Local History

  • Forgotten Portland: The Witch’s Castle

    Forgotten Portland: The Witch’s Castle

    We finally got our chance to visit The Witch’s Castle. It was a grey Sunday with off and on rain[…]

  • History Can Pop Up Anywhere

    History Can Pop Up Anywhere

    Discover the story behind a mysterious 1913 sidewalk stamp found in downtown Vancouver.

  • History of the Clark County Courthouse

    History of the Clark County Courthouse

    Clark County’s courthouses have evolved over time, beginning with a rented room in 1850. The first permanent courthouse opened in 1855. Subsequent buildings were constructed following fires and growing needs, culminating in the 1941 Art Deco courthouse.