As usual, opening night at the annual Tacoma Home Show drew thousands to the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse on March 19, 1963, to check out new home furnishings and design ideas, register for prizes, and just plain people-watch. View of crowded aisle in Fieldhouse with many strollers, exhibits jammed together, and one pensive salesman in the foreground gazing at his sewing machine. Photograph ordered for the News Tribune.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Sewing machines; Signs (Notices);

Broadside view of Navy minesweeper MSC 299 at Tacoma Boat Building on January 26, 1963. Vessel was launched at 4:30 that afternoon; champagne honors by Mrs. James B. Burrow. The 140' non-magnetic minesweeper was the second of a series of four being built for the Navy by Tacoma Boat Building. (TNT 1-27-63, A-2)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Firemen gather at the South 11th & Broadway side of Manning's Market on September 21, 1963, to try to put out a massive fire that ultimately gutted the building. (The Bon Marche can be seen in the background.) Flames had engulfed the open area of the coffee shop and firemen were forced to retreat. The loss was estimated at $400,000. This was a 3-11 B-Shift fire which involved 13 engine companies, four truck companies, two rescue units, and three chiefs along with the off-shift. Although there were fifteen injuries reported, apparently none were fatal. The summer of 1963 was a bad one for fires: just a few days before this massive fire, the Tradewell supermarket at 6th & Union was declared a total loss with damages of $400,000 and Pier 7 burned in July in a C Shift fire with over a million dollars in damage. (Talbot: 100 Years of Firefighting in the City of Destiny Tacoma, Washington, p. 136-37, p. 132-35; TNT 9-22-63, A-1) TPL-9891

Manning's Market (Tacoma); Fires--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1960-1970;

In the early '60's, Pacific Lutheran University apparently provided instruction in the secretarial arts as well as in the sciences, nursing, business and education. Several young women are pictured on January 16, 1963, in the process of typing and the case of the student in the foreground, perhaps learning to transcribe dictation.

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Students--Parkland--1960-1970; Studying--Parkland; Typewriting--Parkland; Typewriters--1960-1970; Dictating machines;

Two men are examining the arrival of a large shipment of carpet at Selden's in downtown Tacoma on March 7, 1963. One of the men is possibly the buyer. A Selden's truck, advertising locations in Tacoma, Lakewood and Olympia, has just deposited rolls of carpet on the sidewalk outside the store. Selden's was well known for their carpets and other floor coverings and as a complete home center. This photograph was ordered for possible later use as a newspaper ad.

Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Floor coverings; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Ben and Marian Cheney smile broadly as they pose with guest Andy Gilbert (left) at the 1963 Washington State Sports Hall of Fame banquet sponsored by the Tacoma Athletic Commission on February 6, 1963. Also at the top of the stairs on the upper right is Tacoma Athletic Commission president William (Bill) Gazecki. Mr. Cheney was a well known sports fan whose generosity allowed thousands of Tacoma youngsters to participate in organized sports. He was instrumental in bringing the Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League baseball team to Tacoma to play in Cheney Stadium. Mr. Gilbert was the newly named manager of the Tacoma Giants. His pro career spanned twelve years as he performed at every position other than catcher. In his rookie season in the Ohio State League, Mr. Gilbert broke his neck sliding head-first into second base. Undeterred, he returned to baseball the following year. (TNT 2-4-63, p. 14-article) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Awards; Washington State Sports Hall of Fame (Tacoma); Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Cheney, Marian; Gilbert, Andy; Gazecki, William;

In jest, William Gazecki was wrapped in resplendent robes and crowned the new " king" of the Tacoma Athletic Commission on February 12, 1963. Four TAC officers posed with their newly elected president as one member places a gilded crown on his head. William Larson, Peter Stojack, Marv Tommervik and Bob Danhausere form a half-circle around William Gazecki . A more traditional picture of this group was chosen to run in the February 17, 1963, edition of the News Tribune. The TAC is a local volunteer-run sports and civic booster organization. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 2-17-63, B-10)

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Crowns; Larson, William C.; Stojack, Peter; Tommervik, Marv; Danhausere, Robert; Gazecki, William;

ca. 1963. Water view from Stadium Way and No. "C" Street on a sunny day in 1963. Tideflats in the distance. No traffic on roadway.

Traffic signs & signals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Waterfronts--Tacoma--1960-1970;

View of two-story Jeri-Lin Motel. The Jeri-Lin Motel, located at So. 72nd and Pacific Avenue, was built in 1962 by Bozich Construction Co. Constructed of brick and wood, the structure had a flat roof and sported dots of various sizes as decorations on its outer walls. The name of the motel, the Jeri-Lin, was written in cursive lettering on one end of the brick wall. An attractive light colored decorated concrete block wall and modest landscaping enhanced the smooth lawn.

Jeri-Lin Motel (Tacoma); Motels--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Tacoma Giants owner Ben Cheney with catcher Tom Haller during a March, 1963, spring training visit to the Tacoma team's parent club, the San Francisco Giants. The S.F. Giants were the defending National League champions and conducted spring training in Arizona. Tom Haller broke in with the S.F. Giants in 1961 and stayed with them through the 1967 season. He then was a Los Angeles Dodger from 1968-1971 before ending his career with the Detroit Tigers in 1972. Statistics indicate that he played a total of 1,294 games during his 12 year career with a batting average of .257. The tall (6'4") Haller was a former quarterback for the University of Illinois. ALBUM 9.

Baseball players--Arizona--1960-1970; Haller, Tom, 1937-2004; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; San Francisco Giants (San Francisco);

Same as C137871-1 without Studs logo in upper left corner. Local lumberman and philanthropist Ben Cheney has donned a Giants uniform; he is standing next to baseball star Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants. Mr. Cheney had journeyed to Arizona in March, 1963, and was present during the Giants' spring training. He was the owner of the Tacoma Giants, minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The picture with Willie Mays may have been taken in late March, 1963, when the two teams played an exhibition game. Mr. Cheney was permitted to act as first base coach for the Big League team for a couple innings. The minor league Tacoma Giants swatted their Big Brothers 10-9 with a thrilling come-from-behind ninth inning. ALBUM 9. TPL-1399 (TNT 3-28-63, B-5)

Baseball players--Arizona--1960-1970; Mays, Willie, 1931-; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; San Francisco Giants (San Francisco);

Tacoma Giants owner Ben Cheney with future Hall of Famer Willie Mays during a late March, 1963, spring training visit to the Tacoma team's parent club, the San Francisco Giants. The Big League Giants played spring ball in Arizona. The Tacoma team also took their spring training in Arizona in the Casa Grande area. This photograph may have been taken on March 27, 1963, as Mr. Cheney's team took on their Big Brothers in a thrilling slugfest. The Tacoma Giants staged a 7-run rally in the ninth inning to edge the parent San Francisco Giants 10-9. Mr. Cheney put on a suit and served as first base coach for the Big Club for a couple of innings. He was reportedly in a state of exultation over "his" team's victory. ALBUM 9. (TNT 3-28-63, B-5)

Baseball players--Arizona--1960-1970; Mays, Willie, 1931-; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; San Francisco Giants (San Francisco);

Closer aerial view of loading dock belonging to Georgia-Pacific Corp. on the Tideflats. This April 9, 1963, photograph shows that convenient rail transportation made delivery and pickup of wood products an easier process for the dealer in wholesale plywood. Tracks run just a few feet away from the loading dock with a detached container standing by.

Aerial photographs; Georgia-Pacific Corp. (Tacoma); Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1963. Color photograph of a beautiful sunny day on the Tideflats in 1963. Focus is on conveyor belts leading from sand or chips into holding areas. This is the Domtar Industries Lime Plant (Domtar Chemicals, Inc.) located at 1220 Alexander Ave. which was built about 1962-63. The plant is still operational but now owned by Graymont. Photograph ordered by Chain Belt Co. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Conveying systems; Machinery; Domtar Chemicals, Inc. (Tacoma);

Angle view of Georgia-Pacific Corporation building taken on April 2, 1963. Georgia-Pacific Corporation dealt in wholesale plywood. They had a one-story office at 2302 Ross Way in the industrial Tideflats area, northeast of Thorne Rd. and east of E. 11th St. Neighboring businesses were Air Reduction Pacific Co., oxygen manufacturers, and Pacific Forge & Tool, blacksmiths. Jack W. Hartman was listed in the 1963 City Directory as the firm's manager.

Georgia-Pacific Corp. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The 53' purse seiner, Haida Maid, was launched at Western Boat Building on June 20, 1963. It was owned by Hydaburg Co-op of Alaska. Hydaburg was a Haida Indian tribal association which operated under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. View of the Haida Maid as it prepares to slide, stern first, down the ways. (TNT 6-21-63, p. 19)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

The crew of the newly launched Haida Maid survey calm waters on June 20, 1963. The Haida Maid was a 53' purse seiner built by Western Boat Building for the Hydaburg Co-op, a Haida Indian tribal association which operated under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mary Petrich, daughter of Western Boat Building vice-president James Petrich, christened the boat earlier that day. (TNT 6-21-63, p. 19)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

This young man proudly displays his PNW regional challenge plaque awarded to the top junior boys singles skater in a June 26, 1963, photograph taken at the Tacoma Roller Bowl. He is Larry Lisk, representing Rollerland in Renton. Larry is wearing a dark competition outfit with sequin-like decorations. Even his skating boots are black. He edged out Garry and Larry LaPoint of Federal Way, who finished 2nd and 3rd, in the Northwest Roller Skating Championships. (TNT 6-27-63, B-8)

Lisk, Larry; Skaters; Roller skating--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Portion of east wing extension, Marymount Military Academy, ca. 1963. Marymount was the only military school for boys age 6-16 in the state of Washington. Dedicated in 1923, the school was run by the Dominican Sisters, a Catholic teaching order. Marymount was specifically designed as a small boarding school with enrollment generally capped at 150; however, when enrollment dipped even lower, it was decided to close the school in 1976.

Marymount Military Academy (Spanaway); Private schools--Spanaway; Military education--Spanaway

Dennise Tetz and Phil Langston, foreground, delight spectators with their quick footwork in "La Furlana" during the 30th anniversary of May Festival at Pacific Lutheran University. The duo are dressed in folk dancing attire on May 3, 1963. Miss Tetz and the unidentified female dancer behind her have on laced vests, full skirts and wear large kerchiefs over their heads. (1963 Saga yearbook, p. 99)

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Festivals--Parkland--1960-1970; Students--Parkland--1960-1970; Folk dancing--Parkland--1960-1970; Tetz, Dennise; Langston, Phil;

Waving gracefully to the crowd are seven members of the Daffodil court on April 6, 1963. Wet weather on the 30th annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil parade did not deter participants or crowds from gamely attending the event. These princesses are garbed in raingear draped over floor length ballroom gowns and carry small white parasols. Their princess float had broken down at the start of the parade, causing a delay of nearly an hour. It was decided that the princesses would walk the route; high heels and slippery streets would not prevent the determined young ladies from greeting parade spectators. They are nearing the end of the Tacoma portion of the parade as they march past the Greyhound station at 13th & Pacific. The strolling royalty were listed as Jane Mutschler, Karen Iverson, Nancy Vaughan, Karen Korsmo, Mary Ann Lambert, Loretta Huffman and Pam Burrell. (TNT 4-6-63, A-1, 4-7-63, B-9)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1963 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Sabre Room - Winthrop Hotel. The Sabre Room underwent a colorful remodel in 1963 with the addition of maroon chairs and banquet seats, red floor coverings and splashes of red on walls and accessories. It had previously been remodeled in 1955. Musical acts were featured nightly in the Sabre Room. Color photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel. BU-12177

Sabre Room (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Exterior - Star Iron & Steel. Star Iron & Steel Co. would move into new quarters in the Port Industrial area in 1963. Bldg. 407 shown above in this April 9, 1963, photograph, held the company's offices, which were in a separate building from the large plant. Owned by Edward N. Allen, Star Iron was one of the oldest steel fabricating companies in the Pacific Northwest. They specialized in building cranes, hoists, towers, and equipment for the lumber industry. During WWII, they made some of the heaviest and largest cranes for the U.S. Navy. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel. (TNT 7-24-63, A-11)

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Color photograph taken in May, 1963, of the elegant Three Keys restaurant. Managed by Max Jaunzems, the Three Keys was located in the Winthrop Hotel. Decorated in subdued earth tone shades, the restaurant would have provided comfortable dining under the soft lighting of chandeliers and sconces. The main dining area had been re-named the "Three Keys" by new hotel owner/manager William Hamman to stand for the three keys to fine dining: carefully prepared food, properly aged wines and excellent service. The $65,000 remodeling project included gold tufted banquettes and curved settees. (TNT 5-1-63, A-6)

Three Keys (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Chandeliers; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Captured on film in June of 1963 twisting the day away outside the Lakewood branch of Puget Sound National Bank were a bank official, believed to be vice-president Clarence Nelson, and his apt instructor. Three smiling "princesses" for the Lakewood Summer Festival, Sandy Saffell, JoAnn Erhlich and Penny Watson, all from Clover Park High School, laughingly cheered them on. The bank was located at 6202 Mount Tacoma Drive South West in Lakewood. Photograph was ordered by Cole & Weber Advertising.

Twist (Dance)--Lakewood; Puget Sound National Bank (Lakewood); Saffell, Sandy; Erhlich, JoAnn; Watson, Penny;

Aerial photograph taken in the spring of 1963 of portion of downtown Pacific Avenue; it features the Bank of California sign recently installed on top of the Washington Building. The Bank of California is the much smaller building adjacent to the Washington Building. It had been situated on Pacific Avenue since 1928. Bank officials confirmed that a move would be made in early 2005 into the historic Waddell Building at 15th & Commerce.

Aerial photographs; Signs (Notices); Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The shores of Kapowsin Lake are crowded with picnickers and fishermen on a sunny July day. St. Regis Paper Co. had opened up the recreation area to allow the public to enjoy outdoor activities. Previously the lake had been used to store logs from the neighboring Kapowin Tree Farm. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Lakes & ponds--Kapowsin; Kapowsin Lake (Wash.);

Browns Point is the extension of land near the top of this late August, 1963, photograph. Aerial views of Tacoma's industrial areas also show 11th St. running horizontal with Lincoln Ave. below. The Hylebos Waterway is the most easterly of Tacoma's waterways; gravel pit to its right. Buildings with dark roofs are believed to be part of the Educators Mfg. plant. Photograph ordered by Port of Tacoma.

Aerial photographs; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);

Aerial view of Tacoma Tideflats focusing on area close to the Hylebos Waterway. In this late August, 1963, photograph, the waterway appears clogged with silt. The narrow strip that leads into the Hylebos is Hylebos Creek. Gravel pit to the far right; large dark-roofed building in left center is possibly Educators Mfg. Long vertical road is Taylor Ave.; Marine View Drive is believed to be semi-circular road. Houses at the bottom of the photograph are believed to be in Fife neighborhoods. Photograph ordered by Port of Tacoma.

Aerial photographs; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);