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
On April 11, 1925, the secretary of the Columbia River Paper Mill, J.J. Donovan, received notice that the company had to cease using a portion of the city dock. The Vancouver City Council authored the eviction notice, which was to take effect in 30 days. Mill Manager B.T. McBain said if the company complied with the order, it would need to suspend its business.
75 years ago
On April 6, 1950, the city of Vancouver moved to annex around 4.3 acres of county property to add to Leverich Park. The addition increased the park to slightly more than 45 acres. The new land would be used for recreational purposes and came at a time when the city and state were negotiating sale of part of the park to allow for the new freeway to be built.
50 years ago
On April 10, 1975, members of the Clark County Coalition of Senior Organizations came together to urge the Vancouver City Council to support the construction of a new senior center. Before giving their commitment, councilors wanted the Parks and Recreation Department to study senior citizens’ needs and community resources. City officials worried about overall costs, as money from the state or federal government would likely not be available to support the project.
