Geo. F. Richardson
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- Apr 2, 1914The River That Could Be: Kennewick’s Bold Bid to Become a Port CityIn 1914, local leaders mobilized a massive delegation to Portland, betting that the new Celilo Canal would transform their dusty town into a major shipping hub.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 16, 1914The River That Wasn't: A Captain’s Quest to Put Kennewick on the MapCaptain Martin L. Volwiler isn’t just shipping strawberries; he’s filming them from a boat deck to prove that the Columbia River is worth knowing about.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 23, 1914The Great Road War: How Prosser Tried to Starve Kennewick’s InfrastructureA proposed county-wide tax revolt threatens to halt road building in Benton County, sparking a fierce debate over rural equity and urban development in 1914.Hotel Kennewick, Kennewick, WA
- May 7, 1914The Battle for the Benton County RoadsKennewick business leaders protest a county road project, arguing that their tax dollars are being diverted to build infrastructure in empty, undeveloped territory.Kennewick, WA
- May 28, 1914The Mayor and the Mutinous CouncilMayor Geo. F. Richardson defends his administration against accusations of 'rocking the boat' in a fiery public letter.Kennewick, WA
- Jun 11, 1914The War on WeedsMayor Richardson threatens property owners with tax liens if they fail to clear noxious weeds before they become fire hazards.Kennewick, WA
- Jul 16, 1914The River Highway RevolutionThe Port of Astoria proposed a new steamship line to bridge the Columbia and Snake rivers, linking Kennewick's inland commerce to the ocean.Kennewick, WA
- Jan 6, 1916Kennewick Declares War on the BottleWith state prohibition looming, the city council passes a sweeping ordinance to criminalize the possession, sale, and even the advertisement of alcohol.Kennewick, WA