A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum.
- 100 years ago
Bridge Commissioner William Paul received a report on the condition of the Interstate Bridge on June 17, 1924. Produced by consulting engineer firm Harrington, Howard and Ash, the survey concluded the bridge was “in first-class shape,” save for the need of a few spots of paint.
- 75 years ago
On June 21, 1949, Police Chief Harry Diamond announced a “check on all cigarette vending machines within Vancouver city limits” to see if they were too easily accessible to minors. A new city ordinance, passed April 27, authorized the police chief to “approve or disapprove of the locations of the vending machines.” The city had 64 vending machines, which Chief Diamond would begin checking that afternoon.
- 50 years ago
On June 16, 1974, Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department announced its newest park would be dedicated the following week. Marine Park, a 93-acre tract along Columbia River, cost $275,000 to develop, much of which came from state grant funding. Activities in park during its first few weeks would be limited to picnicking, Frisbee tossing and “other ‘passive’ outlets.”
