History Can Pop Up Anywhere
Discover the story behind a mysterious 1913 sidewalk stamp found in downtown Vancouver.
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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.
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1854 Lithograph of Fort Vancouver
I love to hunt for and collect antiques from Vancouver, Washington’s past. The antiques give me a glimpse into Vancouver’s[…]
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Haunted Walking Tours of Vancouver
They’re back!! Vancouver’s Haunted Walking Tours are back and run every Friday and Saturday at 6:00PM in October. This year[…]
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Vancouver and the Great Flood of 1894
As the Columbia River continued to rise, so did the destruction of Vancouver, Washington. At first no-one noticed the water[…]
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The History of the Interstate Bridge
Before there was an I-5 freeway. Before the Interstate Bridge was ever built, there was still the need for local[…]
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