This aerial view of the Pierce County Hospital and its surrounding neighborhood was taken in July of 1941. The hospital's new north wing and new west wing were nearing completion. An extra three-mil tax levy was passed in March of 1940 to fund the expansion of the hospital. At the upper left corner is the excavation for the Lincoln Bowl, which was not completed until after WWII. Pierce County took over ownership of the hospital in 2000. (T.Times 7/31/1941 p.5)

Aerial photographs; Pierce County Hospital (Tacoma); Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Aerial view of industrial section of Tacoma taken on July 20, 1941. The business district of downtown Tacoma is in the distance. Various log dumps dot the waterways in the foreground.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Cityscapes; Logs; Waterways;

Aerial view of Port Piers on January 13, 1940, showing transport ships. Log booms in background. The three larger vessels are the military transport ships, the Hunter Liggett, Leonard Wood and St. Mihiel. They will be boarding 7500 soldiers from Fort Lewis and taking them to join the 3rd Division Black Army at sea. During the upcoming war games, the Black Army will invade the coast of California from the sea. The games are the largest in US history and involve both the Army and Navy. In 1940, the military was looking ahead to possible involvement in the European conflict which would become World War II. (T. Times 1/11/1940, pg. 1)

Aerial photographs; Bays--Washington (State); Commencement Bay (Wash.); Port of Tacoma (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Logs; Ships;

Associated Oil Company aerial view of Northeast Tacoma, Vashon Island, and Commencement Bay. Ordered by George Martinac, North Pacific Bank Note Company.

Aerial photographs;

Associated Oil Company aerial view looking south toward Lakewood. Cemetery and highway in foreground. Ordered by George Martinac, North Pacific Bank Note Company.

Aerial photographs;

ca. 1938. Aerial view of North End Tacoma showing Annie Wright Seminary, surrounding neighborhood and Commencement Bay. The Tudor Gothic building was built in 1924 on a design by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan.

Aerial photographs; Private schools--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Aerial view of North End Tacoma showing Annie Wright Seminary, surrounding neighborhood and Commencement Bay.

Aerial photographs; Private schools--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Aerial view on February 22, 1967, of City (now Thea Foss) Waterway which separates downtown Tacoma from the industrial Tideflats area. The waterway is partially filled with many log booms. Schoenfeld's massive furniture store can be glimpsed in the left hand corner of photograph. The larger of the two bridges shown is the 15th St. Bridge which is no longer there. Long roadway to the right of waterway is D St. The Museum of Glass would be built across the waterway on Dock St. next to Albers Mill in 2001. Photograph ordered by D Street Rafting Co. TPL-8826

Aerial photographs; City Waterway (Tacoma); Logs;

1967 Richards stock file. An aerial look at the Elks Temple taken on October 28, 1967, shows the home of one of the largest Elks memberships in the world. The new structure was dedicated in September, 1965. Members could enjoy a plethora of activities including fine dining, sports, and dancing. To the left is the Allenmore Medical Center, 1901 So. Union, which also opened in 1965.

Aerial photographs; Elks Temple (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Parking lots--Tacoma--1960-1970; Allenmore Medical Center (Tacoma);

1967 Richards stock file. Closer aerial view on October 28, 1967, of the new University Village Shopping Center located in University Place around 40th & Bridgeport Way. A large parking lot would provide adequate parking for the customers of Food King supermarket and Don's Village Drugs. The shopping center opened in October, 1967. It was surrounded by large wooded lots. The 400,000 gallon University Place water tower is on W. 40th between Bridgeport and Anderson.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--University Place; Shopping centers--University Place; Food King (University Place); Water towers--University Place;

1967 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of Tidewater Oil Co. plant on the Tacoma industrial tideflats taken in mid-June, 1967. A similar photograph was taken the year before in June, 1966; one noticeable difference is the large Flying A symbol on a storage tank has been replaced by a Phillips 66 logo. Phillips Petroleum had bought out the Flying A service stations on the west coast in 1966.

Aerial photographs; Tidewater Oil Co. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Storage tanks--Tacoma;

This aerial view of the Port of Tacoma's Pier 7 with its new Kaiser Dome, crane, and extended dock was taken on April 28, 1967. The extension of the pier meant that foreign as well as American ships could dock to load logs, (log dumps shown both in the waterway and on land), general cargo and military goods. The massive crane was able to reach completely over a conventional ship and had a 40-ton capacity 100-feet from the dock. It played a major role in transferring alumina ore from visiting Australian cargo ships to the Port's new dome-shaped storage and load-out building. The dome-shaped storage facility in this photograph and its twin, which was built several years later, were both dismantled in 2005. (Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers.) (TNT 2-15-67, A-1, TNT 2-26-67, B-11)

Aerial photographs; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Storage tanks--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1960-1970; Logs;

April, 1967, aerial view of Tacoma Tideflats, featuring Port of Tacoma's Pier 7 with new Kaiser Dome, huge crane, expanded dock and log dumps. This was one of the Port's major projects designed to produce more business. The aluminum-sheathed storage dome would hold 50,000 tons of alumina used for the production of aluminum for Kaiser Aluminum, under contract with the Port. The massive crane was designed and built to the Port's specifications in Japan but assembled here; it was the only one of its kind. Furthermore, extension of the pier meant that more foreign and American ships could dock to load and unload bulk cargo, including logs and military goods. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers. (TNT 2-15-67, A-1, TNT 2-26-67, B-11)

Aerial photographs; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1960-1970; Logs;

February 24, 1969, aerial view of Holiday Inn, Fife. The large hotel, 3518 Pacific Hwy. E., was located on Pacific Hwy. across the street from Buck & Son Tractor. It provided plenty of parking for its guests and a rectangular swimming pool nestled between the hotel buildings. Swimmers and those relaxing under the table umbrellas could experience a sense of privacy from busy highway traffic. A large grassy area was available for guests - and small children - to stretch their legs. Photograph ordered by Sherwood & Roberts, Inc.

Aerial photographs; Holiday Inn (Fife); Hotels--Fife;

Aerial view of new rod mill at Kaiser Aluminum on February 24, 1969. Smoke billows from the new 500-foot stack. Kaiser's new aluminum rod mill began operations in December, 1968. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers, Inc.

Aerial photographs; Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1967. Copy of aerial print of Puget Sound region featuring major and projected freeways, ca. 1967. Seattle-Tacoma Airport's proximity to an anticipated Multi-Purpose Stadium is noted. Freeways are labeled and locations accentuated by white lines. Pierce County residents would be asked to support a $10 million bond that would assist King County in building a sports stadium should a site be chosen south of the airport. Photograph ordered by advertising agency Bozell & Jacobs on October 30, 1967. (TNT 10-31-67, p. 1)

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Wash.;

Aerial photograph of Northgate Shopping Center. Anchored by the Bon Marche and J.C. Penney stores, the Northgate Mall was the first enclosed shopping center in Seattle. Built in 1950, it was located five miles north of Seattle's downtown district. Anticipating growth in neighborhoods outside the downtown area, developers strategically placed the large shopping center between I-5 and 5th Ave. NE, allowing easy access from major roadways. Like the similarly designed Tacoma Mall, Northgate provided acres of free parking for its customers who could enjoy the enclosed, climate-controlled shopping center. Photograph ordered by Bell & Stanton, New York City.

Aerial photographs; Bon Marche (Seattle); Department stores--Seattle--1960-1970; J.C. Penney Co. (Seattle); Northgate Mall (Seattle); Shopping centers--Seattle--1960-1970; Express highways--Seattle--1960-1970;

Aerial view of Northgate Shopping Center with focus on the red-tinted, multi-stored Bon Marche. Like the Tacoma Mall, the Northgate Mall was located next to the freeway, allowing easy access to the shopping center. It was approximately five miles north of downtown Seattle. Built in 1950, it was Seattle's first enclosed mall. The Northgate Mall offered acres of free parking and as the above December 23, 1967, photograph indicates, thousands were inside trying to finish up Christmas shopping. Photograph ordered by Bell & Stanton, New York City.

Aerial photographs; Bon Marche (Seattle); Department stores--Seattle--1960-1970; Northgate Mall (Seattle); Shopping centers--Seattle--1960-1970; Express highways--Seattle--1960-1970;

Aerial view looking downtown and including Tideflats on February 13, 1968, as requested by Puget Sound National Bank. Point Defiance is toward upper left. City's population is massed toward the left side of photograph; lower and right center are more sparsely occupied.

Aerial photographs; Cityscapes;

1968 Richards Stock footage. Closer look at the 11th, Yakima and Tacoma Ave. business districts looking eastward toward the city's waterfront on February 13, 1968. Tacoma Vocational-Technical Institute's 317-foot radio tower is at lower foreground; across the street is the Washington State Armory. Block downhill is the County-City Building with enormous wings on left, Tacoma Public Library with round Carnegie Library section on right. Industrial Tideflats towards top of photograph including various waterways and St. Regis Paper Co.

Aerial views; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; County-City Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma); Tacoma Vocational School (Tacoma); Towers--Tacoma;

1968 Richards Stock aerial footage. Wright Park. Located near Tacoma's downtown business district, the park with its shady trees and meandering paths provided a tranquil setting for urban dwellers. Lawn bowlers took advantage of the smooth manicured playing field and in the winter, skaters would venture onto the park's frozen ponds. The glassed-in Seymour Conservatory, still in use in 2005, was filled with exotic blossoms as well as native Northwest foliage. The Greek ionic-styled First Church of Christ, Scientist, located on Division directly across from the park, was built in 1911. The City Waterway (now Thea Foss) can be seen on the upper left of the picture with part of the industrial Tideflats in view.

Aerial views; Wright Park (Tacoma); First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma);

1971 color Richards stock footage. Aerial view of ASARCO (American Smelting & Refining Co.) in May of 1971. Two ships are docked to be loaded with metals for shipment outside Washington state. The famous ASARCO smokestack is near the right corner edge; the 571-foot giant chimney was imploded in 1993, nine years after the plant had closed. The dark gray color of the plant grounds is in stark contrast to the deep blue waters of Puget Sound; the color is due to slag.

Aerial views; American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Smelters--Tacoma--1970-1980; Smokestacks--Tacoma;

ca. 1971. 1971 color Richards stock footage. Aerial view of downtown commercial district with glimpse of industrial Tideflats. This is a look at the area around So. 12th and Pacific Avenue with the towering Bank of Washington Plaza attracting the viewer's eye. The giant circle surrounded by a spaced planting of trees is the plaza's fountain. A circular staircase leads down to the fountain and courtyard, with a restaurant and specialty shops included. Directly across the street from the fountain is the Park Plaza South parking garage. The Pacific National Bank of Washington's closest banking neighbors are Puget Sound National Bank (with spire) and Seattle-First, in left corner. The City Waterway (now Thea Foss Waterway) is in the background with the railroad bridge and the 15th St. Bridge connecting the city with the industrial Tideflats area.

Aerial views; Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Parking garages--Tacoma--1970-1980; City Waterway (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1971. 1971 color Richards stock footage. Aerial view of tree-filled Wright Park, Tacoma General Hospital (in center) and Commencement Bay, taken on a clear day in 1971. Park grounds are carefully manicured and pathways clearly marked. Dedicated in 1886, Wright Park provided a peaceful alternative to busy city life.

Aerial views; Wright Park (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

Aerial view of Franke Tobey Jones retirement home and surrounding acreage as seen by air in June of 1971. The Tudor-styled home, established in 1925 as a non-profit retirement community, is next door to Point Defiance. Due to the generosity of Mrs. Jones, whose husband was a co-founder of a major lumber concern in Tacoma, the retirement home was able to be built for $150,000. She had donated the money and also the four acres of land on which the building would stand. By 2006, the Franke Tobey Jones campus had expanded to 20 acres and included the new Garden Apartments and M.J. Wicks Family Wellness Center. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. (www.franketobeyjones.com)

Aerial views; Franke Tobey Jones Home (Tacoma);

This is an aerial view in June of 1971 of the Point Defiance neighborhood. The Tacoma Yacht Club and marina are on the left corner edge. The curved track in lower center is believed to be used for go-karting. Pearl Street is the lightened long line running vertically into Point Defiance Park, a portion of which can be seen to the lower right. Road near bottom leads to the ferry dock. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Vassault Park neighborhood in 1971. In the distance can be seen the Tacoma Tideflats with smoke stacks in full operation. Vassault Park is on the left; it lies between Vassault St. at the bottom and Pearl St. The North End tower and reservoir are center-right. No. 30th St. runs on the right of the reservoir. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vassault Park (Tacoma); Reservoirs--Tacoma; Water towers--Tacoma;

Closer view by air of various Tacoma waterways in the Tideflats. The Puyallup, St. Paul and Middle Waterways are photographed on June 25, 1971, along with assorted log dumps, oil and chemical tanks, and the bustling St. Regis Paper Co. plant, one of the region's largest employers. Photograph ordered by Foss Tug & Barge.

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

Snow capped Mount Rainier glows dimly in the background on this somewhat cloudy and/or foggy day in June of 1971. In the foreground are a portion of the Puyallup Waterway, St. Paul Waterway and Middle Waterway. On the left edge is St. Regis Paper Co. Barges floating near the mouth of the Middle Waterway are laden with chips and other materials. There are several log dumps visible. Photograph ordered by Foss Tug & Barge.

Aerial views; Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Barges--Tacoma;

A Richards Studio photographer flew over the vicinity of 112th & Meridian on a clear January day in 1972 to take a series of photographs of this Puyallup-area neighborhood. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Puyallup--1970-1980;