1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The sight of the big Tacoma fire engines generally meant the conclusion of the Grand Floral Parade. Crowds are starting to disperse on Saturday, April 10, 1976, along Pacific Avenue. People had been lined up up to a dozen deep as crowds thought to be the biggest in several years watched the 33 floats, 47 marching bands, 13 mounted units and 20 "special" units go by. For the first time in the 43-year history of the festival, the Grand Floral Parade had no turns or hills as the parade began at Old City Hall, 7th & Pacific, and flowed southward on Pacific to 24th St. There were no sharp curves to negotiate. (TNT 3-12-76, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Bar area. Vibrant thick orange carpeting and bold yellow drapes together with a plant-strewned statue bring more than a hint of the tropics to the bar area/family room of Edward Ross who resided with his family in Fircrest. The "V" shaped bar's rich wood tones blended with the dark brown studded chairs. A built-in sink with modern faucet would help to keep glasses and dishes clean. Color photograph ordered by AA Construction.

Ross, Edward--Homes & haunts; Bars (Furniture)--Fircrest; Floor coverings; Sculpture--Fircrest;

Offices of Stauffer Chemical Co. Two employees of Stauffer Chemical Co., 2545 Lincoln Ave., are pictured in July of 1976 at work in the company's offices. The woman is busily typing while the man is examining files from an open file cabinet. Modern office equipment including Pitney-Bowes and Western Union machines are located nearby. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co.

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office equipment & supplies;

Telephones on display. Four rotary telephones and Hoffman Engineering Co. equipment are shown in this studio set-up display on January 26, 1976. Photograph ordered by Federal Prison Industries, Steilacoom.

Telephones; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Unidentified construction site with tower, possibly a chimney, and holding tank in background. Photograph ordered by Baugh Construction, Seattle.

Construction;

Fibreboard Corporation. Located in Sumner at Zehnder St./Steele Ave., the sprawling box manufacturer's products scattered on plant grounds could easily be seen by air in October of 1976. Boxes could be easily transported by railroad and highway. Included on the property was a recycled-board mill and corrugated-container plant. Employment was estimated at about 180 workers. It was learned in November of 1976 that the company, headquartered apparently in San Francisco, intended to sell the unit at Sumner and all other plants in its carton group. Color photograph ordered by Fibreboard Corporation. (TNT 11-18-76, C-11 article)

Fibreboard Corp. (Sumner); Box industry--Sumner; Boxes; Aerial views; Aerial photographs;

Flying almost directly overhead the large box manufacturer, Fibreboard Corporation, is a plane or helicopter containing a Richards Studio photographer. A series of aerial photographs of the sprawling plant were taken in early fall of 1976. The White River weaves close to the plant located on Zehnder St./Steele Ave. in Sumner. Color photograph ordered by the Fibreboard Corporation.

Fibreboard Corp. (Sumner); Box industry--Sumner; Boxes; Aerial views; Aerial photographs; White River (Wash.);

Partial view of kitchen. AA Construction had just completed work on Marcus Calpito's kitchen in July of 1977. This view notes the abundance of wood cabinets, built-in ovens, and refrigerator with whimsical animal magnets. A 1977 calendar "Memories of Yesterday" hangs on the wall next to the door. Mr. Calpito resided at 1414 Rainier St. in Sumner. Photograph ordered by AA Construction.

Kitchens--Sumner; Calpito, Marcus--Homes & haunts;

Studio portrait of a 3-man group, believed to be "Cookbook." Two of the men are wearing dark double-breasted jackets and printed shirts. The third member has his dark shirt partially unbuttoned, exposing a large medallion.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Silverbrooks. The musicians posed for a group portrait in April of 1977. The musicians, L to R, in this photograph are: Dan Mohler, Dean Krippaehne, Joey Jewell, Bruce Johnson. Three of the four men are bearded and all are dressed in ruffled shirts. A previous photograph of Silverbrooks was taken in July of 1976 (see D167053, image 11) for their appearance at Puyallup's Iron Gate. Photograph ordered by Dan Mohler, Puyallup.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The 4-man group, "Showcase," posed for a studio portrait in late September of 1977. During the 1970s, musical groups still had their members dress similarly, often in suits and contrasting shirts. Photograph ordered by Zach Taylor, Federal Way.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Elinor (Mrs. Glen) Pero, high priestess of Ahlab Court, Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America. Mrs. Pero posed on January 22, 1977, with a decorated fez which indicated her role within the Masonic organization. She would be installed as high priestess during ceremonies at the Scottish Rite Temple on April 2, 1977. Mrs. Pero resided at 4715 Bridgeport Way W. in University Place. Photograph ordered by Elinor Pero. (TNT 3-27-77, E-7)

Pero, Elinor; Ahlab Court, Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America (Tacoma);

1977 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Little Wheels Quarter Midget Association's entry in the April 1977 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade was entitled "A First for Puget Sound." Tacoma would be the location of the 1977 Grand Nationals championship to be held August 8-20th. Three hopefuls for the competition are in their vehicles aboard the daffodil-covered float. The Little Wheels of Tacoma would be awarded the Princess Trophy for best float under 30'. (TNT 4-16-77, A-3 article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1977 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1977 Daffodil Festival Parade. Marching briskly down Pacific Avenue in chilly 46 degree weather was this band and drill unit believed to be representing the Nanaimo branch of the Naval Sea Cadets. American and Canadian flags are borne by two marchers in the foreground while an assorted number of flagbearers with Canadian provincial flags follow the brass-and-drum band.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1977 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Flags--United States; Flags--Canada;

1977 Daffodil Festival Parade. Mayor and Mrs. Gordon Johnston, in a white and yellow '57 Ford Sunliner convertible, acknowledge the parade watchers on April 16, 1977. Following them is County Commissioner Clay Huntington and guests in a red and white '55 Chevy Bel Air. Although the weather was a brisk 46 degrees, rain held off and sunshine broke through during the two hour parade. 36 floats, 26 bands, 7 drill teams and 21 special units participated in the 44th annual festival.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1977 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Huntington, Clay; Ford automobile; Chevrolet automobile;

ca. 1920. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, Engine #10254. Copy of Asahel Curtis print #52236 requested by the Washington State Historical Society on June 1, 1977. The electric powered train pauses on the tracks circa 1920. This is one of the 60,000 Asahel Curtis images in the Washington State Historical Society collection.

Railroad locomotives; Railroads; Railroad tracks; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co.;

Unidentified reservoir believed to be in Tacoma's industrial Tideflats. This photograph, in contrast to D167258, image 7, shows a reservoir empty of water and perhaps in the process of being cleaned. One worker appears to be holding on to a long hose. Photograph ordered by Baugh Construction.

Reservoirs;

Studio head-and-shoulders portrait of Jim Young. Mr. Young was a salesman for Titus-Will Ford. He and his wife Kathleen resided on Fox Island. Photograph ordered by Titus-Will Ford.

Young, Jim;

ca. 1931. A look back to the early 1930s at the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and downtown Tacoma business district , included in the 1977 Richards Studio stock file. Several of the buildings in Tacoma's skyline have been labeled including the Perkins Bldg., the Fisher Company and Montgomery Ward & Co. Retail Store. Other notable buildings are the Puget Sound National Bank headquarters with distinctive spire, the Washington Building, and the Tacoma Building. A glimpse of the Tacoma Hotel, which would burn down in 1935, is near the right (behind smokestacks). In the foreground is the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and Dock St., with Pacific Fruit & Produce Co., a firm established in 1909.

City Waterway (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Business districts--Tacoma; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma);

Series of aerials around the vicinity of South 19th & Pearl Sts. taken on behalf of Mueller Investment Co. on October 3, 1977. This view is believed to be a bit further north, near the Westgate Shopping Center and the North End water tower and reservoir.

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Water towers--Tacoma; Reservoirs--Tacoma;

Groundbreaking at Atlas Foundry. Ground was broken on February 23, 1978, at the Atlas Foundry site for expansion and modernization of the longtime Tacoma company. Several new buildings and renovation of equipment, totaling $5,000,000, were included in the five-year plan. The company employed approximately 400 people. Pictured above is company president Leo H. Long, Sr., who is flanked by Milo S. Gates, president of Swineston & Walberg Co. and Charles "Chuck" Fausel, executive vice-president of Lester B. Knight & Associates, Inc. All three are gripping a shiny shovel with a small plaque attached. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels; Long, Leo H.; Gates, Milo S.; Fausel, Charles;

Color studio portrait of George Boscovich. Mr. Boscovich and wife Margaret resided at 10430 Brook Lane S.W., Lakewood. According to the 1977 City Directory, he was the president of Tacoma Asbestos Co. Photograph ordered by George Boscovich.

Boscovich, George;

This large cat had its portrait taken at the home of Mrs. A.E. Blair on May 11, 1978. It raises a paw in greeting, with help from its owner. Mrs. Blair and pet resided at 404 North "D" St. in the Plaza Four Condominiums. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. A.E. Blair.

Cats;

Pool table. This pool table was one of three different types built and assembled by Educators Manufacturing Co., 3401 Lincoln Ave. Educators Manufacturing was primarily known for its school furniture line but apparently had branched out to some types of wood-based recreational items. One of their designs was a "knocked-down" pool table which came with fortified aprons to make the tables stronger. The 700-lb. table took about an hour to set up. Educator Manufacturing Co. was one of three major manufacturers of billiard tables in Tacoma. With production and sales of about 6000, it was the largest of the three. Educators had contracts with Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Simpson-Sears of Canada. The other two firms, George Michaels' Thea Industries and Western Billiards Manufacturing Co., produced and sold about 1000 tables a year. Color photograph ordered by Educators Manufacturing Co. (TNT 3-1-78, A-18-19-article)

Educators Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Billiards--Tacoma; Furniture industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A deep ditch has already been dug and dirt removed by the large crane in the background as an unidentified worker checks on the exposed water or sewer pipe. A ladder is propped up against one side of the ditch and a sturdy form installed to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. Studio notes indicate that this is "Line 6, Station 3+00."

Excavation--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery; Ladders;

Those at the head table stand for the introduction of Washington's Governor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association in March of 1978. Governor Ray was the feature speaker of the event. Among those at the head table were Bud McIvor, president of the Downtown Tacoma Association (standing next to Governor Ray); Bill Philip, head of Puget Sound National Bank (third from left); and the reigning Ms. Downtown Tacoma, Catherine Packer. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; McIvor, Bud; Philip, William W.; Packer, Catherine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Dixy Lee Ray speaks at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association. Dr. Ray was the only woman to serve as governor of Washington and the only woman to chair the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. She established a record as the youngest girl to climb Mount Rainier at age 12. A Tacoma native, she graduated from Stadium High School and Mills College and obtained a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. Specializing in marine biology, she served on the faculty of the University of Washington for nearly three decades. As a director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, she is credited in preserving the center, which had been built for the world's fair in 1962. In Dr. Ray's only term as governor, her administration balanced the budget and brought in full funding of basic education. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. TPL-5914 (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Grantree Furniture's showroom is filled with a variety of sofas, tables, chairs and lamps. The furniture rental facility was located at South 38th & Cedar and was managed by Kelly Knight. Photograph ordered by Turner Group, Portland, Oregon.

Grantree Furniture (Tacoma); Lease & rental services--Tacoma;

Tacoma Home Show grand opening. Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington wields a pair of large shears to snip the ribbon for the opening day of the 1978 Tacoma Home Show. He is assisted by Tacoma mayor, Mike Parker. It was Mayor Parker's first time officiating at the Home Show, a duty that his predecessor, Gordon Johnston, had performed for many years. The Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall for the sixth straight year. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parker, Michael; Huntington, Clay;

Rear-and-side view of contemporary home shown in D168533, image 1. Attention is drawn to the unusual large wood-framed chimney. The home's skylights would help to brighten the interiors. The builder, believed to be Holly Homes, Inc., has left many trees as part of the landscaping. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980;