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4 stories matching appropri

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  1. The Senator Who Built a Dry Dock: Washington’s First Federal Win

    Senator Henry Mason Allen secures $100,000 for a naval facility at Port Orchard, marking one of the first major federal infrastructure wins for the young state.

    Feb 1, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Orchard, Kitsap CountyCity Hall

  2. The Political Fight for the Port Orchard Dry Dock

    An Everett booster attempts to block federal funding for the Kitsap County naval facility in a desperate bid to lure it to his own town.

    Feb 5, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Orchard, Kitsap CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Senate Picks Port Orchard for New Naval Dry Dock

    Senator Squire secures a legislative victory for Washington, outmaneuvering Oregon representatives to establish the naval site.

    Feb 12, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Orchard, Port Orchard, Kitsap CountyCity Hall

  4. The Fight for the Sound’s First Dry Dock

    A century before Puget Sound became a hub of naval power, local politicians battled Congress for federal funding to establish a permanent dry dock at Port Orchard.

    Feb 24, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Orchard, Kitsap CountyFollow the Money

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