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5 stories matching contract

  1. The New Rail Line Toward Portland

    A railroad builder reveals that contracts are let for a direct line through the Kennewick valley, signaling major expansion.

    Sep 29, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick Valley, Kennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Fight for the County Printing Contract

    The Kennewick Courier protests the county commissioners' failure to award them the county printing contract, arguing it was a violation of legal and professional standards.

    Aug 25, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

  3. Massive Steel Bridge Project Commences

    Construction has begun on the multi-hundred-thousand-dollar steel bridge to span the Columbia, a project slated to take up to 18 months.

    Jul 14, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Iron Road Comes to the Columbia

    A massive railway infrastructure project—the North Bank Road—is set to bridge Kennewick to Vancouver, reshaping the region's economy.

    Sep 22, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  5. A Dual-Purpose Building Rises on West Second

    Construction begins on a new block that promises to house both a modern meat market and a cultural auditorium for the town.

    May 19, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

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