South Tacoma Motor Company, view of showroom. Customers admire 1968 Chevrolets: Chevelle 4-door in foreground, Nova SS at left center, two Impalas at right. Vintage Chevrolet roadster, believed to be a 1914 Royal Mail, in left background. Bob's Burger Barn can be spotted through the dealership's large windows across the street in the Food King Supermarket parking lot. Photograph ordered by John Handy Organization, Detroit. TPL-6546

South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Chevrolet automobile; Showrooms--Tacoma--1960-1970;

On January 4, 1968, prospective car buyers milled around the showroom of South Tacoma Motor Company, at 5602-08 South Tacoma Way, admiring the new 1968 Chevrolets. An employee pointed out the fine workmanship of the Camaro SS-350 to a prospective buyer, a military man in dress uniform. Another salesman chatted with a young woman who was testing the passenger seat of a Camaro RS-327 convertible. Also pictured was the new Impala 4-door sedan with 327 V-8 engine. Photograph ordered by John Handy Organization, Detroit. TPL-10261

South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Chevrolet automobile; Showrooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Military personnel--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sales personnel--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Boat elevator at Totem Boat. This view was captured from the north. The familiar Texaco star rises high above the dock at Totem Boat Haven, 821 Dock St., in April of 1968. A sole gas pump is on the dock for boaters to fill their tanks; the boat elevator is on the side. At the bottom left was a "live herring tank" to keep bait as fresh as possible. In later years the Texaco sign was changed to a Union 76 ball. Totem Boat Haven was originally leased from the Northern Pacific Railroad by four partners, all Tacoma firefighters: Fire Chief Harold Fisk, Batallion Chiefs Arthur V. Youk, Clarence A. Potter, and _ Shiremen. The marina changed hands in 1974 when Arthur Youk sold it. The Totem Boat Haven's name was chosen because the Tacoma Totem Pole, near the fire department's "headquarters," was visible from the boat haven. Photograph ordered by Great American Insurance Co. for use in an insurance claim. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Totem Boat Haven (Tacoma); Elevators; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1960-1970;

New science complex at the University of Puget Sound. After more than two years of construction, the new science building, named in honor of longtime U.P.S. president R. Franklin Thompson, was dedicated in April, 1968. The $4,000,000 science complex was the largest building project in the school's (then) 80-year history. It was designed by Nelson, Karona & Zeigler, architects, and built by McDonald Bldg. Co. View of U-shaped, three story Thompson Hall facing Union Ave., shows off the Tudor-Gothic brick architecture. A circular fountain, 74-feet in diameter, lay in the middle of the complex. The fountain would become the scene in the coming years of much illicit wading, dunkings and pranks. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 4-14-68, B-12)

University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Fountains--Tacoma;

James Turnbull (L) and Gerrit VanderEnde (R) admire the 4 X 3 wood carvings of Tacoma artist Art McKellips on January 25, 1968. The carvings, the "Victorian Home," and "the Bungalow," were part of an eight-piece mural entitled "History of American Housing" commissioned by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Mr. VanderEnde is the Chairman of the Board of the savings & loan; Mr. Turnbull is the executive vice-president of American Plywood Assn. Photograph ordered by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn.

VanderEnde, Gerrit; Turnbull, James; Wood carvings;

On March 7, 1968, three men in technician coats operated large pieces of machinery at Precision Machine Works, 2101 Pacific Ave. The company had moved to larger quarters across the alley from its older building in the fall of 1965. The local Tacoma company was founded in 1925 by Ed Gazeki to build machine products needed by the timber industry. In the 1940's, they branched out to include products needed by the shipyards. In 1955, they turned their resources to machining products for the aerospace industry and made Boeing one of their largest customers. Precision Machine Works was named the 1999 Tacoma Small Business of the Year. Photograph ordered by Precision Machine Works. (www.pmwinc.com)

Precision Machine Works (Tacoma); Machinery; Machine shops--Tacoma;

ca. 1968. Copy ordered from customer's negative. Color photograph of Lindal Cedar Homes' A-frame model home. Using sturdy, pest-resistant cedar, this home was pre-cut and easily reassembled on the buyer's lot. Photograph ordered by Lindal Cedar Homes in March, 1968.

Model houses; Houses--1960-1970; Lindal Cedar Homes;

ca. 1968. Copy ordered from customer's negative in March, 1968. View of kitchen/dining area of a Lindal Cedar Home. The abundant use of cedar is apparent in this view of a model home's kitchen and dining area. Open beam ceilings give a feeling of spaciousness and the knotted wall panels accentuate the Southwestern/Western appeal of this Lindal home. Flooring appears to be earth-toned tile. Black round table, leather chairs, and rugged bar stools provide a contrast to modern kitchen. Color photograph ordered by Lindal Cedar Homes.

Model houses; Kitchens--1960-1970; Lindal Cedar Homes;

Copy of customer copy. Aerial view of SR410, Puyallup to Sumner, with major state routes and roads clearly marked, ca. January, 1968. Visible are SR 161, 512, 167 and 410. Photograph ordered by Ward Smith, Inc., on February 20, 1968.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Wash.;

Copy of customer's print. Photograph by air of SR 512 in Puyallup dated December, 1967. Major streets in Puyallup including 10th St. SE, Main Ave., Pioneer and Milwaukee, are clearly labeled as well as SR410 and directions to neighboring cities of Tacoma, Sumner and Parkland. The proposed Puyallup Valley freeway's effect on Puyallup is shown in the above mockup by the State Department of Highways. The system should be operable by late 1970. It was expected to cost $16 million dollars. Photograph ordered by Ward Smith, Inc., on February 20, 1968. (TNT 3-26-68, p. 8)

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Wash.;

ca. 1968. Copy of customer's print, ordered on March 26, 1968. View of Lindal Cedar Homes, 9004 So. 19th St. These were the executive offices of Lindal Cedar Homes, Loxide Division. Plant is believed to be in large second building immediately to the rear. Lindal Cedar Homes designed and shipped packaged homes nationwide, including Hawaii, where the cedar-built homes were popular due to its pest-resistant qualities.

Lindal Cedar Homes (Tacoma);

Celebrities in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater pose at the Lakewood Motor Inn. Left to right: John Russell, Arthur O'Connell, Tippi Hedren, Jody McCrea. John Russell was the star of television's The Lawman. Arthur O'Connell and Tippi Hedren were well-known Hollywood actors. Jody McCrea, the son of actor Joel McCrea, first started out in a string of westerns; he later became a staple in the American International beach party movies. Troy Donahue and Diane McBain would also join this group for the Tacoma Mall Theater opening. The actors were staying overnight at the Lakewood Motor Inn. ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; McCrea, Jody; Hedren, Tippi; Actresses; Celebrity touring;

1968 Richards stock footage. Colorful aerial view of downtown Tacoma business district and 11th St. Bridge crossing the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway, taken on February 13, 1968. Stradling 11th St. near the bridge are the Tacoma Bldg. and Perkins Bldg. To the right is the Art-Deco styled Medical Arts Bldg., 747 Market St. County-City Building, near 11th & Tacoma Ave. So., is center-left. Woods are part of Wright Park.

Aerial views; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); County-City Building (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wright Park (Tacoma);

Closer view of the downtown business district as seen by air on September 4, 1968. Facing Pacific Ave. is the Puget Sound National Bank Bldg. with its familiar spire. The empty lot across it would soon be home to a 300+-spot parking lot. Behind the bank is the Federal Building (1102 A Street) where the federal courts were located (until 1992) and the Main branch of the U.S. Postal Service. The Rust Building (950 Pacific) and the 17-story Washington Building (1019 Pacific) are less than a block away. In the far background, near top of the photograph, are the County-City Building (930 Tacoma Ave. So.) and Central School (601 So. 8th St.)

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Business districts--Tacoma--1960-1970; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Federal Building (Tacoma); County-City Building (Tacoma); Central School (Tacoma);

1968 Richards stock aerial footage. The downtown area was still considered the city's center of commercial business. Major banks and stores were in close proximity to the industrial Tideflats with easy access via the 11th Street Bridge. This September, 1968, view shows several easily identifiable landmarks: the U-shaped with tower Central School, the winged-shaped County-City Building, and Tacoma Public Library all on Tacoma Ave. approximately in the center of the photograph. The Art-Deco Medical Arts Building on 7th & Market is on left center. Puget Sound National Bank's unique spire is at 11th & Pacific, relatively close to the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway.

Aerial views; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Central School (Tacoma); County-City Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma);

1968 Richards aerial stock footage. Stadium High School, portion of Stadium Bowl. Stadium High School, which is currently undergoing extensive remodeling in 2005, resembles a French chateau. It has a magnificent view of Commencement Bay. Built but never completed as a hotel, it converted to a high school in 1905. A small portion of Stadium Bowl, including rows of bleachers, is visible lower left corner. Originally the bowl had a seating capacity of nearly 24,000; however, after numerous mudslides, it has a reduced modern capacity of 15,000. TPL-10144

Aerial views; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

A newly crowned Kai Wonderly reigns as the 1968 May Day Queen on the campus of Annie Wright Seminary. Kai is a senior and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wonderly of Tacoma. Dressed in traditional white gown with long, flowing train, she is seated on a flower-bedecked throne holding her scepter and a bouquet of colorful daisies. A jeweled crown rests upon her light brown hair. Color photograph ordered by Annie Wright Seminary.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; May Day; Festivals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wonderly, Kai; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970; Crowns;

Architectural model of new high school. A new high school in the University Place school district was planned to accommodate the growing student population. Architect Robert Billsbrough Price and his firm had created a model of the George R. Curtis Senior High School which included a campus-style school surrounded by trees, lighted football field and adequate parking. The school, for grades 10-12, would be eventually built about 1971 at 8425 - 40th St. W. Photograph ordered by Robert Billsbrough Price.

Architectural models;

Four little girls at the O.D.I. summer camp gingerly feed a fawn during their one-week stay at Camp Murray in June of 1968. The children were able to participate in daily outdoor activities as well as indoor entertainment. For many children, this was the first time they had taken part in summer camp. Government officials permitted the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., to hold a free summer camp at the National Guard facility for 3000 Tacoma-area children. (TNT 7-28-68, insert)

Camps--Camp Murray; Baby animals; Children--Camp Murray;

Governor Dan Evans had recently announced that Camp Murray would be made available for a free 12-week summer camp for Tacoma-area children ages 7-21 during the summer of 1968. The camp would be run by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. On April 27, 1968, several children and adults checked out the facilities at the National Guard camp. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.

Camps--Camp Murray; Camp Murray (Wash.);

Summer youth program. The free summer camp program at Camp Murray was not the only summer youth activity administered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. in 1968. There was also an O.D.I. program under the direction of TACT (Tacoma Area Child Tutoring) held at the Charles Wright Academy where buses leaving daily from the Hilltop Youth Center would drop kids off for all-day games and activities. Here one summer camper displays for her peers a nature drawing while a counselor wearing a Charles Wright Tarriers jacket looks on. (TNT 7-29-68, p. 12)

Camps--University Place; Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (Tacoma);

Alice Carter at her retirement luncheon. Mrs. Alice Carter was honored for her years of service with United Pacific Insurance Co. with a luncheon held on October 15, 1968, at Johnny's at the Mall restaurant. The two men with Mrs. Carter were not identified. Photograph ordered by United Pacific Insurance Co.

Carter, Alice; Retirements--Tacoma;

Interior of new chapel. The interior of the new "Chapel on the Hill" focuses on its high wooden open-beam ceilings and enormous arches. The overall view is one of simplicity with no elaborate altars or stained glass windows. Color photograph ordered by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton.

Chapels--Bremerton; Pews--Bremerton; Woodlawn Funeral Home (Bremerton);

B&W portrait of Tacoma banker Goodwin Chase. Mr. Chase was the president and Chairman of the Board of the (National) Bank of Washington, headquartered at 1123 Pacific Ave. He was photographed in his office on August 16, 1968. Photograph ordered by the (National) Bank of Washington.

Chase, Goodwin; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Bankers--Tacoma;

An unidentified young couple beams for the camera outside the Lakewood Motor Inn on May 16, 1968. They are dressed in evening wear. The young woman is adorned with jewelry on her hands, ears and wrist and also wears a tiara. Her long gown is topped off by a short fur coat. Even though it is clearly evening, she carries a pair of sunglasses. They are probably going to be participating in the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater; the event attracted many Hollywood stars including Tippi Hedren and Troy Donahue. ALBUM 5.

Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Couples--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Caskets. Woodlawn Funeral Home offered a large selection of finely crafted caskets. Many of the lids are open to display the interiors which are lined with thick, quilt-like material. Soft spot lighting would help to create a soothing atmosphere. Woodlawn had their mortuary and chapel facilities at the same location, 5505 Kitsap Way in Bremerton. Photograph ordered by Woodlawn Funeral Home.

Coffins; Morgues & mortuaries--Bremerton; Woodlawn Funeral Home (Bremerton);

A large placard advertising the coming of Master Charge, the Interbank card, lies across the desk of Maurice Raymond, County Treasurer, on September 25, 1968. Howard O. Scott, Bank of California manager, is pictured standing next to Mr. Raymond. Photograph ordered by Bank of California.

Credit cards; Scott, Howard O.; Raymond, Maurice;

Actor Troy Donahue with a nurse named Mrs. Harden at Madigan Army Hospital during the visit of a group of motion picture actors in Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. The actors spent time talking to hospital patients, many of whom had recently returned from Vietnam. They extended their visit to meet as many men as possible and had barely enough time for a brief change of clothes before departing for the theater festivities. The group was finally able to dine late in the evening at the Lakewood Terrace where most of the talk concerned their hospital visit and Vietnam. (TNT 5-17-68, p. 1) ALBUM 5.

Donahue, Troy; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Nurses--Tacoma;

On May 14, 1968, Alice Dunn, director of the Eastside Multi-Service Center, stood outside of the burned out ruins of the Salishan youth center with a cartload of groceries and handful of tickets for a benefit dinner to fund the youth center's replacement. The youth center was destroyed by fire on March 30th, the day before its opening. Organizers hoped to raise $1000 at the May 24th benefit held at the Christ Episcopal Church. A one-day booth was also set up at the Tacoma Mall to ask Tacomans to generously donate to this worthy cause. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 5-20-68, p. 4)

Dunn, Alice; Fund raising--Tacoma--1960-1970; Debris--Tacoma;

On July 9, 1968, Governor Dan Evans, right, paid a visit to the free summer camp, administered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., at Camp Murray. He was pictured speaking to Harold Moss (in profile), who would become Tacoma's first black mayor in 1994. George W. Johnson, executive director of the Opportunity & Development Inc., stood between them. (Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.)

Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Johnson, George W.; Moss, Harold; Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (Tacoma); American Lake (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.);