Bathroom in model home. "Panorama One" was Crest Builders' entry for the 1979 Tacoma Home Show. This is a view of the luxurious bathroom believed to be part of the master bedroom in the 4,800 square foot home. The bathtub and tiled shower were separated with an abundance of foliage adjoining the tub. A handy portable towel rack was set next to the tub. Ceiling skylights and etched leaded glass accented the large bathroom. The master bath also contained walk-in closets, a linen closet, separate vanities and a Jacuzzi. Thick carpeting covered the floor. "Panorama One" was the largest model home of the three constructed for the Home Show. It was located in the Summerset subdivision overlooking the Narrows in Northwest Tacoma. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-18-79, Home Show insert, p. 21-article)
Model houses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bathrooms--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bathtubs & showers--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Model home. This affordable four bedroom rambler, the "Suburbanite," was built by the S.L. Rowland Co. and was featured as one of the three model homes displayed on permanent sites for the 33rd annual Tacoma Home Show. Each year Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma members, sponsors of the Home Show, would build two or more model homes in time for the spring Home Show, thus allowing potential home buyers to check out the newest trends in the field. This particular home was nestled among large firs and madronas in Spanaway. The covered, recessed porch welcomed all to the 1,730 square foot, fully insulated home. It was equipped with an electric forced-air heating system, almond colored appliances and an abundance of cabinets. The interiors were spacious and well designed. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-18-79, Home Show insert, p. 27)
Model houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Two unidentified workers at construction site. A new plant was in the process of being built in May of 1978. The location of the plant was not listed in Richards Studio notes. Photograph ordered by ITT Rayonier, Inc., New York, New York.
Two men are pictured strolling away from an unidentified plant site in May of 1978. The large plant is currently under construction although the location was not identified. Large pipes are in place and at least part of the plant will have two floors. Photograph ordered by ITT Rayonier, Inc., New York, New York.
Contemporary home believed to have been built by Holly Homes, Inc. perhaps in time for the annual Tacoma Home Show. The spacious one-story structure was equipped with a multitude of skylights and extensive view windows. The home was nestled in a wooded setting. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
Rear-and-side view of contemporary home shown in D168533, image 1. Attention is drawn to the unusual large wood-framed chimney. The home's skylights would help to brighten the interiors. The builder, believed to be Holly Homes, Inc., has left many trees as part of the landscaping. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
Bathroom. This is believed to be the bathroom attached to the master bedroom shown in D168533, image 8. The wide doorway would make the bathroom wheelchair accessible. This view indicates that there was a stand-alone glassed shower. A double-sink and plenty of cabinet space were included in the large bathroom. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
A small sitting/living room with fireplace adjoins the dining area in the contemporary home pictured above. Track lighting in addition to large windows helps to make the room airy and light. The walls and carpeting both appear light in color, helping to off-set the darker wood furniture. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
Living or family room. Large brick fireplace. Wood paneling on part of the walls. Contemporary chairs and sofas with bold design. This may be the living or family room of the home pictured in D168533, image 1 and 2. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
Spacious bedroom, probably the master bedroom, found in contemporary home. Room is large enough to contain queen or king-size bed, chair with ottoman, and several chests of drawers. To the left through a wide doorway is an attached bathroom. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
Exterior of wood-framed contemporary home. A hot tub is located on a deck just outside one of the bedrooms, perhaps the master bedroom, of this home believed to have been built by Holly Homes, Inc. Tall trees would provide adequate shade for those relaxing on the deck or in the hot tub. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
A casual dining area adjoins the kitchen of this contemporary home believed to have been constructed by Holly Homes, Inc. Wood paneling separates the kitchen from the living/family room previously shown in D168533, image 3. This home may have been built in time for the annual Tacoma Home Show. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.
Construction project at American Lake Veterans' Hospital. Building with tiled roof is apparently in the process of having its exterior waterproofed. About 15 different construction and improvement projects were underway at the 52-year-old facility. Four years ago the hospital was used primarily as a psychiatric facility. It is now a general rather than a specialized hospital. Photograph ordered by Premier Waterproofing, Denver, Co. (TNT 6-23-77, B-1 article on projects) TPL-10367
Building construction--Lakewood--1970-1980; American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood);
Model home. This is the kitchen and dining area of the model home, "Springtime," built by Crest Builders in 1977. The home in the new Meadowcreek subdivision was on display in March of that year, in time for the Tacoma Home Show. Light colored General Electric appliances and cabinets helped to create a feeling of spaciousness in this one-story contemporary home. The solid yellow vinyl floor and daisy-filled wallpaper seemed to produce a "springtime" atmosphere. A modern dining set with glass-top table is set before the floor-to-ceiling white stonefaced fireplace. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-21-77, Tacoma Home Show insert-article);
Model houses; Kitchens; Fireplaces; Dining tables;
Model home. "Springtime" by Crest Builders was one of the model homes on display for the 1977 Tacoma Home Show. The one-story contemporary unit had horizontal fir siding and a walnut brown composition roof. The three- bedroom, fully insulated home contained about 1360 square feet and had a two-car garage. It was located at 812 -136th St. Ct. E. in suburban Pierce County's new Meadowcreek subdivision. All utilities were underground and the site was landscaped. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-21-77, Tacoma Home Show insert)
The "Georgetown" model home located in the southeast Puyallup planned community of Manorwood was designed by Pete Naccarato and built by Heritage Homecrafters for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. Exterior view of this 3,600 sq.ft. luxury home shows the distinctive brick columns, double-car garage, double paned windows, rough sawn cedar siding and cedar shingle roof. The site has been well landscaped. The "Georgetown" had five bedrooms, three full baths and was completely insulated. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert)
Model homes--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
The Georgetown model home. One of the five bedrooms designed by Pete Naccarato for Heritage Homecrafters' "Georgetown" model home was evidently meant for youngsters, probably boys. The bedroom could easily fit two twin beds constructed in a roughly hewn style and decorated with bold patterned bedspreads and matching curtains. Framed pictures of Indian warriors hang on one wall while miniature trains, boats and toy figurines add to the room's appeal. One bedside lamp appears to have as its base a parking meter. This home was built on a permanent site in Puyallup for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)
Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Bedrooms--Puyallup--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
The Georgetown model home. Built for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show by Heritage Homecrafters, the 3,600 sq.ft. "Georgetown" was designed by Pete Naccarato. The home had five bedrooms and three full baths. View of one of the bedrooms shows the wall-to-wall carpeting, flowered drapery, stuffed chair and four-poster bed. A bit of the outdoors is brought inside with the addition of a potted tree. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert)
Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Bedrooms--Puyallup--1970-1980; Beds; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Georgetown model home. View of elegant living room of the "Georgetown," featuring carpeted floors, elaborate drapes, fully upholstered wing chairs, stuffed sofas and French provincial-styled table. The 3,600 sq.ft. luxury home was built expressly for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show by Heritage Homecrafters. It was located in the Manorwood community of southeast Puyallup. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert)
Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Living rooms--Puyallup--1970-1980;
Cambridge model home. A see-through brick fireplace with slate hearth is a major attraction in this Holly Homes' rambler built for the 30th annual Tacoma Home Show. Located in the new Spanaway Park subdivision on a half-acre of land, the 1400+ sq.ft. home was nestled in the natural wooded area. This view of the home's interior shows part of the large living room with fireplace, dining area, and easy access to the kitchen which was equipped with Whirlpool appliances. The builders emphasized energy conservation with forced air electric heat, aluminum sliding glass windows, six full inches of ceiling insulation and three inches of wall and floor insulation. The "Cambridge" was one of 39 sites in the Spanaway Park Addition. Prices of homes ranged from $39,000-$45,000. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)
Model houses--Spanaway; Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Fireplaces--Spanaway; Dining rooms--Spanaway; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Family area of the "Cambridge" model home. Warm earth tones helped to make the "Cambridge" a comfortable and welcoming place for the young family. Carefully designed floor patterns allow traffic to flow smoothly from the family/living room area to the dining room and onto the well-equipped kitchen. View of family/living room with colorfully patterned furniture; glimpse of dining room. A fuller view of the dining room can be seen in D166704, image 11. The "Cambridge" was built in a new Spanaway Park Addition by Holly Homes for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)
Model houses--Spanaway; Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Georgetown model home. Heritage Homecrafters was the builder of this "Georgetown" model home constructed for the 30th annual Tacoma Home Show. The home was located in the Manorwood subdivision at 2410-33rd Ave. S.E., Puyallup. View of recreation room with distinctive used-brick bar, brick fireplace and full-scale pool table. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-76, H-2 article on Home Show; TNT 3-8-76-Home Show insert)
Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Bars (Furniture)--Puyallup; Fireplaces--Puyallup; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
ca. 1974. By 1974, Seattle-First National Bank had been in the Pierce County market for five years. It had purchased the main office and branches of the Bank of Tacoma. This view of the bank building with its familiar "1" sign was taken from the Pacific Avenue side. Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. is on the left (with flag) and Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan to Sea-First's right. The Rust Building (now known as the American Federal Building since the purchase of the building by the American Federal Savings & Loan Assn. in October, 1972) is at the far right.
Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Rust Building (Tacoma);
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);
1973 Richards stock footage. Color photograph of large circular forms being made for new Continental Grain Co. terminal on what will be Schuster Parkway.
Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Continental Grain Co. (Tacoma);
1973 Richards stock footage. These large, round, wooden forms are being made for the new Continental Grain Co. terminal which will be built on what will become Schuster Parkway.
Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Continental Grain Co. (Tacoma);
Overhead look at construction workers on the job building the new St. Joseph Hospital. The men will soon be pouring concrete forms. The hospital, with its unusual curvilinear style, used 22,000 tons of concrete in its construction. The 14-story, 189-foot tower would be dedicated on December 15, 1974. Color photograph ordered by Baugh Construction Co., general contractors of the project.
Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Color photograph ordered by Holly Homes, Inc., of unidentified one-level home overlooking rapidly moving creek or river. The home was built with several large windows with prime views of the water although the drapes were pulled shut on this spring day in 1973. There is a deck extending the length of one side of the home facing the water, a portion of which has been roofed for protection against the elements. The creek or river is just steps away from the home's lawn.
ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of building under construction at Port of Tacoma ca. 1973. Parts of the walls and roof are in place.
Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma); Aerial views;
ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. Intersection of South 9th & Broadway. The venerable Roxy theatre is on the left; a double bill of "Summer of 42" and "Play It Again Sam" advertised during the 1972 Christmas holiday season, or shortly thereafter. LeRoy Jewelers and Woolworth's are also on the left of the photograph, further down on Broadway. Sherman Clay & Co. (pianos) and the Singer Co. are on the right side of Broadway, next to the enormous tree decorated in lights.
