Pulp & paper operations - Potlatch Forests, Inc. Potlatch Forests used a full range of species found in the northern Idaho timberlands to produce a variety of lumber products. Its Lewiston, Idaho, sawmill manufactured products used in construction framing to board sidings and paneling. Inland red cedar, pine, and fir mixtures were commonly utilized. An employee of Potlatch Forests is shown above on March 20, 1969, examining a piece of lumber. All of Potlatch Forests' products conformed to specific grading rules. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (www.potlatchcorp.com)
Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Idaho;
October, 1969, scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc. pulp & paper operations. A lone fisherman is silhouetted against the pale waters fronting the Potlatch Forests, Inc., plant in Lewiston, Idaho. Potlatch Forests, established in 1903 as Potlatch Lumber Co., still maintains plants in Lewiston to produce bleached kraft softwood pulp and bleached paperboard for packaging, liquid containers. It also produces bathroom and facial tissue, napkins and towels for private label customers. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (www.potlatchcorp.com)
Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Industrial facilities--Idaho; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Fishermen--Idaho--Lewiston; Fishing--Idaho;
Scenes from Potlatch Forests' Idaho plant. A Potlatch Forests employee lays his hand on a large sheet of kraft pulp in the company's Lewiston, Idaho, plant. The sheet is being rolled onto a big metal rod. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.
Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Idaho;
October, 1969, scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc., pulp & paper operations. A Potlatch Forests employee wearing a hard hat examines a giant metal pipe or container that leads into an wall-less metal tower . A cylinder-shaped structure is on the upper levels of the tower. The majority of Potlatch Forests' Idaho employees were located in Lewiston which maintained an enormous pulp and paper plant. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.
Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Pipes (Conduits)--Idaho--Lewiston;
Scenes from Potlatch Forests' Lewiston plant. A series of photographs were taken in mid-October of 1969 of the Potlatch Forests, Inc., Lewiston, Idaho plant on behalf of New York industrial consultant Malcolm McGhie. The photographs primarily focused on plant operations, both interior and exterior. There were no identifying captions accompanying the pictures. A Potlatch employee is shown above seemingly dwarfed by the enormous metal containers and tanks outside the facility. A Nooter Corp. (St. Louis) pipe-shaped tank or boiler emerging in the center of the photograph may be the same shown in D157221, image 64, as it enters the wall-less metal structure.
Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Storage tanks--Idaho--Lewiston;
Another view of the progress occurring in the month of October of 1969 at the site of the upcoming (National) Bank of Washington plaza in downtown Tacoma. Special care was taken to create a concrete footing 62.5 feet square and 5 feet thick at the start of construction; this would support a tower crane, seen above, used on the $12 million dollar job. The project would take nearly two years to complete and be dedicated on January 9, 1971. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, general contractors.
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hoisting machinery; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
Ten members of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church choir posed for a group portrait at Brad's Restaurant, 9201 Pacific Avenue, in October of 1969. Mount Calvary Baptist was located at 1311 South "I" with Rev. Raymond Cain as pastor. Names of the choir members were not provided. Photograph ordered by Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
Choirs (Music); Mount Calvary Baptist Church (Tacoma);
Scenes from Fick Foundry. Three employees of Fick Foundry, 1005 East D St., are properly wearing safety goggles to prevent eye injuries while they are in the process of pouring molten metal to form castings. Two of the men are tipping a bucket of liquid while using a metal grasping device while the third nudges the molten metal out with a thin rod. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas.
Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Founding--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Aerial view of industrial Tideflats area around East D St. between City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and Middle Waterway on October 16, 1969. Fick Foundry (center) had long been an occupant at 1005 East D with Richfield Oil across the street. The building right of Fick is the Junior Line Furniture Co., 1017 East D. The large plant above Fick Foundry is the Coast Sash & Door Co., 1002 East F St. It was later known as Coastcraft. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas. (Additional identification provided by a reader) TPL-10293
Aerial views; Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Coast Sash & Door Co. (Tacoma); Junior Line Furniture Co. (Tacoma); Richfield Oil Corp. (Tacoma);
Molten liquid is being poured into molds at Fick Foundry, 1005 East D Street, in October of 1969. In business since 1924, Fick Foundry were producers of "quality static and centrifugal castings in most ferrous metals, and close tolerance aluminum centrifugal castings." The company had suffered through three major fires and was rebuilt each time. It would finally close in the late 1980's. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas.
Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Founding--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hoisting machinery;
Patricia Warner shares a smile with two unidentified men at the Washington State Department of Public Assistance on October 16, 1969. She was there to receive a training certificate award from the Tacoma-Pierce County Narcotics Center Education Department on Drug Abuse Education. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Scenes from Fick Foundry. A Fick Foundry employee is pictured on October 16, 1969, in a workshop area of the foundry. What appears to be a giant propeller lies on a long rectangular work table before him. Fick Foundry had long been established at 1005 East D St. and were manufacturers of metal castings for machine, marine and general use. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas.
Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Scenes from Fick Foundry. An unidentified worker at Fick Foundry, 1005 East D St., is pictured on October 16, 1969, one-handedly stirring a metal container of boiling liquid hung from a winch. Masses of steam obscure the contents. Drops of the molten metal escape the container and some appear to land on or near the worker. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas.
Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Founding--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hoisting machinery;
1969 Scenes from Fick Foundry. A shimmering cascade of sparks streams from a machine used in Fick Foundry's operations. The unidentified foundry employee grips the metal tongs of the machine while wearing heavy gloves and protective goggles. Fick Foundry was established by Samuel Fick in the early 1920's and with his two sons' help, primarily produced iron manhole rings and covers and window sash weights. The company would grow and eventually move to manufacture high-integrity castings to meet modern technology's demands. Photograph ordered by Winston Fournier & Associates, Dallas. (Morgan: South on the Sound, p. 176)
Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Metalworking--Tacoma;
Lumber magnate Ben Cheney directs the attention of 81-year-old Les Melendy to a scroll, possibly architectural drawings or a map, on October 15, 1969. The men were in Mr. Cheney's office at 2424 E. Cheney Rd. Mr. Melendy was a longtime Tacoma realtor who had recently joined MacPherson's Inc. as an associate broker in sales of homesites at Surfside Golf & Country Club in Ocean Park, Long Beach peninsula. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Studio set up of canned fish display. "Goodies from Oregon" aptly describes the contents of these small boxes-- small handpacked cans of albacore tuna and a variety of salmon sold under the Genesun label. Customers could purchase a 4-pack of one type of fish (kippered, smoked, silverside, chinook, bordelaise salmon; albacore tuna) or a multi-pack of 4 or 5 different kinds of canned fish. Prices were not shown. Photograph ordered by Otto Loe Printing Co.
Three dancers and children. Three tiny tots sit on the laps of three women on the Opera Room stage at Steve's Gay '90s in October of 1969. Each little girl is dressed identically to the woman holding her. The three women are believed to be former dancers at Steve's, including the Mernaugh sisters, Connie (now Moisio) and Callie (now Sternio), and Hazel Gjerde (now Cooper), who were one of the first can-can trios at the family-oriented restaurant. Steve's was celebrating its 20th anniversary with a reunion of many old-time entertainers, including the Mernaughs and Hazel Gjerde. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT ad 10-17-69, p. 10; TNT 10-17-69, p. 12)
Menu. In 1969, Buck's A&W Drive In, 5805 Sixth Ave., offered an extensive menu for both drive-throughs and car diners. Burgers were given familiar "family" names - Papa, Mama, Teen and Baby with corresponding lowering prices from 70 cents to 30 cents. Fried chicken with fries was available for $1.00; fish & chips for 75 cents; side order of tossed salad at 20 cents, and hot dogs for 30 cents. Of course, the famous A&W root beer was readily sold at 20 cents for a large mugfull; souvenir mugs could also be purchased at cost for 50 - 35 cents. Customers could choose to take home their food, packed in "stay hot foil bags," or eat in their cars. Employees would pick up trays from vehicles upon completion of meals--the customer merely had to push a button for service. Buck's A&W was owned and operated by Robert Gehring. Photograph ordered by Buck's A&W Drive In.
Buck's A&W Drive In (Tacoma); Drive-in restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fast food restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Menus; Signs (Notices);
While three unidentified little girls in polka-dotted costumes with feathered caps think about their dance steps their adult counterparts extend a leggy pose for the camera. The women are three of the original can-can dancers at Steve's Gay '90s. They returned from retirement in October of 1969 to dance on the Opera Room stage as part of Steve's 20th anniversary celebration. From left to right are the Mernaugh twins, Connie (Moisio) and Callie (Sterino) and Hazel Gjerde (Cooper). The Mernaugh's started dancing at Steve's when they were still in high school. Tacomans were invited to visit Steve's and be entertained by Jane McKee, Rag-time Ruthie and the can-can dancers as well as current Steve's favorites. (Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.) (TNT ad 10-17-69, p. 10; TNT 10-17-69, p. 12)
Large confirmation class at St. Martin of Tours Parish in Fife. 23 boys and 30 girls posed in red and white robes on October 12, 1969, in the church. Religious leader in robes has been identified by St. Martin of Tours Church as Bishop Thomas Gill. Color photograph ordered by St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.
St. Martin of Tours Parish (Fife); Rites & ceremonies--Fife; Confirmations--Fife; Gill, Thomas;
Post-launching. The "Mary Antoinette" was successfully launched at 4:45 p.m. on October 11, 1969. A small tug is shown guiding the fishing boat in the waters of the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway with the Washington Building with Bank of California large neon sign and Puget Sound National Bank's spire as background. The "Mary Antoinette" was built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding for owner and captain John Zolezzi, Jr. of San Diego. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 10-12-69, A-12) TPL-9448
Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma);
Pre-launching. The family of Capt. John Zolezzi, Jr., owner and skipper of the "Mary Antoinette" happily posed for a group portrait standing before the new tuna seiner on October 11, 1969. Mrs. Zolezzi, holding the traditional spray of red roses, was the ship's sponsor. The Zolezzis hailed from the San Diego area. The "Mary Antoinette" was built by local firm J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9449
Wood carving of Thomas Mallon. Mr. Mallon was the founder and chairman of the Bank of Tacoma, and also the owner of Mallon Motors. A plaque attached to the carving indicates that it was presented to Mr. Mallon as a gesture of appreciation by the bank's board of directors on March 28, 1967. The carving hung in the bank's main office in the remodeled Publix Market & Garage at 11th & Pacific. Photograph ordered by the Bank of Tacoma.
Wood carvings; Mallon, Thomas--Associated objects; Bankers--Tacoma; Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma);
On deck aboard an Army tug used by the National Guard on October 8, 1969. View of water cannon, electronic equipment (possibly radar) at ship's stern. Photograph ordered by Bendix Field Engineering Corp., Baltimore.
Wheelhouse of Army tug docked at Pier 23 at Port of Tacoma in October of 1969. The tug was used by the Tacoma National Guard. View of electronic equipment and telephones and wheel. Photograph ordered by Bendix Field Engineering Corp., Baltimore.
View of electronic equipment onboard a 100-foot Army tug docked at the Port of Tacoma's Pier 23. Variety of meters, gauges, communications receiver on shelves and wall located on one side of vessel. Photograph was taken on October 8, 1969, for Bendix Field Engineering Corp., Baltimore.
The Winthrop Hotel was the site of the October, 1969, state lodge and temple convention of the Knights of Pythias. Members of the Washington Temple and Tacoma Temple, Pythian Sisters also attended. Eleven Pythian Sisters are pictured above on October 6, 1969, in the hotel's Bayview Room. State Chief Goldie A. Boldman would preside over business sessions in the hotel. A reception honoring the incoming State Chief Mrs. Sarah Baxter would be held on Tuesday, October 7th. Photograph ordered by the Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7. (TNT 10-3-69, A-14 - article on convention)
Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Knights of Pythias; Pythian Sisters;
Tacoma hosted the state lodge and temple convention of the Knights of Pythias fraternal organization which opened on Sunday, October 5, 1969, at the Winthrop Hotel. Eight unidentified lodge members posed on October 6th on the rooftop of the Winthrop. Three of the men are wearing special ornate medallions. The Tacoma Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7, joined members of the Washington Temple and Tacoma Temple, Pythian Sisters at the convention. National Chancellor Commander Otto R. Shuman was the honored guest of the Commencement Lodge. Photograph ordered by the Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7. (TNT 10-3-69, A-14- article)
Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Northerly aerial view of County-City Building and downtown business district taken on October 4, 1969. County-City Building is in center of photograph; the Washington National Guard Armory is separated from the County-City Building by large parking lot. Part of the Tacoma Public Library can be glimpsed across the street on Tacoma Ave. So. from the County-City Building. McDonald's and Central School are just north of the county and city offices. Medical Arts Building is Art Deco structure on Market far right of photograph. Commencement Bay is body of water with Brown's Point in background. Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers.
Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma); Central School (Tacoma); McDonald's (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Parking lots--Tacoma--1960-1970;
County-City Building. Close-up view of the County-City Building with two its wings - law enforcement on the left and courts on the right with the 12-story central structure between. Also in this October 4, 1969, aerial view is the Washington National Guard Armory in the photograph's foreground. The brick edifice was dedicated on the first day in January, 1909, and remodeled several times since then. Located in the 700 block of So. 11th St., it was across the street from the L.H. Bates Vocational-Technical Institute (formerly Tacoma Vocational). Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers.
Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;
