Mrs. Edith Hild sits at the wheel of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers on August 17, 1972. Steven's manager Pete Lisicich notes the very low mileage (14226) for the 18-year-old car. The Hild family drove the car less than 15.5 miles per week. Despite the fact the car only traveled about 1000 miles a year, the family brought it in to Steven Motor every fall for complete inspection and maintenance service. The low miles and pristine condition made Mrs. Hild's Savoy the top choice in a national search for the best 1954 Plymouth to be presented to singer Johnny Cash. He had once owned this same model when he first began singing. Mrs. Hild received the keys to a new 1973 Plymouth in exchange for her car. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Lisicich, Pete; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild shares a smile with Steven Motor Co. manager Pete Lisicich on August 17, 1972. Mrs. Hild, leaning against her 1954 Plymouth Savoy, was planning to trade in her classic low-mileage automobile. According to Wikipedia, the Savoy was introduced in 1954 as a 1955 model and came only in a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe model. Mrs. Hild's vehicle was the four-door sedan and appeared to be in excellent condition. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit.

Hild, Edith; Lisicich, Pete; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild of 815 No. Ainsworth Ave. is pictured in August of 1972 at the wheel of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy which is parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers. The Savoy, which is no longer produced, had its gearshift on the steering wheel column. Mrs. Hild would be swapping her '54 Plymouth for keys to a 1973 Plymouth at the Indiana State Fair. Her car was selected during a nationwide search for the best 1954 Plymouth and presented to singer Johnny Cash. He had once owned a duplicate model which he considered to be the "best car I ever owned." Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild at the wheel of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy which she has parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers located at 2705 South Tacoma Way. The driver's door is open while Mrs. Hild keeps a firm one-handed grip on the steering wheel. By 1972, the car would have been about 18 years old but had less than 15,000 miles on its odometer. Mrs. Hild, the widow of Ray Hild, resided at 815 No. Ainsworth Ave. Her car would be the top choice in a nationwide search for the best 1954 Plymouth and presented to singer Johnny Cash later in August. He had once owned a 1954 Plymouth when first starting his career and maintained that it was the "best car I ever owned." Mrs. Hild would not be left carless; in exchange, she would receive the keys to a 1973 Plymouth at the Indiana State Fair. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A laughing Mrs. Edith Hild practices the time-honored tradition of testing tires as she kicks the front tire of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers, located on South Tacoma Way. The low-mileage sedan was originally purchased from Steven Motor and faithfully maintained there. Mrs. Hild, a retired schoolteacher, was the national winner for the owner of the best 1954 Plymouth. Her Savoy would be given to singer Johnny Cash in exchange for the keys to a 1973 Plymouth. Cash had always admired the '54 Savoy model, a car that he and his brother had owned at the start of Cash's singing career. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The Port of Seattle in the 1970s was a busy, bustling center of shipping. This view of either Pier 25 or Pier 46 in August of 1972 shows several Star Iron & Steel (SIS) heavy duty 40-ton container cranes and the many containers that need to be moved. Color photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Piers & wharves--Seattle; Shipping--Seattle; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Star Iron & Steel built three 40-ton Starcon mobile container-handling cranes for the Port of Seattle which were installed during the summer of 1972. The bright red cranes were pictured above in August of that year in the busy Seattle port. Color photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.

Hoisting machinery; Piers & wharves--Seattle; Shipping--Seattle; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Star Karricon crane. A Star Karricon crane, manufactured by Tacoma's Star Iron & Steel Co., is pictured at Pier 46 in Seattle on October 4, 1972. Two famous Seattle landmarks are in the photo's background: Smith Tower and further back on First Hill, Harborview Hospital. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Seattle; Smith Tower (Seattle); Harborview Hospital (Seattle); Shipping--Seattle;

Copy of customer print. Undated color photograph of interior of cedar home. This is possibly the interior of the home pictured at D162744, image 1c. An elk's head is mounted high on the cedar paneled walls of the home's living room. A staircase with wrought iron railings leads to the upper level, perhaps a loft. Photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc., on December 16, 1972.

Houses; Hunting trophies; Stairways;

Exterior view of Kmart, 100th & Bridgeport Way. Kmart store #4467 opened on Thursday, July 20, 1972, at 10 a.m. The brick structure was similar in design to the Kmart stores at 72nd & Portland Ave. and on Sixth Ave. with plenty of free parking available in the well-lit lot. Robert W. Henley was the store's first manager; its 150 full-time employees would be a boon to Tacoma's economy. Photograph ordered by SS Kresge Co. (TNT 8-25-71, A-1- article; TNT 7-16-72 Ad A-4; TNT 7-19-72, A-2 -article; TNT 7-21-72, A-9-article)

Kmart (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Parking lots--Lakewood;

Boat launching. View of Tacoma Boatbuilding plant on the Hylebos Waterway on November 11, 1972, when the fishing boat "Sea Royal" was launched. The "Sea Royal" was another of the large 225-foot class of tuna seiners produced by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. TPL-9758

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

The "Sea Royal." The "Sea Royal," which was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos Waterway, was capable of traveling better than 15 knots. It could hold a crew of 17. The large 225-foot tuna seiner was built for Capt. Manuel Andrade of San Diego, president of Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation. His daughter Denise was the ship's sponsor. Sea trials would be conducted in December and delivery to the ship's owner anticipated before January 1, 1973. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 11-7-72, p. 24 -article; TNT 11-12-72, B-6)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

A dramatic image of Stephen Minch was created in this August 8, 1972, studio portrait which shows him in double-profile. It is very similar to another portrait also taken in 1972, D160899, image 459. Mr. Minch was believed to reside in the Puyallup area. Mr. Minch became a well known writer of magic and mentalism, including an biography of pitchman Eddie Fields entitled "A Life Among Secrets." He founded Hermetic Press in Seattle in 1990. Photograph ordered by Stephen Minch.

Minch, Stephen; Mustaches;

Stephen Minch strikes a thoughtful pose in this August 8, 1972, studio portrait. His eyes are not looking directly into the camera. Mr. Minch had long, dark, wavy hair and a mustache. Another photograph of Mr. Minch is at D160899, image 459. Mr. Minch would author more than 30 books on magic and mentalism, many published by his own publishing house, Hermetic Press of Seattle. Photograph ordered by Stephen Minch.

Minch, Stephen; Mustaches;

Mortuary. This contemporary mortuary was located next to a cemetery in Toledo, a small town in Lewis County. The brick-and-wood building resembled a residence rather than a funeral home. The unidentified mortuary overlooked a cemetery. This photograph was taken in the fall of 1972.

Morgues & mortuaries--Toledo; Cemeteries--Toledo;

Reno Odlin (l) , president of the Washington State Historical Society, poses on the deck of the "Nonsuch," an authentic replica of the 17th century sailing ship, which was docked in Old Town from September 15-18th, 1972. With him are the captain of the vessel, Adrian Small (center) and E.K. Murray, a descendant of a Hudson's Bay Co. chief factor. The captain was given a now-rare copy of "History of Fort Vancouver" by his two visitors. The "Nonsuch" was built in Great Britain in 1968 for Hudson's Bay Co.'s 300th anniversary two years ago. Since then the 53-foot ketch has visited many American and Canadian ports. The "Nonsuch" would sail away on Tuesday, September 19th, after a special short cruise for Mr. Odlin and company. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 9-11-72, p. 31- article; TNT 9-16-72, p. 1 -article; TNT 9-24-72, B-7 -article)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Murray, E.K.; Small, Adrian; Sailing ships--England;

In mid-September, 1972, hordes of Tacomans boarded the "Nonsuch," an authentic replica of the 17th century sailing ship whose voyage to North America in 1668 proved pivotal in the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Co., as the 53-foot ketch arrived at Old Town Dock for public display. A special group of visitors were afforded a short private cruise on September 19th before the "Nonsuch" took leave of Tacoma. These Tacomans had shared in the Hudson's Bay Co.'s 300th anniversary celebration in London in 1970. Washington State Historical Society president Reno Odlin (center with checkered light jacket) and prominent local attorney E.K. Murray were photographed with the English ship's captain, Adrian Small (beret). The crew of 11 and Captain Small were given a big welcome from the city on their arrival on September 15, 1972. The city fireboat, many private boats, and hundreds of onshore spectators were present. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 9-11-72, p. 31- article; TNT 9-16-72, p. 1 -article; TNT 9-24-72, B-7)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Murray, E.K.; Small, Adrian; Sailing ships--England;

Publicity photograph for the 1952 Stadium High School class reunion. The chateau-styled school is in the background. The Stadium High School class of 1952 would be celebrating its 20th class reunion with a social hour and dancing at 565 Broadway on August 5, 1972. A midnight breakfast would conclude the gathering. Classmates involved in planning the reunion were: (L-R) David Hedberg, Dr. Anthony Milan, Robert Patterson, Mrs. Jack (Carol Semmern) Hamilton, Mrs. William (June Otto) Tennyson, Mrs. Lynn (Kathleen Sharman) Sommers, Mrs. Earl (Gwen Collier) Pitz, Mrs. Warren (Sharon Parizek) Brown and Warren Brown. Photograph ordered by Lynn Sommers. (TNT 7-23-72, B-8 article )

Reunions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Committees--Tacoma--1970-1980; Milan, Anthony; Patterson, Robert; Hamilton, Carol; Tennyson, June; Sommers, Kathleen; Pitz, Gwen; Brown, Warren; Brown, Sharon;

Sea trials. The "Denise Marie," 225-foot tuna seiner, during sea trials prior to the ship being turned over to her San Diego owners. She was the second of four steel 225-foot seiners built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. The "Denise Marie" was launched on June 5, 1971. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Bob Stines is pictured on September 6, 1972, presenting the key to a Roadliner mobile home to Ed Fischer, owner of Fischer Motor Co. The other men in the photograph are not identified. Roadliner was manufactured by Redman Mobile Homes. The Fischer Motor Co. sold trucks and campers at their South Tacoma Way location. Color photograph ordered by Redman Mobile Homes, Silverton, Oregon.

Stines, Bob; Fischer, Ed; Fischer Motor Co. (Tacoma); Mobile homes;

Annual installation of new officers of the Tacoma Athletic Commission occurred on January 19, 1973. The six board members posed for a group portrait above; all but one wore their jackets with the commission's emblem. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission.

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);

Exterior view of The Old Spaghetti Factory. The Jefferson Avenue building housing The Old Spaghetti Factory once held a cracker plant, the Blake, Moffitt & Towne warehouse and a storage facility before the popular restaurant opened in July of 1971. This exterior view, shot in January of 1973, shows the plain three-story structure with five striped awnings. It was owned by Ed & Edna Groman and Guss Dussin. Color photograph ordered by The Old Spaghetti Factory.

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980; Awnings--Tacoma;

Fleet of trucks. A fleet of Mack trucks is lined up at Lloyds of Washington on September 23, 1972. All the trucks, except one, are painted lime green with the initials LOW on the grill. Lloyds of Washington was located at 2209 Auburn - Black Diamond Rd. Color photograph ordered by Truckweld Equipment Co.

Trucks--Auburn; Lloyds of Washington (Auburn);

Nine members of the Unique Social & Community Club posed for a group studio portrait on November 9, 1972. All the African-American women were dressed in dark evening gowns and white gloves. For several years now the club had sponsored a glittering debutant ball in December where collegiate women made their introduction into society. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club.

Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Social life--1970-1980; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Washington Mutual Savings Bank building. Washington Mutual Savings Bank entered the Pierce County market by establishing a branch at Sixth & Mildred in December of 1972. Local architect Robert Billsbrough Price designed the single story building using a new brickwork technique. Rather than having individual bricks laid in place by hand, Mr. Price decided to have entire brick walls and column piers prefabricated, cut to fit and later erected on the foundation. Space would also be allowed for a 44-car parking lot. Fitzpatrick-McIntyre were the general contractors of the $750,000 project. Photograph ordered by Washington Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 7-23-72, D-8 -article on plans; TNT 12-12-72, p. 36-article on opening)

Washington Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

August, 1972, group portrait of members of the Women of the Moose, Parkland Chapter. These may be the chapter's installation officers. The Parkland Moose Lodge (No. 1814) was located at 3119 - 96th St. S. Photograph ordered by the Women of the Moose.

Women of the Moose, Parkland Chapter (Tacoma);

This is believed to be Christine Powell or Powers who posed for a studio portrait on July 7, 1972. A crinoline-like ruffle embraces her bare shoulders. She resided at the Catalina Apartments, 1717 Yakima Ave. So.

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1970. Copy of customer print. This is believed to be the PG 98, the "Grand Rapids," which was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Marine View Dr. plant in April of 1970. It was commissioned on September 5, 1970. The "Grand Rapids" was named after the hometown of (then) House Minority Leader, Gerald R. Ford, who was in attendance at the launching. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Gunboats--United States; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Copy of customer print. Aerial view of Port of Tacoma's Pier 7 with focus on the two Kaiser domes. This photograph was possibly taken in the early 1970s. The two domes stored alumina ore. Color photograph ordered by Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Storage tanks--Tacoma; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1970-1980;