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Fort Vancouver, Washington.
Looking towards Vancouver Barracks.
Image taken March 7, 2004.
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Vancouver National Historic Reserve ...
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The 366-acre Vancouver National Historic Reserve is located in Vancouver, Washington, and was established in October 1996. It includes not only
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, but also adjacent historical areas, such as Vancouver Barracks,
Officer's Row,
Pearson Field,
Old Apple Tree Park,
and Vancouver's Waterfront Park. Further east, following the Waterfront Renaissance Trail along the Columbia, is located the Kaiser Viewing Tower and the Water Resources Education Center, both a part of the Reserve. The Vancouver "Land Bridge" crosses Washington Highway 14, connecting all the parts of the Reserve.
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Boundary Description ...
"The 366-acre Reserve is located in the City of Vancouver, Washington, on banks of the Columbia River. For the main Reserve area, the west boundary is bounded by the right-of-way for Interstate I-5; the north boundary by the north edge of the alley that runs behind Officers' Row; the east boundary by the area east of Pearson Airpark, and the south boundary by the Columbia River. A separate parcel located along the Columbia River east of the main Historic Reserve is also part of the Historic Reserve, and includes Kaiser Tower and the Water Resources Education Center."
Source:
Vancouver National Historic Reserve Cultural Landscape Report, October 2005, produced by Jones & Jones, Architects and Landscape Architects, Ltd., Seattle, Washington, for the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Timeline ...
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1948, 1966, and 2003:
In 1948 Fort Vancouver became a National Monument. In 1966 the area was expanded and re-designated as the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Site - #66000370). In 2003 the John McLoughlin house in Oregon City, Oregon, became a part of the National Historic Site.
1974:
In 1974 Officers Row and the Fort Vancouver Barracks were listed on the National Register of Historic Places (District - #74001948).
2007:
In 2007 the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Historic District (District #06001216) was established. The area is approximately bounded on the north by Officers' Row, on the south by the Columbia River, on the east by East Reserve Street, and on the west by the Interstate 5.
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Vancouver Land Bridge ...
The Vancouver Land Bridge crosses Washington State Highway 14 and connects the northern part of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve (Fort Vancouver area) to to Columbia River stretch of the National Reserve (Old Apple Tree Park and Waterfront Park). The bridge was dedicated August 23, 2008.
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Vancouver Land Bridge crossing Washington State Highway 14, Vancouver, Washington.
View looking southeast, from north side of Washington State Highway 14.
Image taken August 2, 2011.
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Lewis and Clark and the Vancouver National Historic Reserve area ...
Lewis and Clark passed through this area on November 4, 1805, on their journey to the Pacific Ocean. Captain Clark walked upon the "Small Prarie", later known as "Jolie Prairie". On their return, their
campsite of March 30, 1806 was on the "beautifull prarie".
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Columbia River and "Jolie Prairie", from Officers Row, Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
Image taken August 26, 2006.
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Fort Vancouver, Washington.
The "Palisades" were built to protect trade goods from theft, and the "bastion" wasn't built until 1845.
Image taken August 27, 2006.
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Inside Fur Storage, Fort Vancouver, Washington.
Image taken August 27, 2006.
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Gazebo, Vancouver Barracks, Vancouver, Washington.
The Gazebo is located on the Vancouver Barracks Parade Grounds.
Image taken August 27, 2006.
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Marshall House on Officers Row, Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
Image taken August 27, 2006.
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Grant House on Officers Row, Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
Image taken August 27, 2006.
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Army Air Corps, Pearson Field, Washington.
Image taken March 8, 2004.
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"Old Apple Tree", Vancouver, Washington.
Image taken April 5, 2007.
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Waterfront Park, Vancouver, Washington.
Columbia River and the Oregon shore.
Image taken April 5, 2007.
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Kaiser Shipyard Viewing Tower, Ryan Point, Vancouver, Washington.
Image taken December 18, 2004.
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Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, Washington.
Image taken January 1, 2006.
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"The Golden Age of Postcards" ...
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The early 1900s was the "Golden Age of Postcards". The "Penny Postcard" became a popular way to send greetings to friends and family. Today the "Penny Postcard" has become an image of history.
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From the Journals of Lewis and Clark ...
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Clark, November 4, 1805 ...
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