Log stacker in action at St. Regis dry-land log-sorting and storage yard, November, 1965. 1965 saw the completion of several modernization projects for St. Regis Paper Co. A 15-acre log-sorting and storage yard was established on part of 35-acres newly created by the filling in of a saltwater log pond. This would prove to be more efficient than log ponds and booming grounds. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (1965 St. Regis Annual Report, p. 12-13)

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Logs; Hoisting machinery;

Wet weather did not delay Santa's arrival at the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center on November 26, 1965. He simply donned rubber boots and caught a ride with a Kent-based helicopter, an upgrade from the open sleigh. Santa is pictured waving a cheery hello to the smiling crowd of young and old. He had circled the mall twice before landing at the Tacoma Mall's main entrance on the south side and then marching to his throne at his North Pole mountain in the center of the mall. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT Ad 11-24-65, p. 3; TNT 11-28-65, B-14-article; TNT 12-12-65, M-2)

Santa Claus--Tacoma; Helicopters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Studio portrait of Pacific Lutheran University senior Farrand C. Robson. According to the 1966 PLU yearbook, the Saga, Mr. Robson was from Tacoma and majored in chemistry and biology. He was a member of the Linee Society and the American Chemical Society.

Robson, Farrand C.; Students--Parkland--1960-1970;

Mouths opened wide, these Tacoma Public School pupils are learning the intricacies of the English language as they practice their vowels and consonants on November 9, 1965. The young teacher points to the word "powder" on the blackboard as her small group follows along. Photograph ordered by Tacoma School District.

Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; School children--Tacoma--1960-1970; Teachers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Blackboards;

A Weyerhaeuser Co. employee examines a fir seedling at the company's Centralia Forestry Research Center on November 8, 1965. A glass or plastic tube covers the top of the potted seedling. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Firs; Forestry Research Center (Centralia); Lumber industry--Centralia; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Centralia);

Five women, believed to be employees of Pacific Northwest Bell, pose with Thanksgiving table decorations related to phone company functions on November 3, 1965. "Gabby the Gobbler," "Good-Service Pilgrims," and "Chief Sells" were all numbered. Photograph ordered by the Pacific Northwest Bell Co.

Telephone companies--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cut paper works; Table settings & decorations;

A small boy appears to be probing at one end of a cut log at St. Regis' Kapowsin facility on November 2, 1965. He is dwarfed by the size of the numerous logs stacked before him. The young logger-to-be is wearing knee-high boots, suspenders supporting his trousers and a striped shirt. A book is carried and held open by his thumb, perhaps to make notations regarding the cut logs. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for annual report.

St. Regis Paper Co. (Kapowsin); Logs; Boys;

Buck's A&W Drive-In celebrated its grand opening Thursday through Saturday, November 4-6, 1965, by offering root beer and soft cones for only 5-cents and hot dogs for a dime. Owned by Robert Gehring, Buck's was located at 5805 Sixth Avenue, between Orchard and Pearl. The last listing for Buck's in Tacoma's City Directory was in 1982. (TNT 11-3-65, A-7)

Buck's A&W Restaurant (Tacoma); Drive-in restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Three-year-old Teri Schryer sits pertly on an organ bench in front of the Music City store at the Villa Plaza in early October, 1965. She is holding an entry form that would entitle the bearer to win valuable prizes offered by the Villa Plaza Merchants Association including a new Ford Mustang, Thomas organ, and five portable televisions. There was nothing to buy for the October 8, 1965, drawing and people merely had to register at any Villa Plaza store. Assisting young Teri are J.C. Penney's manager Howard Haley, Firestone manager Ross Bain, and Music City owner Homer Fulton. Actually, Teri is holding a contest form filled out by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Schryer of Tumwater; that form would go back into the hopper to hopefully be drawn by Jane Spence, Lakes Summer Festival queen. The Villa Plaza was celebrating its 8th anniversary with store sales and giveaways. (TNT 10-8-65, p. 3)

Contests--Lakewood--1960-1970; Schryer, Teri; Haley, Howard; Bain, Ross; Fulton, Homer; Televisions; Ford automobile; Organs; Signs (Notices);

Strickland-Taylor wedding. Formal portrait of Mamie Elizabeth Strickland on her wedding day of October 23, 1965. She wed Rev. Richard Edward Taylor at the Allen A.M.E. Church, 1411 Yakima Ave. So. According to engagement information published in the April 18, 1965, News Tribune, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Strickland. Rev. Taylor was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie P. Taylor of Seattle. The new Mrs. Taylor wore a pearl white satin gown trimmed with pearl beads; pearls also edged her train. (TNT 4-18-65, D-13, TNT 10-24-65, D-8)

Weddings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Brides--1960-1970; Wedding costume--1960-1970; Strickland, Mamie Elizabeth; Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (Tacoma);

Strickland-Taylor wedding. The large wedding party poses for an October 23, 1965, formal group portrait in the Allen A.M.E. Church. Joyce Wells and Terry Wells were the flower girls and Andre Croskey, the ringbearer. The maid of honor, matron of honor and bridesmaids wore azalea-colored A-line gowns. They were: Dorothy Wells, Mrs. James Griffin, Margo Strickland, Wendy Strickland, Patricia Evans, Paulette Nunn and Ruby Nell. The groom was assisted by his best man, his brother Michael Taylor, and six ushers: Melvin Collins, Rodney Tanner, Joseph Murphy, James Griffin, John Asheley and Matthew Jones. Candlelighters were Brenda Wells and William Watkins. Mamie Elizabeth Strickland wed Rev. Richard Edward Taylor in front of approximately 250-300 guests. The couple planned to make their new home in Seattle. (TNT 10-24-65, D-8)

Weddings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Brides--1960-1970; Wedding costume--1960-1970; Grooms (Weddings)--1960-1970; Strickland, Mamie Elizabeth; Taylor, Richard Edward; Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (Tacoma);

Strickland-Taylor wedding. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Edward Taylor march down the aisle at the conclusion of their October 23, 1965, wedding at the Allen A.M.E. Church. Mrs. Taylor is the former Mamie Elizabeth Strickland, daughter of the Grady A. Stricklands. The bride wore a pearl white satin gown with long pointed sleeves and a gently scooped neckline. She carried a white prayer book topped by a small bridal bouquet. (TNT 10-24-65, D-8)

Weddings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Brides--1960-1970; Wedding costume--1960-1970; Grooms (Weddings)--1960-1970; Strickland, Mamie Elizabeth; Taylor, Richard Edward; Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (Tacoma);

The Bon Marche was no longer the only occupant of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center on the south side of Tacoma in October,1965 when this aerial photograph was taken. A full-line J.C. Penney's had opened at the southeast end of the large building complex and many smaller specialty stores had joined the two large department stores. Acres of free parking proved to be a major draw, and the enclosed mall design kept customers out of the wind and rain. The National Bank of Washington's circular building is prominent near the Mall; I-5 freeway, providing easy access to the Mall, runs along the photograph's left side. The Wapato Lake area is southeast of the Mall to the left of I-5, near the horizon. Most of the residential development surrounding the Mall has been converted over the years into commercial property.

Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Bon Marche (Tacoma); National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); J.C. Penney Co. (Tacoma);

"Eating crow." The familiar expression, literally "eating crow," was never so true as in this October 20, 1965, studio set-up when a diner in colorful bib appears to be ready to chow down on a very dead black crow. His pained look is due to the fact that the Minnesota Twins were proclaimed the 1965 American League champions, a fact pointed out to him by his non-dining friend. The Twins, formerly the Washington Senators, had moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in 1960; the ball club had not won a pennant since the then-Washington based team achieved that feat in 1933. Notes from the Richards Studio indicate the men in the above photograph were Jack Kenison and Mike Rourke, employees of Weyerhaeuser Co. (Names not in any particular order). Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1960-1970; Baseball players--1960-1970; Kenison, Jack; Rourke, Mike; Crows;

The Tacoma Mall Thriftway supermarket had its grand opening on October 13,1965. The store was decorated throughout with wooden panels and murals that, through color and design, imitated Pacific Northwest Indian art motifs without reproducing actual design elements from any particular tribe. In the Bakery Department, shelves offered a variety of freshly baked goods and apparently offered wedding cakes as well since a variety of bride-and-groom ornaments were displayed. The supermarket became part of the Lucky's chain in the early 1970's and was converted later into the Mall's food court. (Photograph ordered by Associated Grocers.) (TNT 10-12-65, C-8, C-9 Ad, C-13)

Bakeries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Baked products--Tacoma; Supermarkets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Thriftway (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Interior of Tacoma Mall Thriftway on October 15, 1965. This supermarket was celebrating its grand opening and the bulging shelves full of merchandise were ready for the hordes of eager shoppers. Decorated in Native American motif, the various departments of the supermarket were clearly marked. The store supported a bakery, deli, separate meat and poultry areas, and beverages among others. An entire row of dogfood is at the foreground of the photograph, next to household cleaning supplies and toilet paper. Brilliant lighting and spacious shopping areas were featured; the store was decorated in warm earthern tones. Adjacent to Pay Less Drugs, the supermarket later became a Lucky's supermarket in the early 1970's. The mall's food court was later built on the site of the former supermarket. Photograph ordered by Associated Grocers. (TNT 10-12-65, C-8, C-9 Ad, C-13)

Supermarkets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Thriftway (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Grand opening specials offered at the "Smoke House" located in the Tacoma Mall Thriftway supermarket in October, 1965. Decorated in Native American motif, the Smoke House offered BBQ chicken, spare ribs, and pizza at very reasonable prices. Pepperoni pizzas cost a measly 79 cents for a 10 inch pie and a whole BBQ chicken could be purchased for only 69 cents. Soft drinks and coffee were sold from nearby vending machines. The Tacoma Mall food court would be built on the site in 2000. Photograph ordered by Associated Grocers. (TNT C-8, C-9 Ad, C-13)

Supermarkets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Thriftway (Tacoma); Vending machines--Tacoma; Delicatessens--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Pizza; Meat;

Studio portrait of Nancy Brewington. This head-and-shoulders photograph of the Wilson High School senior was taken on October 15, 1965.

Brewington, Nancy; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Interior of Tacoma Mall taken after the mall's grand opening. The Tacoma Mall officially opened on October 13, 1965. Looking down the wide aisles of the Tacoma Mall on October 14, 1965, towards the J.C. Penney store section are a variety of shops, most of which have vanished 40 years later. Alpine Hut, Foreman & Clark, Thom McAn, Hardy Shoes, Fashion Fabrics, Barbara Johnson and Toys Galore have their doors closed prior to opening for the business day. One or two customers are already present gazing through the shop windows. At that time there were no kiosks in the walkway. A full page ad for the opening of the mall trumpeted the idea of no more parking tickets, no more traffic or weather worries. A mere five minutes from downtown Tacoma, and easily accessible by car and bus, the mall would offer 7,000+ parking spaces and an enclosed shopping area. Photograph ordered by Nelson Construction. (TNT 9-9-65, ad, A-3)

Shopping centers--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Stores & shops--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Interior of Tacoma Mall. 30-foot umbrella columns form a stately forest supporting the structure of the new Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. Plexiglass skylights diffused light and eliminated shadows. Rock walls decorate the exterior of the Bon Marche department store which is visible on the left. The Bon's 110-foot colored glass sliding doors opened for the first time onto the mall on Wednesday, October 13, 1965. A curving staircase led from the Bon's basement level to the mall level. That staircase and the nearby fountain was later eliminated when remodeling. Florsheim Shoes was located directly across the Bon. Photograph ordered by Nelson Construction. (TNT 10-3-65, B-14, 10-12-65, D-2)

Shopping centers--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Stores & shops--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bon Marche (Tacoma); Florsheim Shoes (Tacoma); Columns--Tacoma;

Grand opening of Florsheim Shoes at the Tacoma Mall. October 13, 1965, saw the grand opening of Florsheim Shoes at the new Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. The store was located across from the Bon Marche, the first occupant of the mall. Shoppers are lined up on two sides of the store awaiting entry to the men's shoe store managed by Chet Stack. The Mall fountain, which was to be a longtime fixture, is in the foreground of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Florsheim Shoes, Chicago. (TNT 10-12-65, C-14, C-15)

Florsheim Shoes (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma;

Grand opening - Florsheim Shoes in Tacoma Mall. Crowds of shoppers line up to browse and perhaps purchase the new merchandise at Florsheim Shoes on October 13, 1965. The store, part of a national chain of shoe stores, was celebrating its grand opening at the Mall. Customers appear pleased to accept coupons from the Florsheim employee in top hat, tails and tights while a parrot in a large gilded cage looks on. Florsheim's was located in close proximity to the Bon Marche department store. The Tacoma Mall store did not have doors and opened directly onto the mall. It featured a Gay Nineties barber shop; interiors were built of natural wood and wall-to-wall carpet. Photograph ordered by Florsheim Shoes, Chicago. TPL-2527 (TNT 10-12-65, C-14, C-15)

Florsheim Shoes (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Studio portrait of Beverly Banks. This head-and-shoulders portrait of Beverly Banks was taken on October 9, 1965. Miss Banks was believed to be a Mount Tahoma High School senior at the time of this photograph.

Banks, Beverly; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970;

J.C. Penney's had a gas station and auto center located right next to their new store at the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center in 1965. A 1960 Chevy El Camino truck and a 1965 Ford Mustang are ready to be serviced at the outdoor pumps. Customers and attendants were protected from Northwest weather by the auto center's extended roofline. The auto center and the main store opened on October 13, 1965. Lysle G. Paterson was manager of the Tacoma Mall Penney's. Photograph ordered by News Tribune. TPL-498

J.C. Penney Co. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1960-1970;

As part of the 77th Anniversary celebration of the Peoples department store chain, the Mercy Boys rock band with lead singer Jim Brady (later of the Sonics) played on October 9, 1965 in the Junior World Department of their flagship store in downtown Tacoma, 1101-07 Pacific Avenue. Also appearing at the store was Australian TV star and disc jockey Rhett Hamilton Walker 1st, or R.H.W. One as he was officially known on KOL radio. His show was broadcast daily from 3 to 6 p.m. The Peoples store closed in 1983 and was remodeled becoming the Puget Sound Plaza in 1985. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (TNT 10-5-65, D-1) (Additional identification provided by a reader) TPL-9173

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mercy Boys (Tacoma);

Students at Larchmont Elementary School made good use of their school library in an October 4, 1965, photograph taken for the Citizens Committee for Schools. The Citizens committee would visit local area public schools and make recommendations for improvements. Several children are busy reading or selecting books. One boy points out a spot in North America on the large globe to another classmate. Photograph ordered by the Citizens Committee for Schools for use in publicity and brochure.

Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Larchmont Elementary School (Tacoma); Books; Globes;

Exterior - Perkins Haven of Rest. The beautifully landscaped grounds of Perkins Haven of Rest provide a soothing and peaceful atmosphere for the Gig Harbor mortuary. A bevy of ducks glide along the"Pool of Reflection" near the mortuary's driveway. A variety of trees and shrubs decorate the property. The lawn-type columbarium, located four miles north on the Bremerton Highway, was a combination Tudar Gothic and contemporary design. The Haven of Rest Memorial Park was locally owned and operated by Richard E. and Ruth Berg. Color photograph ordered by Perkins Haven of Rest. (TNT 11-19-65, p. 8)

Morgues & mortuaries--Gig Harbor; Perkins Haven of Rest (Gig Harbor); Lakes & ponds--Gig Harbor;

Perkins Haven of Rest chapel, Gig Harbor. The Perkins Haven of Rest Memorial Park provided a non-denominational chapel for its clients. The warm, rich woods used in the arched structure complimented the wooden pews and gold-toned carpeting. Soft lighting provided a peaceful atmosphere in which to reflect. The Haven of Rest was located in Gig Harbor, four miles north of the Narrows Bridge. It was locally owned and operated by Richard E. and Ruth Berg. The all-in-one location had its formal opening on November 21, 1965. Color photograph ordered by Perkins Haven of Rest. (TNT 11-19-65, p. 8)

Morgues & mortuaries--Gig Harbor; Perkins Haven of Rest (Gig Harbor); Chapels--Gig Harbor; Pews--Gig Harbor;

Tacoma Community College professor Ronald Magden in front of students.

A rail car full of wood chips pours into an outdoor receptacle on September 16, 1965. This photograph, taken on behalf of Malcolm McGhie, New York industrial consultant, was probably taken at St. Regis Paper Co.'s Tacoma plant. The plant would receive purchased chips and proceed to unload them rapidly using this 60-foot car which could hold 70 tons. St. Regis would haul these chips to Tacoma from their sawmills in Montana. (1965 St. Regis Annual Report, p. 8)

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Paper industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;