount was $300 or less. Mr. Kittilsby is pictured above on December 11, 1974, clutching a large bottle of Shasta Orange Soda. Photograph ordered by Hoefer Amidei Associates, San Francisco. (TNT 11-10-74, A-2 -Denny MacGougan column; TNT 12-12-74, A-1 article)
New officers of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma celebrate the passing of the gavel at the group's Christmas party on December 7, 1974, held at the Sherwood Inn. Les Rhea was elected president. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 12-6-74, D-11 article)
Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma (Tacoma);
Don Christian of Butler-Jarvis Construction, seated in the cab of his vehicle, smilingly accepts Christmas wreaths from two members of the Lemon's Beach Orthopedic Guild in late November of 1974. Mrs. Jan W. Barmore (l) and Mrs. Don A. Henry are promoting the annual holly and Noble Fir wreath sale with proceeds to benefit the Mary Bridge Children's Health Center. Photograph ordered by the Lemon's Beach Orthopedic Guild. (TNT 11-24-74, E-9)
Wreaths; Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Lemon's Beach Orthopedic Guild; Barmore, Jan W.--Family; Henry, Don A.--Family; Christian, Don;
John S. Baker Junior High (now Middle School) athletes. This group photographed on Halloween, 1974, in the school's gymnasium is believed to be Baker's wrestling team and coaches. The school mascot, an imposing bulldog statue, occupies a front row spot. Color photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School.
Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Athletes--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wrestlers--Tacoma;
Long-limbed athletes posed on October 31, 1974, at John S. Baker Junior High (now Middle School). These boys are believed to be the school's basketball team. They are wearing Baker's school colors of maroon and gold with knee length socks. Color photograph ordered by Baker Junior High School.
Baker Junior High School (Tacoma); Athletes--Tacoma--1970-1980; Basketball players--Tacoma--1970-1980;
What is 150 feet long, 10 feet high, and has a serious over-bite? a mechanical haunted monster, of course. Erskine Manufacturing Co. of Puyallup has developed especially for Halloween this "experimental" model for public viewing near Willows Shopping Center, South 112th and Meridian. Proceeds will benefit Puyallup-area organizations. Photo appeared in article, "WARNING: Possible health hazard" TNT 10/30/1974 p.A4
Judy Maida tests a phone line while securely strapped to a telephone pole by her lineman's belt in October of 1974. Ms. Maida was employed by Pacific Northwest Bell. By the 1970s, telephone companies began to hire women as linemen. Women were given the opportunity to move out of the business office to good paying outdoor jobs. Ms. Maida retired from Qwest in 1995. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell, Seattle. (Additional information provided by a reader)
Posing for a full length portrait while wearing a close-fitting, sleeveless gown, is Mitze Rowe who appeared in the Olympus Hotel's Mirror Room in late October of 1974. A News Tribune ad dated October 25, 1974, stated that this was her first time in Tacoma. The same young lady had been photographed in a "bikini" in D165329, image 1. Her gown has a long slit in the front where one leg in a high heeled "mule" is exposed. Photograph ordered by the Olympus Hotel. (TNT 10-25-74, B-5)
Mitze Rowe, possibly an entertainer or dancer, was photographed in mid-October of 1974 on behalf of the Olympus Hotel. The longhaired young woman posed in a revealing two-piece outfit and black high heeled "mules." Her dark hair was worn in the popular beehive style of the day. A News Tribune ad of October 25, 1974, indicated that the "beautiful and tantalizing" Mitze would be making her first appearance in Tacoma in the Olympus' Mirror Room that Friday, the 25th. Photograph ordered by the Olympus Hotel. (TNT 10-25-74, B-5 -Ad)
Sea-Tac Mall. Construction has progressed rapidly since the June 3, 1974, groundbreaking for the $35,000,000 Sea-Tac Mall. Located on 72 acres at South 320th & Pacific Hwy. South, the regional shopping center in Federal Way is expected to be completed in August of 1975. Three department stores and 80 additional stores are anticipated for the air conditioned mall with free parking for 4000 cars. Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. of Hawthorne, CA, is the general contractor. Two new streets are to be created on the site's perimeter, South 324th on the south and 23rd Ave. on the east. Pacific Hwy. South is to be widened on the east side. Also widened will be South 320th St. In addition, two manmade lakes will be created to hold surface water during heavy rains. The water will be released in controlled storm sewers. Photograph ordered by Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. (TNT 6-5-74 -article on upcoming Mall)
Progress photographs - United Mutual Savings Bank. Wooden barricades around the upcoming United Mutual Savings Bank headquarters advise Tacomans that "This could be the start of something BIG!" The bank was five months away from its formal dedication date of February 14, 1975. Built on the site of the old Manning's Market by McDonald Construction Co., the six-story precast concrete structure was designed by local architects Lea, Pearson & Richards. Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Progress photographs- United Mutual Savings Bank. The new headquarters for United Mutual Savings Bank, located on 11th St. between Broadway and Commerce, looks well on its way to being completed by mid-September, 1974. It has reached its six-story limit and glass windows now appear to be in the process of being installed. Four workmen pose near the barricades which are labeled "Watch United Mutual and Tacoma Grow." Photograph ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank.
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;
In order to meet pollution control standards, air pollution controls called "dry scrubbers" were installed in 1974 at Kaiser Aluminum's Tideflats plant to remove material from plant emissions. The $12,000,000 system was expected to be completed in September of 1974. Color view of new installation taken on September 20, 1974, on behalf of Kaiser Aluminum. (TNT 5-26-74, D-10- article on "dry scrubbers")
Air pollution--Tacoma--1970-1980; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Calvin H. Knapp and Grand Piano. Dr. Knapp is a professor at Pacific Lutheran University and also the longtime director of music at First Presbyterian Church. He and his family reside on Prospect Hill. Photograph ordered by Calvin Knapp.
Officer Bridston does his part to "fill the boot" with a $5.00 donation to the Jerry Lewis Telethon in September of 1974. The telethon was held at KSTW (formerly known as KTNT) studios. Photograph ordered by Muscular Dystrophy, Seattle.
Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Closer look by air at Pearl St. in Tacoma's west end. Pearl St. is the street farthest left running vertically toward Point Defiance. Parallel to Pearl is Orchard St. with the playing fields of Wilson High School nearby. North 11th St. runs horizontally intersecting Orchard and Pearl. The Auto View Drive-In is to the left of Pearl. ASARCO's famous smokestack is clearly visible near the top of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Auto View Drive-In (Tacoma); Smokestacks--Tacoma;
This section of Sixth Avenue looks a bit different now than it did in 1974. Kmart, with its 1000-car parking lot, is still there but the area directly across the street has been dotted with small shopping malls. In 1974 the only business immediately across Kmart was a new Goodyear store which would celebrate its grand opening at the tail end of October, 1974. The First Christian Church is set on a large wooded lot close to Goodyear. Wilson High School, 12th & Orchard, is the cluster of buildings near the top left center. Aerial photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Kmart (Tacoma); Parking lots--Tacoma--1970-1980; Goodyear Service (Tacoma); First Christian Church (Tacoma); Woodrow Wilson High School (Tacoma);
Aerial view of the Westgate neighborhood, taken via helicopter on August 28, 1974, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. Shopping center below is the Westgate Shopping Center at North 26th & Pearl St. The Westgate Thriftco (formerly known as Thriftway) was one of the main tenants. North 26th runs horizontally at bottom of the photograph; it intersects with Pearl Street on the left. Pearl is the extremely long street that will eventually end at Point Defiance Park. Other landmarks clearly visible include the North 30th St. reservoir and water tower at photo's right-center and ASARCO's smokestack at top.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Westgate Shopping Center (Tacoma); Reservoirs--Tacoma; Water towers--Tacoma; Thriftco (Tacoma); Smokestacks--Tacoma;
Westgate Shopping Center and environs via helicopter on August 28, 1974. The Westgate Shopping Center at North 26th & Pearl would later expand to include the large block across North 26th St. Most of the lot was undeveloped at the time of this 1974 photograph. Major streets on display are Pearl and Orchard St. (running vertically and parallel to one another) intersected by North 21st and North 26th. The North 30th St. water tower and reservoir is located at the upper right corner. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Westgate Shopping Center (Tacoma); Water towers--Tacoma; Reservoirs--Tacoma;
Aerial view of Tacoma's west end neighborhoods on August 28, 1974. Main streets shown above are Pearl (running toward Point Defiance) and Sixth Avenue (more diagonally). Hunt Junior High School (now Middle) with its mushroom-shaped cafeteria/auditorium is at the bottom of the photograph. On the left side of Sixth Ave. is the Highland Hill(s) shopping center with Ernst Hardware (white building) nearby. On the left of Pearl is the Auto View Drive-In at the center of the photograph. ASARCO's smokestack is near the top of the picture. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Auto View Drive-In (Tacoma); Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Highland Hills Shopping Center (Tacoma); Smokestacks--Tacoma;
Aerial view of Sixth Avenue close to Orchard St. This August 28, 1974, view by helicopter shows the enormous Kmart parking lot with room for 1000 cars. Directly across the street is the new Goodyear Service, 5131 Sixth Avenue, managed by Chuck Ackley. The First Christian Church, at Sixth & Orchard, is separated from the Goodyear store by a thick strand of firs. Smaller strip malls have since been erected on the wooded sites to the left and rear of the Goodyear store. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parking lots--Tacoma--1970-1980; Kmart (Tacoma); Goodyear Service (Tacoma); First Christian Church (Tacoma);
