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Joe Stortini

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Lyle E. Smith

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Harry Sprinker
(Marv Bidstrup)
Staff photo by Bruce Larson

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Paul DuCharme, Lincoln

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Ramona Bennett
Sep 8 1974
May 11 1978
Photograph by
BRUCE LARSON
Tacoma News Tribune

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John Best

Photography by Dudley Hardin & Yang, Inc. (Seattle)

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George H. Boldt

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Frank Herbert

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Port of Tacoma--City Waterway

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Paul DuCharme
Staff photo by Bruce Larson

From Clipping: John H. Anderson studied unsafe fire escape.

Staff photo by Bob Rudsit

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New Home

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Playing Ball

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Photograph by Bob Rudsit

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Mayor Johnston and Don Wahlstrom, plaque designer

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Photograph by Bob Rudsit

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Wrist Wrestling
Photo by Russ Carmack

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Demonstrations

About 700 fishermen, mainly members of sportsmen groups, picketed the federal courthouse in protest of District Court Judge George H. Boldt's decision to grant special fishing rights to Native Americans. Photo by Bob Rudsit.

A crowd of several dozen gather on A Street in Downtown Tacoma outside the Old Post Office. Most of the signs held are blurred or other wise unreadable, but several visible signs read, "Fish Now Elk This Fall." Three small boats and one RV is parked along the street protestors are gathered on.

An employee of Tigre Tierra, Inc. of Puyallup demonstrates the versatility of this "Padi Tiger" as it maneuvers deftly through a lake in the 5800 block of North Meridian on December 20, 1973. The model T70's enormous tires churned the vehicle through the lake without submerging the driver. Photograph ordered by Tigre Tierra, Inc.

Tigre Tierra, Inc. (Puyallup); Machinery;

Padi Tiger on land. An employee of Tigre Tierra, Inc. of Puyallup poses with model T70 in late December of 1973 in rural North Meridian. Moments before the vehicle had proved its versatility by churning through the waters of a nearby lake. The unit appears to have swingable driving controls as the driver, although facing forward in both this photograph and in D164307, image 7, has part of the vehicle reversed. Photograph ordered by Tigre Tierra, Inc., Puyallup.

Tigre Tierra, Inc. (Puyallup); Machinery;

Cheerful section of kitchen on display at the Village Shopping Center in Lacey near Christmas of 1973. An unusual feature is the combination sink and breakfast bar, with its bright red sink compartments, red placemats and large strawberry cookie jar. There is abundant storage space with several wood cabinets. Color photograph ordered by Rainier Woodworking, Puyallup.

Kitchens--Lacey; Cupboards--Lacey;

This large bathroom was on exhibit at the Village Shopping Center in Lacey in December of 1973. The bathroom featured abundant counter space and dark brown cabinetry. Golden yellow curtains accentuated the bright brass fixtures. Unusual black-and-white wallpaper of women of a bygone era provided a stark contrast to the gold and earth tones used in decorating. Color photograph ordered by Rainier Woodworking, Puyallup.

Bathrooms--Lacey; Bathtubs & showers--Lacey; Cupboards--Lacey;

Color photograph of a section of kitchen emphasizing the fine cabinetry and screened wine rack. Also included was a built-in double oven and unusual curved pantry. This was an exhibit located at the Village Shopping Center in Lacey in December of 1973. Photograph ordered by Rainier Woodworking, Puyallup.

Kitchens--Lacey; Cupboards--Lacey;

Parked outside the National Automotive Warehouse at South 24th & Commerce on December 7, 1973, was a red truck with attached trailer. A large sign on the trailer indicates that it was full of Borg-Warner automotive parts. Borg-Warner is a well established firm in business for over 100 years. Color photograph ordered by Borg-Warner Co.

Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices); National Automotive Warehouse (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;

The Tacoma Choral Society poses in the sanctuary of the Mason Methodist Church, 2710 North Madison St., on December 2, 1973. This might have been a rehearsal for the group as there are more people in the group portrait than are in the church pews. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound School of Music.

Choirs (Music); Mason Methodist Church (Tacoma);

On stage in the Jason Lee Auditorium on November 9, 1973, was the large choir composed of "Sweet Adelines," the women's barbershop-style musical organization. They were participating in the group's annual musical show, this year called "Puttin' on the Style, " a look back at the great musical eras of the 1800's. Also performing that evening were the award-winning "Most Happy Fellows" male barbershop quartet, Commencement Bay Flounders & Seafood Conspiracy, Capital Chords and the Escapades. The fifth annual show ran for two nights, November 9th & 10th, 1973. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc.(TNT 11-7-73, A-10 article)

Choirs (Music); Singers; Musical ensembles--Tacoma;

Participating in the November 9, 1973, "Puttin' on the Style" music show at Jason Lee's auditorium were the popular barbershop quartet, the "Most Happy Fellows." The singers had won numerous honors for their excellent harmonizing. Proceeds of the fifth annual show which this year ran for two nights, November 9th and 10th, were marked for the Washington Association of Retarded Children and a traveling fund for Sweet Adelines. From L-R: Top tenor, Bob Hodge; Lead tenor, Larry Hassler; Bass, Ken Hawkinson; and Baritone, Bob Jones. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. (TNT 11-7-73, A-10- article)

Barbershop quartets; Musical ensembles--Tacoma; Singers;

Four members of the "Sweet Adelines" sing in harmony at the "Puttin' on the Style" musical show on November 9, 1973. The show, sponsored by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc., was held at the Jason Lee Auditorium, 602 No. Sprague Ave. on two consecutive evenings. The Sweet Adelines were part of an international nonprofit music education association that promoted the art of women singing barbershop style of four-part, a cappella harmony. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc.

Barbershop quartets; Musical ensembles--Tacoma; Singers;

A juxtaposition of old and new is the site of the venerable Washington State Historical Society Building and its new wing as pictured on November 9, 1973. After more than two years of planning and construction, the Historical Society opened its doors to the new four-story addition. Although it would not be completed until January of 1974, the majority of the building was finished enough so that visitors could tour the facility in May of 1973. A formal dedication with Dr. Louis L. Tucker as key speaker, was held on Saturday, October 6, 1973. Attendees were welcome to tour the new wing with its collection of murals, glassware, Edward W. Allen historic maps and Arthur Rowan early American quilts. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 10-4-73, A1, A-4 article; TNT 10-7-73, H-10 article)

Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma);