Local History

  • History Can Pop Up Anywhere

    History Can Pop Up Anywhere

    Discover the story behind a mysterious 1913 sidewalk stamp found in downtown Vancouver. Learn about Elwood Wiles, a historic concrete contractor who helped shape the sidewalks of Portland and 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.

  • D.B. Cooper Didn’t Jump from the Plane

    D.B. Cooper Didn’t Jump from the Plane

    In November 1971, a man known only as D.B. Cooper pulled off one of the most daring hijackings in American[…]