View of partially completed Cheney Stadium from adjoining hillside taken on March 23, 1960. Cheney Stadium was constructed in a remarkable three months, fourteen days in time for the reappearance of Pacific Coast League baseball to Tacoma. It had to be completed before the first game scheduled on April 14, 1960, and the deadline was met, probably due to the fact that the stadium was built of pre-stressed, pre-fabricated concrete rather than the more time-consuming pouring method. Unfortunately, a harsh spring storm forced postponement of the Tacoma Giants - Portland Beavers doubleheader until Saturday, April 16th. The Tacoma Giants were affiliated with the San Francisco Giants who sent many of their future stars to Tacoma for seasoning. Fans would be lucky to see future Hall-of-Famer Juan Marichal, future batting champ Matty Alou, and future Giant & Pirate SS Jose Pagan in action.

Cheney Stadium (Tacoma);

On June 7, 1960, by vote of the Tacoma City Council, Tacoma's new Pacific Coast League baseball stadium was officially designated "Cheney Stadium" in honor of Tacoma lumberman and sportsman Ben B. Cheney. Two nights later, on June 9th, over 5,000 baseball fans were on hand for the dedication of the new home of the PCL's Tacoma Giants. Construction of the 8,100 seat stadium (later expanded to 8,500) was completed in 3 months, 14 days - "the 100 Day Wonder." No home run has ever been hit over the stadium's 32 foot high center field wall, called "the Great Wall of Cheney," during a game. Jose Canseco accomplished the feat during batting practice in 1985. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber. (TNT 6-8-60, C-15, 6-10-60, A-1, p. 24) TPL-9726

Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Light fixtures;

View of packed grandstands of Cheney Stadium on opening day for the Pacific Coast League baseball season, April 16, 1960. Tacoma held its breath and was rewarded with sunny skies on Saturday for the inaugural games featuring the Tacoma Giants and visiting Portland Beavers. Opening day had been scheduled for April 14th but harsh spring storms and cold weather postponed the debut until the 16th. 6,612 would be in attendance for the day game and 5,671 braved the chiller night weather for the second half of the doubleheader. Prices in 1960 were listed as $2 for box seats, $1.50 for reserved seating, $1.25 for grandstand, 90 cents for pavilion and 50 cents for kids and students. Tacoma, despite losing the first game 7-2, would rebound with a 11-0 shellacking of the Beavers in the nightcap. Future stars Juan Marichal and Matty Alou played prominent roles in the victory. (TNT 4-12-60, C-2, 4-17-60, A-1)

Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Sports spectators--Tacoma; Grandstands--Tacoma--1960-1970; Baseball--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Selecting a flower girl's dress is a pleasant task for this little curly haired miss. Michaeline Mitchell is showing a lace and ruffled model to the bride to be, Salli Harris, on April 21, 1960. UPS graduates Robert James Mitchell and Salli Jean Harris would wed on June 18, 1960, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Little Michaeline is the niece of Mr. Mitchell. Photograph taken for the News Tribune's Bridal Section feature. (TNT 5-17-60, C-12, 6-19-60, D-5)

Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Harris, Salli Jean; Mitchell, Michaeline;

Hungry teenagers gather around prepared to dine on hamburgers and hotdogs in this spring, 1960, photograph. Loaves of Hansen's Sunbeam bread and packages of skinless wieners plus buns and relish are on display. These were students from Pacific Lutheran University enjoying the school's annual Basket Social at Spanaway Park on May 22, 1960.

Eating & drinking; Teenagers--Spanaway--1960-1970; Students--Spanaway--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970;

Scenes from the 27th Daffodil Parade. Queen Diane Harkness, 17, of Lincoln High School and her attendants on the Tacoma City Light float, "Diamond Head," on April 9, 1960. 51,000 gold King Alfred and white Mt. Hood daffodils formed a replica of the famous Hawaiian landmark, Diamond Head, on the Queen's float which has traditionally been built by the Public Utilities department of the City of Tacoma. Queen Diane is seated on a majestic throne flanked by stately palms and four large orchid drum flowers. Six Daffodil princesses cluster around their queen wearing orchid leis and carrying daffodil bouquets. The 50 degree sharp breezy weather did not deter the daffodil royalty from smiling and waving happily to thousands of spectators lining the streets. (TNT 4-8-60, p. 1, 4-9-60, p. 1, 4-10-60, p. 1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1960 : Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Harkness, Diane;

Even the clowns riding on a tandem bicycle stare in awe at the Insured Savings & Loan Assns. of Tacoma's "sand-and-palm tree" float #19 entered in the April 9, 1960, 27th Daffodil Parade. Five lovely ladies sit among the hundreds of daffodils and wave to the packed crowds lining up at 10th & Pacific Avenue. The float, "Hawaiian Wedding Song," won the Festival Award for depicting the best parade theme. The 48' float had a lush tropical setting which showed a wedding party with a tiki god at the rear watching over the proceedings. (TNT 4-9-60, p. 1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1960 : Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Insured Savings & Loan Associations of Tacoma (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Real Estate Board shared some "aloha" spirit with Tacoma during the 27th Daffodil Parade when their daffodil-bedecked float, "Happi Time," proceeded past the Greyhound station at 1319 Pacific Avenue on April 9, 1960. Eight young ladies, adorned with leis, waved to the crowd lined several deep on the sidewalk. The theme of the Daffodil Festival was "Daffodils Salute Hawaii;" this float used thousands of daffodils on the catamaran and boathouse to create a happy, tropical atmosphere. It was awarded first prize in the Clubs & Organizations Division. (TNT 4-10-60, B-8)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1960 : Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Real Estate Board (Tacoma);

Nole Floyd (Nokie) Edwards, the original lead guitarist for the Tacoma based rock group "The Ventures." Edwards was born in Lahoma, Oklahoma, but raised from the age of seven in Puyallup (City Directories of the fifties identify an Edwards family of E. Pioneer Ave.) He is the son of Elbert L. and Nannie May Edwards of Oklahoma. His family was extremely musical; his father played the violin and his siblings played instruments as well. He taught himself to play guitar at 5. By 12, he was performing on live radio and played all the stringed instruments. In 1959, he was playing around Washington with Buck Owens when Bob Bogle and Don Wilson heard him and convinced him to play with The Ventures. He started with the group on bass, but soon exchanged positions with Bogle and played lead guitar. Edwards left the band in 1967, returned in 1972 and left again in 1984 to pursue his own musical career. He still occasionally records and tours with the band. As a talented guitarist with a wide range of musical interests, he has a huge following in both the U.S. and Japan. In 1993-94, he was residing in Randle, Wa. (per Phone America West.) He and his wife Judy resided in Elmira, Oregon where they corresponded with his many fans via his website, when they were not touring the world with his music. (most information obtained from the Edwards website www.nokie-edwards.com). Nokie Edwards passed away March 12, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Edwards, Nole F.;

Publicity for Tacoma native Don Wilson, of the rock group "The Ventures." The band had top 40 hits in 1960 with "Walk, Don't Run" and in 1969 with the theme from the television program "Hawaii Five-O." Don was born in Tacoma on February 10, 1933. His early interest in music was influenced by the Big Band sound and Country and Western music. His first instrument was a trombone, with the guitar being only a sideline. He played the trombone with the Army regimental band in Germany. After returning home from the Army, he went to work as a used car salesman. He met Bob Bogle, sold him a car, and went to work on his construction site. They soon found a common interest in music, and armed with second hand guitars from the pawn shop and instructional books, began to practice together. They were soon putting in 10 hour days as construction workers and playing Tacoma clubs at night as "The Versatones." (information from The Ventures website www.theventures.com)

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wilson, Don;

Don Wilson, Tacoma native and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed rock group "The Ventures." Wilson and Bob Bogle formed the group when they met at a Seattle construction site and discovered their mutual interest in music. The group made their professional debut in Tacoma. When Wilson's mother's attempts to interest established record companies in the group failed, the boys and Josie Wilson formed their own label, the Blue Horizon Record Co. The label released "Walk, Don't Run." The single was an immediate hit locally, was released nationally by Liberty records and the boys were catapulted into the national limelight. Wilson continued to play rhythm guitar throughout the group's over 40 year long recording career.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wilson, Don;

Publicity photo for Tacoma based rock group "The Ventures." Original band members left to right: Don Wilson, Nole F. (Nokie) Edwards and Bob Bogle. Wilson and Bogle originated the group and its instrumental sound and have played together since 1959 to the present. Edwards joined the group prior to their recording of "Walk, Don't Run." He left the group in 1967, returned in 1972 and left again in 1984 to pursue his own musical career, spanning all styles of music. He still tours and records with the group occasionally. The Ventures are the most popular instrumental rock band of all time, and were the inspiration of young rock guitarists of the 60's and again in the '80's. Nokie Edwards passed away March 12, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wilson, Don; Edwards, Nole F.; Bogle, Bob;

The billboard perched above the Consolidated Freightways building on April 21, 1960, promised to fulfil all customers' shipping needs. A Freightways truck and trailer are ready at the company's longtime Puyallup Avenue location. A storage tank and possibly pallets are awaiting future transport. Photograph ordered by Consolidated Freightways.

Consolidated Freightways, Inc. (Tacoma); Shipping--Tacoma--1960-1970; Loading docks--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Publicity for Tacoma-based rock group "The Ventures." L to R: Howie Johnson, Tacoma native Don Wilson, Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards. Attired in the rock look of the early sixties; white shirts and ties, blazers and khakis, the group is poised on the brink of national fame. Their first record "Walk, Don't Run," released in 1960, became a solid gold hit. Their style, based on the instrumental guitar sound and simple arrangements, influenced a generation of guitar players to form bands. They released over 80 records in the U.S. and sold one million records each year from 1961-1966. They left the U.S. to tour Japan in the seventies and became the number one recording group there, releasing over 150 albums in Japan. Nokie Edwards passed away March 12, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona. TPL-5559.

Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wilson, Don; Edwards, Nole F.; Bogle, Bob; Johnson, Howie;

Exterior Smyth Moving & Storage building. Taken from across the street on May 17, 1960, the Smyth Moving & Storage fleet of trucks and Volkswagons surround the company's Puyallup Avenue location. Smyth's utilized North American Van Lines as a world wide moving service along with its own smaller trucks. Known as "Smyth the Smoother Mover," the company handled household moving, local and long distance packing and moving, and storage.

Smyth Moving & Storage Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Moving & storage trade--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Japanese window display at telephone company. Dainty Japanese dolls, delicate tea cups and lacquered miniature geta fill the window display of the Pacific Telephone Co. on St. Helens Ave. on April 21, 1960. The two photographs attached to the pegboard reflect two contrasting mountains - Mt. Fuji and Mt. Rainier. The small figurines on the right appear to be chosen to minic a pair of American children. The two small telephones on each side of the display are there to perhaps advise that distance can be eliminated and cultures learned by the use of communication. A tiny sign says "Hello Kokura;" Kokura was Tacoma's sister city in Japan.

Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dolls; Telephones;

The Villa Plaza Shopping Center's parking lot is rapidly filling up as local residents hurry to take advantage of the 29 cent chicken barbecue on August 4, 1960. Long lines of people snake through the lot on the J.C. Penney/Woolworth section of the shopping center. The smell and smoke of barbecued chicken drifts through the air as thousands of chicken legs and thighs are being tendered to by the many cooks. The one-day BBQ offered chicken, rolls, butter and coffee for a mere 29 cents. The previous year saw 10,000 people enjoy the chicken barbecue at the second anniversary celebration of the Villa Plaza Shopping Center. Photograph ordered by Gene Burlson, Kent. (TNT 8-3-60, B-1,2)

Barbecues--Lakewood; Queues--Lakewood; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood);

Seattle Cheney Studs baseball team - team photo. Longtime coach Joe Budnick, in dark jacket, is at the extreme right in this August, 1960 photograph. The Seattle team was in Tacoma in late August to compete as tournament favorites in the Washington State Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) matches held at Heidelberg Park. They faced and defeated B & B Hardware in an all-Seattle battle on August 22nd, by rallying for five runs in the 8th inning for a 9-5 victory. The Seattle Cheney Studs then beat Criswells, champions of the Tacoma City League, 7-2 on August 28th at White Center, thereby winning the Washington State Amateur Baseball title for the second straight year. The Cheney Studs are named after Ben Cheney, local lumberman and philanthropist, who sponsored amateur teams in sports including basketball, football, and baseball. No matter what the sport, his teams were always called the Cheney Studs. (TNT 8-22-60, p. 10-article; TNT 8-29-60, p. 19-article)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Budnick, Joe;

Night exposure exterior new Doric Hotel. A new convertible is parked under the large Doric Hotel drive-way roof as its occupants prepare to remove luggage and water skis. This July 21, 1960, photograph may have been used as advertising as the motel itself did not open officially until several weeks later. The totally electric 123-unit facility was built at a cost of $1,425,000 including fixtures and furniture. The Doric was part of a Seattle-based chain of motor hotels stretching from British Columbia to Southern California. (TNT 8-12-60, p. 8) TPL-9887

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Displayed under sunny August, 1960, skies is a new L-shaped rambler. This wood-framed home is either 1506 North Orchard or its neighbor, 1512 North Orchard. According to the small sign placed on one end, Stan Warp Realty is the listed agent. A long driveway leads directly to a covered attached carport. The home is so new that no landscaping appears to have been done. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Color bridal portrait of Virginia Maruca. Virginia Rose Maruca posed in a lovely floor length wedding gown on August 5, 1960, at the Wedding Bell. According to the 1960 City Directory, Miss Maruca resided at 4125 South Thompson Avenue and was a public school teacher. She was a graduate of the University of Puget Sound and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Maruca. Her wedding to U.P.S. student William Earl Greco would occur on August 14, 1960, at the Little Church on the Prairie. (TNT 7-10-60, D-3)

Maruca, Virginia Rose; Wedding costume;

This was an operating room in the (old) St. Joseph Hospital where masked and garbed doctors and nurses were preparing for a surgical procedure in August of 1960. The operating room is fully equipped with a multitude of surgical tools, cannisters containing oxygen and bright lighting. The room was heated by the radiators on the left. Built at 1812 South" I" Street in 1914, the hospital was demolished in 1982. By then, a new St. Joseph Hospital had been erected and was operational at 1718 So. "I."

Operating rooms--Tacoma; Medical personnel--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Home portrait of Albert Henry Meadowcroft, father of William H. Meadowcroft. Mr. Howie Meadowcroft was a department manager for Weyerhaeuser. A family reunion was held at his home on Forest Glen Lane in Lakewood on August 7, 1960. About 25 people were in attendance including many small children.

Portraits; Meadowcroft, William H.--Homes & haunts;

A young family waits to select from a menu at Steve's Gay '90s as their hostess smiles in this July 27, 1960, photograph. Three can-can dancers and the m.c. are on the stage behind them in the restaurant's Opera Room. Mrs. LeRoy M. Curtis enjoys a free dinner at Steve's as Steve's Gay '90s was one of ten restaurants where Dine Out Every Month Club members utilized the "Buy one, get one free" method of receiving free meals. For $5.00, Dine Out Every Month Club members would receive a coupon book good for ten meals at participating restaurants. With Mrs. Curtis is her husband and daughter Terry; assisting the Curtis' family is Steve's hostess Vicki Tran. (TNT ad 8-2-60, p. 8)

Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Families--Tacoma--1960-1970; Curtis, LeRoy M.; Curtis, LeRoy M.--Family; Curtis, Terry; Tran, Vicki;

This aerial photograph taken August 17, 1960 shows the I-5 interchange at South 38th Street. The excavation work has begun, and the 38th St. bridge over I-5 is complete. The building to the left of the cloverleaf is Langendorf Bakery, 2202 So. 38th St., which was built in 1954. The large area of cleared land at the bottom of the photograph is the future home of the Tacoma Mall. Part of downtown Tacoma and the tideflats can be seen at the top edge of the picture. Ordered by Tacoma Freeway Mart of Seattle.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial photograph of south end area, including 56th St. interchange. Taken on August 17, 1960, on behalf of Tacoma Freeway Mart of Seattle. Baseball field in center is probably old Tiger Field/Cheney Field. Round structure near the baseball field is Madison School. Road traveling diagonally left to right is So. 38th St. intersecting with South Tacoma Way at the bottom.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Exterior of new Doric Hotel, taken pre-grand opening on July 22, 1960. A large overhang would provide protection for motorists unloading luggage and passengers at the new Doric Tacoma Motel Hotel. Parking for 184 cars was conveniently located for the four-story hotel. The Doric was a concrete structure with frame partitions and block ends. The 123-unit, $1,425,000 hotel was built by Merritt Construction and designed by architects Kroma, Wilson & Zigler. The Doric would open on August 13, 1960, at 242 Saint Helens Ave. (TNT 8-12-60, p. 8, 9)

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Studio close-up of Holly-day Deluxe Pak. The "Finest Berried English Holly from the Puget Sound Country" was offered to customers in a Holly-day Deluxe Pak in August, 1960. Dipped to preserve freshness, twelve or more full-berried sprays were packaged in each box. These Holly-day boxes were apparently available in months other than winter and could be shipped out of state. Photograph ordered by Washington State Holly Growers Association.

Holly--Tacoma; Packaging;

View of Manley's parking lot taken from across the street. Cars fill the parking lot of Manley's Supermarket on Steilacoom Blvd. on a clear August, 1960, day. They were probably drawn to the supermarket due to the many sales including 10 lb. of C & H sugar for 89 cents, bag of potatoes for 45 cents or bananas at 10 cents. The store's "Chefs Hat" also featured barbecue and a delicatessen. Manley's had celebrated its grand opening on August 24, 1960, at the brand new Thunderbird Shopping Center. The supermarket along with the adjoining Ludwig Pharmacy would be the first occupants of the shopping center, located on a 48-acre tract of land which once housed an airport and golf course. The site, at Hipkins & Steilacoom Blvd., was chosen because of the potential economic growth in that area of the county. The 15,000 square foot supermarket was a concrete block and glass structure heated by natural gas. (TNT 8-23-60, p. 5)

Manley's Supermarket (Lakewood); Supermarkets--Lakewood; Parking lots--Lakewood; Signs (Notices);

The new Oakes Apparel women's clothing store in the Villa Plaza Shopping Center in Lakewood had its grand opening in July of 1960. Owned by Jay Grenley and managed by Vinita Staff, it joined an older Oakes Apparel at 921 Broadway in Tacoma. The store opened on July 18th and held a grand opening sales until August 5th. The mannequins in the store's windows were adorned in fall and back-to-school fashions. Large ceiling-length windows surrounded the store providing a bright and airy atmosphere. With two entrances, one from each main Villa Plaza parking lot, customers could find their way into the store without any difficulties. (TNT 7-17-60, A-6)

Oakes Apparel (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Signs (Notices); Mannequins;