The Brynn Foss tug gently guides the MSC-290 minesweeper, Gannet II, after its launching on May 26, 1960, at Tacoma Boat Building. It would be commissioned in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard a year later, on July 11, 1961, and eventually be sent to monitor the waters of Japan and Vietnam. The MSC-290 was the sixth of seven coastal mindsweepers built by Tacoma Boat Building under contract with the Navy. It was christened by Mrs. F.P. Luongo. (TNT 5-27-60, p. 3)

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

Betty Ann Nelson, bride-to-be, tries on an outfit in preparation for her upcoming wedding in this April 23, 1960, photograph taken for the News Tribune's Bridal Section. Her sister, Karen, seated, will be her maid of honor. The nuptials will take place at Luther Memorial Church on May 28th when Betty will become the bride of Schirl Irvin Rickert, Jr. (TNT 5-17-60, C-5)

Nelson, Betty Ann; Nelson, Karen; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Hips swaying gently, this young Hawaiian miss is demonstrating the hula in this May 30, 1960, photograph. Her arms crossed, she is wearing a three-strand lei and a fitted muumuu. She is either Iwalani Lum-King or Dandy Lu Pointe. Her head-and-shoulders portrait can be seen at D126832-12. Believed to be one of the eighteen islanders appearing in the one-night-only "Royal Polynesian Review" held at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse on June 1, 1960. There were seven girl dancers who performed hulas and Tahitian dances, a Samoan prince who demonstrated the flaming sword dance, Maori war songs, and comedy. It was an opportunity for Tacomans to see authentic Polynesian music and dances. Photograph ordered by Tropical Attractions, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii. (TNT 5-26-60, A-7)

Portraits; Leis; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hula dancing--Tacoma;

Tacoma Real Estate Board float. Waving to the crowds, oars at rest, are members of the Tacoma Real Estate Board participating in the 27th Daffodil Parade on April 9, 1960. The float is passing North Coast Hotel and Eastern Electroplating at 14th & Pacific Avenue. The News Tribune called the float a "Catamaran on a Sea of Daffodils," as sixty thousand daffodils were used for decoration. Entitled "Happi Time," the entry won first prize in the Clubs and Organizations Division. The parade theme in 1960 was "Daffodils Salute Hawaii" in honor of the 50th state; Hawaii Lt. Gov. James K. Kealoha was the parade's grand marshal. (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);

Howie Johnson, drummer for the rock group "The Ventures." Bob Bogle and Don Wilson started the group as a rock duo and added the third guitar, Nokie Edwards, and the drum as they prepared to record their first single. Skip Moore recorded on the single "Walk, Don't Run" but did not want to leave Tacoma. He was replaced by Howie Johnson, who recorded on the band's first album. Johnson stayed with the band until 1963, when he was unable to return after an automobile accident. He was replaced on the drums by Mel Taylor, who played with the band for 32 years. 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; Johnson, Howie;

Publicity for the original members of the Tacoma-based rock group "The Ventures". L to R: Howie Johnson- drums, Tacoma native Don Wilson-rhythm guitar, Bob Bogle- bass guitar, and Nole F. (Nokie) Edwards- lead guitar. The group has performed for over 40 years, with some changes in performers. Edwards has left the group at different times, replaced by Gerry McGee, to pursue his own musical career but still occasionally plays with The Ventures. Johnson was replaced in 1963 after an automobile accident by Mel Taylor. Taylor played with the group for 32 years, until his death from cancer. He was replaced by his own son Leon Taylor. The band's instrumental style remains the same, with the accent on skilled guitar playing and an uncluttered sound. They are the most popular, best selling and most influential instrumental group of all time. 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; Johnson, Howie;

ca. 1960. Portrait of Pacific Lutheran University president Seth C. Eastvold. University president Eastvold poses in 1960 before a painting of Jesus. Dr. Eastvold saw the expansion of the private school both in capital projects and in enrollment during his 1943-1962 administration. In 1960 Pacific Lutheran was reorganized into six schools and colleges and became Pacific Lutheran University. (1961 Saga yearbook, p. 12)

Eastvold, Seth C.; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970;

March of Dimes window display. A poignant appeal from the March of Dimes for funds to fight crippling diseases was on display in the Capital Finance office on January 16, 1961. "Please say yes" was the slogan for the 1961 campaign. Photographs of youngsters in braces, including a large cutout of a wide-eyed boy with crutches, are prominently displayed. A child mannequin in wheelchair also emphasizes how disease can strike the very young.

March of Dimes (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1960-1970; Poliomyletis--Prevention; Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wheelchairs; Capital Finance Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

A huge glue-laminated beam destined for the new Mount Tahoma High School is being prepared by Woodlam, Inc., on August 29, 1960. It appears that a worker is polishing or smoothing the 97.5 foot beam. The 12.25 ton beam is the largest of six Woodlam beams used to support the new school gymnasium. At 14.5 inches wide, 72 inches deep and 97.5 feet in length, it is the largest beam ever produced by Woodlam. Woodlam, Inc., was a laminated wood products company located in the Tideflats. Photograph ordered by Woodlam, Inc. (TNT 9-4-60, A-9)

Girders--Tacoma; Woodlam, Inc. (Tacoma);

Exterior of Industrial Air Products. According to the 1960 City Directory, Industrial Air Products was located at 1115 Center St. Two trucks, one filled with oxygen or helium tanks, are parked next to the building on August 29, 1960. Industrial Air Products advertised "Everything for Welding & Cutting," promoting Hobart, Black & Decker, Vigor and Arcos products. Photograph ordered by Industrial Air Products for use on calendar.

Industrial Air Products (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Tradewell supermarket exterior. This Tradewell supermarket in University Place, managed by Wilford Noble, was celebrating its grand opening on July 14, 1960. A large banner placed against the store's front windows announced the opening. A multi-arched roof protected customers when entering or exiting the supermarket. It would be the fourth Tradewell in the local area. The grand opening was heavily advertised with four full page ads in the News Tribune. Highlights noted were the "Hot Shop" bakery where bread and pastries were baked in-store, the personal service seafood department, the new "Air Screen" beverage department, a rotisserie in continuous operation, and extra wide aisles. Bargain hunters could find such specials as: 10 lb. bag Tradewell flour for 69 cents, 10 lb. bag C & H sugar for 89 cents, 35 cents a pound fresh Washington fryers and a quart of Nalley's mayonaise for 49 cents. Photograph ordered by Tradewell Stores, Inc., Seattle. (TNT 7-13-60, B-1-4)

Supermarkets--University Place; Tradewell Stores, Inc., (University Place); Signs (Notices);

Swasey Library dedication. Dignitaries present at the dedication of the George O. Swasey Memorial Library included (l-r) Vice-president of the Library Board William F. LeVeque, Vice-president and trust officer Puget Sound National Bank John M. Gilbertson, member of Library Board James P. Moceri and architect Charles Pearson. The library, located at 7001 Sixth Ave., was dedicated on October 7, 1960. It would be the first library branch in Tacoma's West End.

Tacoma Public Library, George O. Swasey Memorial Branch (Tacoma); Public libraries--Tacoma; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; LeVeque, William F.; Gilbertson, John M.; Moceri, James P.; Pearson, Charles;

Students at Pacific Lutheran University enjoy a sunny fall day in 1960 as they chat in front of the new Administration Building. In contrast to the Gothic style buildings on campus, the Lea, Pearson & Richards-designed structure has a very modern look with flat roof, multiple windows with blinds, and overhang to protect students from the elements. Pacific Lutheran College officially became Pacific Lutheran University on September 1, 1960. The school celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding during the weekend of October 14, 1960, when the new Administration building was dedicated. (TNT 10-13-60, C-1)

Universities & colleges--Parkland--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970;

ca. 1960. Customer's print. Ben Cheney, standing far left, proudly poses with his Cheney Studs, World's Amateur Champions for 1960. The baseball team was awarded the Quaker Oats trophy for a 50-game winning season. Each member, including the batboy, holds a miniature version of the trophy. The Studs, Seattle division, defeated Detroit 3-1 in Battle Creek, Michigan, on Tacoman Earl Hyder's home run , to capture the national American Amateur Baseball Congress title on September 21, 1960. (TNT 9-22-60, D-6)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Awards; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971;

ca. 1961. Scenic views and stock file, 1961. Aerial view heading north toward the water showing site of Yakima Avenue Bridge under construction with Hood St. Reservoir as large body of water to the lower center. Holy Rosary Church is structure with tall steeple near Tacoma Avenue South. Downtown businesses at top center with busy industrial Tideflats across waterways at right.

Aerial photographs; Bridge construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bridges--Tacoma--1960-1970; Yakima Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Holy Rosary Church (Tacoma);

This aerial view of Tacoma, taken from 1,200 feet, shows I-5 and the 38th Street cloverleaf as they appeared in January of 1961. The simple curve of the highway had not yet been complicated by the addition of the Highway 16 interchange. The houses to the left are surrounded on the north and west by I-5 and on the south by 38th Street. The buildings at the bottom, right are on South Tacoma Way.

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

ca. 1961. Aerial photograph of the Meadow Park Golf Course, taken for 1961 stock footage. Located at 7108 Lakewood Drive West, the Meadow Park Golf Course now offers 27 holes of golf on a well developed course lined with fir and oak trees.

Aerial photographs; Meadow Park Golf Course (Lakewood); Golf--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Airborne view of George Barclay's Mayfair Estates, 1961. Local builder George Barclay constructed many homes in his 90-acre Mayfair Estates located in the E. 138th St. area of Parkland. Aerial photograph shows homes would have splendid views of Mount Rainier. Tree stands dot the landscape. One of Barclay's homes at 1312 E. 138th St. was selected as the 1960 Idea Home for Better Homes & Garden magazine.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Parkland;

Large sections of wooded terrain are interspersed with neatly laid out streets in aerial photographs taken by the Richards Studio on December 15, 1960. Looking northwest, South Tacoma railroad shops are on the left; flat bare land upper center is location of future Tacoma Mall. Photograph taken on behalf of North Pacific Bank.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial view from the Narrows of Tacoma's West End with downtown, the Tideflats and Browns Point beyond. Sixth Avenue runs down the right side of the photograph, veering left to form the entranceway for the second Narrows Bridge. Pearl Street crosses Sixth about 2/3 up, with the area allotted for the Tacoma airport still undeveloped. The area between where Sixth leads to the bridge and Titlow Beach (off the photo at right) is mostly undeveloped. The smokestack for the ASARCO plant can be seen on the far left, surrounded by the city of Ruston. For an older view of this same area (ca. 1939), see D8245 image 1. TPL-9158

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1960-1970; Suspension bridges--Tacoma;

Aerial view from Commencement Bay of Tacoma's West End with downtown and the Tideflats beyond. Running down the center of the photograph is Sixth Ave, which veers left to serve as the entrance for the second Narrows bridge. The portion that veers to the right travels to Titlow Park. In the lower right hand corner the Park's swimming pool and the natural salt water lagoon can be seen. The area around the Narrows is still largely undeveloped. Crossing Sixth Ave. at about the center of the picture is Pearl Street. The Tacoma Auto View Theater is at 1202 North Pearl. To the left of the Auto View and below, an abandoned excavation looks like pattern against the ground. For an older view of this same area (ca. 1939), see D8245 image 1. TPL-9157

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Titlow Park (Tacoma);

ca. 1961. Stock footage and scenic views, 1961. Port of Tacoma industrial landscape with Mount Rainier in background. Hylebos bridge extending over the Hylebos; 11th St. extends over the Port Industrial, Sitcum, Milwaukee and Puyallup Waterways. Log dumps near and in the Sitcum Waterway, probably for use by Tacoma Boatbuilding. TPL-10517

Aerial photographs; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma); Rainier, Mount (Wash.);

ca. 1961. Tacoma-side view of the second Narrows Bridge; stock aerial footage, 1961. Mount Rainier rises majestically in the background overlooking the Narrows Bridge. Henry F. Hunt Junior High (now Middle School) with its unique mushroom-shaped cafeteria lies off the Sixth Avenue approach to the bridge on So. 10th St. Permission was granted to the Washington Pilots Assn. to reproduce this photograph in conjunction with its 1963 convention.

Aerial photographs; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Suspension bridges--Tacoma; Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma);

ca. 1961. Scenic view and stock footage, 1961. Aerial view of busy Port of Tacoma in 1961on Sitcum and Port Industrial Waterways; building in the center is the port's own grain elevators along with loading dock and storage buildings. The two buildings above the granary are terminals and warehouse #1 belonging to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific RR. Ships are docked waiting to load plywood and other lumber products. Log dumps located nearby.

Aerial photographs; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Commerce St. side of Bernice Building. By 1960, there were many vacancies in the venerable Bernice Building located in the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue. The building would be demolished later to make room for the new Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn.site. Pacific First Federal had requested photographs of the front and rear of the Bernice Building with adjoining buildings removed.

Bernice Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1961. 1961 scenic and stock footage. Sky Terrace Apartments, an eight-story reinforced concrete structure, under construction in early 1961. The 39-unit apartment building was designed by Robert Billsbrough Price with Ostruske-Murphy, Inc. as contractors. The $750,000 structure would consist of one and two bedroom apartments with views of Commencement Bay. This view is of the rear of the Sky Terrace. The building was expected to be completed in July, 1961. (TNT 1-25-61, B-4)

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sky Terrace Apartments (Tacoma);

A large group of Japanese Americans are pictured on the steps of Jones Hall on the University of Puget Sound campus during the Pacific Northwest District Methodist and Youth Conference on November 27, 1960. Photograph ordered by the Japanese Methodist Church.

Japanese Americans--Tacoma; Religious meetings--Tacoma;

Outfitted in a sleeveless black dress in January, 1961, Chic Styling Salon owner Bette (Mrs. Bert) La Pore poses in her beauty shop located in the Gamble Building on No. Proctor St. Three hair dryers are visible along with an equal number of work stations. A spritely mannequin is on display in the background. This photograph ran with a large ad in the February 5, 1961, issue of the News Tribune. The Chic Styling Salon was welcoming back Miss Marlene and announcing the addition of two new stylists, Mr. Jim and Miss Lynne. (TNT 2-5-61, D-4)

La Pore, Bette; Chic Styling Salon (Tacoma); Beauty shops--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mannequins;

ca. 1961. Customer print of aerial view of St. Regis Paper Co. plant and looming Mount Rainier, ca. 1961. By 1961, St. Regis was one of the most widely diversified manufacturers of paper and packaging. It had 111 mills, converting and manufacturing plants and was the only company with mills in all paper-making areas of the country. Tacoma had a new kraft paper and paperboard machine that went into production in 1961. The machine's rated capacity was 400 tons a day and it made a sheet over 20 feet wide. The kraft machine was a major element in a substantial program of expansion and modernization that had been going on in Tacoma for more than two years. (1961 St. Regis Annual Report)

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Paper industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Factories--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);

Tacoma's landscape in the 1960's would slowly be changing as nearly all of the vacant land and woods near the Sixth Avenue and Orchard area would be occupied by new homes and businesses. The tip of Cheney Stadium can be seen in the upper right hand corner. Busch's Drive-In is the long building with dark roof towards the center of the photograph; the bare area next door would become part of Kmart in the future. Boulevard Texaco service station is next to Busch's at the intersection of Sixth & Orchard. Across Sixth Avenue from Busch's is the relocated First Christian Church which was dedicated on February 19, 1961. The church had originally been located in downtown Tacoma since 1906; a new building was constructed at 6th & Orchard for $400,000. The large rectangular building with dark roof near the bottom right of the picture is believed to be Stebner's Inc, located at 5510 Sixth Ave. Stebner's was located two blocks west of Busch's and had celebrated its grand opening at that location on November 17, 1960. Photograph ordered by Busch's Sixth Avenue Drive-In.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Busch's Sixth Avenue Drive-In Restaurant (Tacoma); Boulevard Texaco (Tacoma); First Christian Church (Tacoma); Stebner's, Inc. (Tacoma);