Three young African-American girls hold up banners announcing participation in the Young People's Missionary Volunteer Society for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They are standing before the church's congregation, 1310 So. L St., on November 2, 1968. Photograph ordered by the Tahoma Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Banners--Tacoma; Churches--Tacoma; Religious services--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A young member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 1310 So. L St. addresses the church's congregation on November 2, 1968. Before and beside her is a display of young fir seedlings, accompanied by related materials. Photograph ordered by the Tahoma Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Churches--Tacoma;

Adults and children joined together on the Sabbath, November 2, 1968, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1310 So. L St. They are pictured in the church's sanctuary, massed around a display of seedling firs and related materials. Photograph ordered by the Tahoma Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Churches--Tacoma; Religious services--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Interior of new aluminum rod mill at Kaiser Aluminum, 3400 Taylor Way, on November 1, 1968. This view is of one-half of Potline #4 and a cart loaded with "channels" which were lowered by crane into a slot just inside the ore hoppers visible on top of each "pot" or reduction cell. The new rod mill was nearly completed and ready for operation.The first rod would be formed in a test run on December 12, 1968. Molten aluminum would be processed into 3/8-inch rods at Tacoma's local mill and then shipped to San Leandro, California, for drawing into electrical wiring. Kaiser had reopened its Tacoma facilities in 1964 after a six-year closure and had steadily expanded since then. It was to permanently close in 2002. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers. (TNT 12-13-68, C-18) (Additional information provided by a reader)

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Before pictures of sewer project. This suburban area of homes on the Kent-Des Moines Road @ 16th Place would soon have a new sewer project. A small sign dated November 1, 1968, leans against a split rail wood fence. It is possible that the sewer lines will run through the lot enclosed by the fence. Photograph ordered by Wilson Construction.

Signs (Notices); Houses--1960-1970; Sewers;

South Lakeshore Christian Church. The church parking lot was empty when photographed on a rainy November day in 1968. The church, now located at 1740 So. 84th St., would be dedicated on December 1, 1968. It had previously been located at 8241 So. Park. The new 3700-square foot church building had been occupied since June and included a 200-seat sanctuary and seven classrooms. Gregg Anderson was the church's pastor. (TNT 11-30-68, p. 4, TNT 12-1-68, A-14)

South Lakeshore Christian Church (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma;

New aluminum rod mill under construction. Construction progresses on the new Kaiser Aluminum's rod mill on 3400 Taylor Way in early November, 1968. Covers have now been placed on the two small dome-containers. It is possible that these containers would hold the molten aluminum that would be used to manufacture the 3/8th-inch rods. Earlier photograph taken on October 18, D154922, Image 4, shows them uncovered. The mill would form its first rod in a test run on December 12, 1968. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers. (TNT 12-13-68, C-18)

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Before pictures of sewer project showing ground condition. A small sign indicates the vicinity of an upcoming sewer project on the Kent-Des Moines Road @ 16th Place in November of 1968. The area is sprinkled with bare trees, bushes and ground cover. A few mailboxes are in the background. Photograph ordered by Wilson Construction.

Signs (Notices); Mailboxes; Trees; Sewers;

Aerials of the Northeast Tacoma - Federal Way area taken on October 30, 1968, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. Development is occurring in this location although there is still much forested land. Looking due north, attention is drawn to the long vertical roadway of 21st Ave. S.W. which is in Federal Way. As the road curves toward the left, it becomes 29th St. N.E. in Tacoma. When 21st Ave. splits off to the right, it becomes 356th St. S.W., again in Federal Way. A small shopping center, anchored by National Auto Parts (black roof), faces 21st Ave. S.W. Mosier's Enco Service Station, 35455 21st Ave. S.W., is directly across Blaser's Richfield Service Station on S.W. 356th St. A large water tower emerges from the woods in the upper left section of the picture.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Federal Way--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Auto Parts (Federal Way); Mosier's Enco Service Station (Federal Way); Blaser's Richfield Service Station (Federal Way); Water towers;

This aerial view of the area looking east on 29th St. N.E. was taken in late October of 1968. In the immediate foreground is the Northeast Tacoma Elementary School, 5412 - 29th St. N.E., designed by the architectural firm of Heath, Gove & Bell and built in 1919 with additions following in 1959 and 1973. The black rooftops of the small shopping center containing the National Auto Parts and Walkley's Pharmacy can be seen mid-center of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Federal Way--1960-1970; Northeast Tacoma School (Tacoma);

“Four of the 60 entrants in the first annual Eastside Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, get in a little practice prior to the competition Thursday. Contestants are, from the left, Yvette Woods, 10, Ricky Stokes, 7, John Manning, 10, and Diane Smith, 10. The event is one of the highlights of the Eastside Torchlight Halloween parade.”

Back of photo:
Eastside Youth Center
Oct 30 1968

"Pumpkin Carvers"

Photograph's by Richards Studio
Photographers since 1898
Pacific Ave MA 7-9111
Tacoma, WA 98402
Reorder by No. D154977-2R

Smoke drifts from the new 500-foot stack at the Kaiser Aluminum plant on Tacoma's Tideflats in late October, 1968. Kaiser was undergoing a period of expansion that would see a new aluminum rod mill open for production in December of 1968. Hylebos Waterway is adjacent to the plant on left side of photograph. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers.

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma); Aerial views;

Aerial views of Northeast Tacoma/Federal Way. Small section of businesses on right side includes a Richfield service station and an automotive parts store with large parking lot. This particular October, 1968, photograph focuses on a small shopping center which is actually on 21st Ave. S.W. in Federal Way. The businesses included National Auto Parts, Walkley's Pharmacy, Mosier's Enco Service Station and where 21st Ave. turns into S.W. 356th St., Blaser's Richfield Service Station. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank probably for bank expansion.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Federal Way--1960-1970; National Auto Parts (Federal Way); Mosier's Enco Service Station (Federal Way); Blaser's Richfield Service Station (Federal Way);

This view of northeast Tacoma near the border with King County dates from October of 1968. The road cutting through the image from top left to bottom right is 29th Street N.E. Northeast Tacoma Elementary School at 5412 29th St. N.E. is just visible near the upper left corner. Much of the area is still heavily wooded, but a small, new shopping center, featuring National Auto Parts, Walkley's Pharmacy and Mosier's Enco Service Station, is located mid-center on 21st Ave. S.W. in Federal Way.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Federal Way--1960-1970; Northeast Tacoma School (Tacoma); National Auto Parts (Federal Way); Mosier's Enco Service Station (Federal Way);

Harvey Kyllonen, 1529 South Anderson St., is pictured on October 30, 1968, holding a miniature wooden canoe decorated in Native American symbols. On the covered table before him are other examples of Native American carvings, including two totem poles. Finnish-American Harvey Kyllonen was about 72 when this photograph was taken. He was considered one of the finest non-Native American practioners of the Native American style of woodcarving. The Tacoma Public Library has a small collection of his carvings in the Northwest Room. A later front page story on October 14, 1970, indicated that Mr. Kyllonen was attempting to enter the drum export business and was hollowing cottonwood logs to make log-drums. In order to have the product authentically Native American, he needed the assistance of Native Americans in hollowing out the cottonwoods found in the Nisqually area . Color photograph ordered by Harvey Kyllonen. (TNT 10-14-70, A-1)

Kyllonen, Harvey; Wood carvings;

Aerial views of Northeast Tacoma/Federal Way neighborhoods requested by Puget Sound National Bank. The area was still heavily wooded in October of 1968. Puget Sound National Bank may have been photographing Northeast Tacoma and adjoining Federal Way in anticipation of opening a new branch in the area. In mid-center of the photograph is a small shopping center that held the National Auto Parts store, Walkley's Pharmacy, and Mosier's Enco Service Station. It was located on 21st Ave. S.W. in Federal Way. 21st Ave. S.W. turns in one direction into 29th St. N.E. which is in Tacoma; when it turns the other way it develops into S.W. 356th St. in Federal Way.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Federal Way--1960-1970; National Auto Parts (Federal Way); Mosier's Enco Service Station (Federal Way);

Northeast Tacoma residential neighborhoods with Commencement Bay in background. These aerial photographs were taken on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank on October 30, 1968. The bank had previously requested aerial views of neighborhoods when expansion of bank branches was anticipated.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Kaiser Aluminum plant aerials. Kaiser Aluminum, located at 3400 Taylor Way in the Tideflats, had resumed production in 1964 after being closed for six years. They were still expanding in 1968 when the above aerial photograph was taken. Hylebos Waterway and Northeast Tacoma in background. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers. TPL-4741

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial views; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);

Closer aerial view of Kaiser's Tacoma plant located at 3400 Taylor Way in the industrial Tideflats. Taken on October 30, 1968, photograph emphasizes the height of what is believed to be the 500-foot stack recently constructed. Hylebos Waterway in background. Photograph ordered by Kaiser Engineers. TPL-6580

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. (Tacoma); Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial views; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);

Harvey Kyllonen, who lived at 1529 South Anderson Street in Tacoma, was considered to be one of the finest non-Native American practitioners of the Native American style of woodcarving in the Pacific Northwest. He was photographed on October 30, 1968, holding one of his miniature wooden canoes decorated with Native American symbols. On the covered table before him are three other examples of his carving skills, including two totem poles. Finnish-American Harvey Kyllonen was about 72 when this photograph was taken. The Tacoma Public Library has a small collection of his carvings on display in the Northwest Room. They are part of the City of Tacoma Permanent Art Collection. Mr. Kyllonen died in October of 1975. Color photograph ordered by Harvey Kyllonen. (TNT 10-14-70, A-1)

Kyllonen, Harvey; Wood carvings;

Sea trials. The "Marietta" had a beautiful day for her ship trials in late October of 1968. The 165-foot tuna seiner was the third of her design to be built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. She was launched on July 29, 1968, after being christened by Mrs. Marietta Zolezzi, wife of Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego. The "Marietta" was the first tuna seiner to be operated by Captain Zolezzi. The fishing boat would have a 650-ton capacity and be capable of carrying a crew of 14. Color photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. (TNT 7-30-68, p. 19)

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The tuna seiner, "Marietta," deftly slips through the waves as she undergoes sea trials on October 29, 1968. Built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation for Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego, the "Marietta" was launched in late July of 1968. The 165-foot fishing vessel would have room for a crew of 14 and a frozen fish capacity of 650-ton. Color photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9474

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. Sea trials of the fishing vessel, "Marietta," were underway in late October, 1968. View of starboard side of the 165-foot tuna seiner as she breaks through the waves of Commencement Bay. Launched on July 29, 1968, the Martinac-built boat was the sister-ship of the "Cabrillo" which had been launched earlier in February. The "Marietta" was built for Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 7-30-68, p. 19) TPL-9192

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. A small cruiser, the "Scotch Mist," has a head start over the trailing tuna seiner "Marietta" who is commencing ship trials on October 29, 1968. The ship, with accents of blue and white, was built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation and launched in late July of 1968. She was named for the wife of Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego. Measuring in at 165 feet, the "Marietta" would be turned over to her owner after completion of ship trials. Color photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. (TNT 7-30-68, p. 19)

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The Originals. Studio portrait of four African American men, identically dressed in suits and white ties, taken on October 26, 1968. They are tentatively identified (not necessary in order) as Jimmy Johnson, a Mr. Kilgore, Wil (sp) Bush and Freeman Hambrick. The singers would later make an appearance at the Torch nightclub along with Los Angeles personality Sir Lady Java on New Year's Eve. The Torch, owned by Frank Russell. was located at 9410 South Tacoma Way. Photograph ordered by Frank Russell & Associates. (TNT ad 12-27-68, p. 11)

Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers;

The Originals. This dashing quartet is dressed identically, including shoes, while photographed on October 26, 1968. They are tentatively identified (in no definite order) as Jimmy Johnson, a Mr. Kilgore, Wil (sp) Bush and Freeman Hambrick. The musical group would later make an appearance along with Sir Lady Java at the Torch nightclub, 9410 South Tacoma Way, at a gala New Year's Eve event. Photograph ordered by Frank Russell & Associates. (TNT ad 12-27-68, p. 11)

Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers;

Interior new chapel. Enormous beams arch over the small sanctuary in the new "Chapel on the Hill" on October 25, 1968. There is no visible cross; wooden pews face the unusual metallic decor with a pulpit on the left. The chapel strongly resembles the Perkins Haven of Rest Memorial Park chapel, also owned by Richard E. "Dick" Berg. Photograph ordered by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton.

Chapels--Bremerton; Pews--Bremerton; Woodlawn Funeral Home (Bremerton);

Privacy room in new chapel. Those seeking more privacy during funerals could stay in the "Chapel on the Hill's" privacy room. Separated from the main sanctuary by windows and curtains that could be closed, the room offered more space for contemplation and review. It would also hold the overflow of the chapel's congregation. Although not shown, these rooms generally had access to a public address system so that occupants could hear the proceedings held in the main sanctuary. Photograph ordered by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton.

Chapels--Bremerton; Pews--Bremerton; Woodlawn Funeral Home (Bremerton);

Interior of new chapel. The interior of the new "Chapel on the Hill" focuses on its high wooden open-beam ceilings and enormous arches. The overall view is one of simplicity with no elaborate altars or stained glass windows. Color photograph ordered by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton.

Chapels--Bremerton; Pews--Bremerton; Woodlawn Funeral Home (Bremerton);

Caskets. Woodlawn Funeral Home offered a large selection of finely crafted caskets. Many of the lids are open to display the interiors which are lined with thick, quilt-like material. Soft spot lighting would help to create a soothing atmosphere. Woodlawn had their mortuary and chapel facilities at the same location, 5505 Kitsap Way in Bremerton. Photograph ordered by Woodlawn Funeral Home.

Coffins; Morgues & mortuaries--Bremerton; Woodlawn Funeral Home (Bremerton);