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    PHOTOS: Unlock Vancouver’s past with archives from Clark County Historical Museum

    By Jashayla Pettigrew,

    2 days ago

    PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Throughout Vancouver Week , KOIN 6 is highlighting the past, present and future of Portland’s smaller, but rapidly-growing neighbor.

    The Clark County Historical Museum’s digital collection, hosted by Washington State University, gives an extensive look at Vancouver — and how it has developed since the early 1900s.

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    The site that held Vancouver High School from 1912 to 1955 later became Fort Vancouver High School — and that building is now found on East 18th Street instead of 26th and Main street.

    Over on 6th and Main Street, a postcard from 1914 features local businesses including the Majestic Bar, Anderson’s Training Camp and Atkinson and Gilbert Real Estate. Although those businesses no longer exist, Main Street still hosts a numerous local brands such as Bleu Door Bakery , A Doomsday Brewing Safehouse and Birdhouse Books .

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    Vancouver has also seen plenty of development along the Columbia River, where an undated photo depicts a crew working near the now-closed Hotel Columbia. The area now hosts several stays including Hotel Indigo and the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront.

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    For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com.

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