August 12, 1913 | Clarke County, Washington voted bonds for construction. |
November 4, 1913 | Multnomah County, Oregon, voted bonds for construction. |
Novomber 29, 1913 | The Columbia River Interstate Bridge Commission organized. |
December 29, 1913 | Commission selected Engineers. |
December 29, 1913 | Commission directed Engineers to prepare preliminary plans and to make a report recommending a location for bridge and approaches. |
January 31, 1914 | Bill authorizing construction passed Congress. |
March 26, 1914 | Engineers completed preliminary studies, and recommended location of structure. |
March 30, 1914 | Commission adopted report and located structure. |
April 13, 1914 | Engineers made application to Secretary of War for permit for construction. |
April 20, 1914 | Public hearing of War Department to consider proposed plans. |
June 12, 1914 | Tentative approval of plans given by Secretary of War.
Progress delayed by financial disturbance due to commencement of war in Europe. |
November 1914 | Clarke County sold $250,000 bridge bonds. |
November 9, 1914 | Multnomah County sold $250,000 bridge bonds. |
December 1914 | Clarke County sold $250,000 bridge bonds. |
December 14, 1914 | Multnomah County sold $1,000,000 bridge bonds. |
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