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The candy goes by many names, with silly messages and a chalky consistency. The notorious candy hearts have a strange history that involves a pharmacy and America’s first candy machine.

Our story begins in 1847, with a pharmacist named Oliver Chase, who invented a machine to produce lozenges. Back then, apothecary lozenges were popular for sore throats and other illnesses. But 175 years ago, the process to make a lozenge was labor-intensive: pulverizing medicine and sugar paste by hand with a mortar and pestle, kneading dough, then rolling and cutting out little discs. Considered the first candy machine, Oliver invented a lozenge cutter to simplify the process, and smartly shifted from making medicine to making candy, founding Chase and Company, which later became New England Confectionery Company, or Necco!

Here’s where the story gets really interesting! Legend tells us that Union soldiers during the Civil War carried Necco wafers, known as “hub wafers,” and Oliver Chase might have been inspired by the love letters

these soldiers carried. Historians suggest instead that Daniel Chase, Oliver’s brother, was inspired by the growing popularity of Esther Howland’s Valentine Day cards which began selling in the mid-1800s. A third and more likely explanation is the oddly named cockle, a popular candy shaped like a scallop seashell which contained a “motto” printed on a thin roll of paper. Daniel cleverly improved upon this design to print the messages directly onto candy, by using a felt roller pad wetted with red vegetable coloring.

However, Daniel’s “conversation candies” or “motto lozenges” weren’t heart-shaped until later in 1902. Up until that time, their candy was sold in a simple disc shape, but eventually were sold in shapes like baseballs, watches, and horseshoes. The candy hearts were hugely successful, and over the next 100 years other smaller companies began selling similar candies. In 1990, Necco acquired Stark Candy Company and became the “leading manufacturer in conversation hearts.” Today, the company claims to manufacture nearly 100,000 pounds of Sweethearts every day from midFebruary through January and approximately 8 billion candy hearts each year.

But what is a candy heart exactly? Necco offers classic Sweethearts, as well as chocolate, sugar-free, “dazzled,” and “color your own” varieties. According to their website: “Manufacturers combine sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, f lavors, gums and colors into a mixing machine to create a dough, which then goes into a machine that presses it flat, stamps it with sayings and cuts it into hearts.

After 30 minutes in a “drying tunnel,” the six different heart flavors are mixed together and packaged.” Surprisingly, they’re not made out of chalk!

Daniel Chase’s original printed lozenges were larger and therefore included longer phrases, like “HOW LONG SHALL I HAVE TO WAIT? PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE.” There were also weddingthemed sayings, such as “MARRIED IN WHITE, YOU HAVE CHOSEN RIGHT.” Previous sayings like the timeless “FAX ME” and “GROOVY” have been discontinued. “BE MINE” and “KISS ME” you may be more familiar with.

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FEBRUARY 14TH is also NATIONAL DONOR DAY Observed each year on February 14th, National Donor Day (also known as National Organ Donor Day) aims to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives it saves.

IN THE UNITED STATES, MORE THAN 120,000 PEOPLE ARE WAITING FOR A LIFE-SAVING ORGAN DONATION.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE.

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Visit Your Local Sleep Specialists

FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP! They’ve got our backs ... literally!

L

ocally owned and operated, Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) is the preeminent mattress retailer in the northwest. As an integral part of our local community, they have consistently served our sleep needs for over 25 years.

Sean Hathaway and his amazing team of professional associates are well-trained to match each customer with the sleep system best designed to meet our individual needs by assessing personal sleep histories, sleep postures, patterns, tendencies, and preferences.

MWNW RESTS ON ITS CORE VALUES

At the heart of their business, lie three core values.

First, is their sincere dedication to helping every customer get a better night’s sleep. They have the largest selection of name brand mattresses and specialty mattresses in the Northwest, from handmade to 100% natural latex, as well as adjustable frames. They carry every type of mattress for every type of sleeper!

GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

A FOUNDATION OF PHILANTHROPY

Third, and perhaps most importantly, is their dedication to philanthropic work. Each and every month, MWNW supports local charities and schools in a variety of ways. To date, they have donated over $230,000 to local high schools and other charities!

Giving back to the community is an integral part of what defines this organization.

DEDICATED CHARITABLE SUPPORT In February, all locations will be accepting donations in support of the Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County. This fantastic organization helps to prevent the exploitation, abuse, and neglect of at-risk seniors and adults while also supporting and promoting their independence. MWNW is gladly donating to this incredible cause while also raising awareness by offering to take donations on the organization’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.

Family owned and operated, dedicated to providing Second, MWNW believes in empowering employees customers the best products at the lowest prices, plus to live their best possible lives. Happy employees donating to and participating in our community is means happy customers, so you can trust you’ll be proof – Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the greeted with a smile and an attentive ear. Mattress very best of retail. purchases are done only a handful of times in our lives.

Get a better night’s sleep and help That experience, good or bad, support your community by visiting a leaves a lasting impression. At Mattress World Northwest store near MWNW, they have perfected the you between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, process to ensure that you get the call 503.573.8714, or order online at best possible service and overall Please join us in support by making mattressworldnorthwest.com. experience every time. your donation at any MWNW location or through our website. Ask us how.

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EVERYONE deserves INSTANT COMFORT®

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EXPIRES 4/15/22

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“Easy to schedule, fast pickup. My large and heavy old chair and ottoman are now gone! Thank you, Junk King!”

– Tyan, Portland

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$795 for Tub & Tile Surround* and One-Piece Fiberglass Tub/Shower Protect Surrounding Areas • Vent Odors Outside 3 Step Deep Cleaning of Surface • Super Effective Bonding Agent • 6 Layers of Professional Grade Acrylic Top Coat • Re-Caulk Tub Surround Glaze available in ANY color you choose 5 Year No-Peel Warranty * Does not include re-grouting of the tile surround if needed

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Makeover, Don’t Do-Over Total Kitchen Makeover In 5 Days

COUNTERTOPS DONE IN A DAY

AFTER

BEFORE

ONLY 5 DAYS FOR A GT EXPRESS KITCHEN MAKEOVER DAY ONE: Lifetime warrantied Quartz, Recycled Glass or Granite countertops.

DAY TWO-FOUR: Premium cabinet refacing with custom crafted cabinets.

DAY FiVE: Professionally coordinated backsplash and under cabinet lighting.

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We Offer: • A huge selection of decorative house banners and garden flags • Kites for the whole family

• Free lifetime fly-end repair for flags bought from us • Custom flags and banners for your business or special occasion

An American Flag Store

Family and locally owned since 1963

ANY IN-STORE PURCHASE OF $60 OR MORE Must present offer.

Expires 4/15/22

1332 NE Broadway, Portland 97232

elmersflag.com • 503.282.1214

NEW HOURS: M-F 8:30AM - 5:30PM SAT: 10:00AM - 4:00PM SUN: Closed

Community Advantage Magazine 23

Y E S DAY

T H U R S DAY

3 10 17 3 24

Optimist Day Carrot Cake Day Missing Persons Day Women Physicians Day Day the Music Died Day

Tater Tot Day eavenly Hash Day NDHOG DAY en in Sports Day

Pizza Day Toothache Day Bagel & Lox Day Cut the Cord Day

Cream Cheese Brownie Day Umbrella Day Giving Hearts Day Home Warranty Day

Almond Day Pancake Day ouch a Favor Day

Cabbage Day Random Acts of Kindness Day

Tile Day Dog Biscuit Day anana Bread Day

Chili Day Toast Day Tortilla Chip Day

F R I DAY

4 11 18 25

Hemp Day Wear Red Day Bubble Gum Day Homemade Soup Day Create a Vacuum Day Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Shut-In Visitation Day Inventors’ Day White Shirt Day Make a Friend Day Peppermint Patty Day Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day

Battery Day Caregivers Day Drink Wine Day No One Eats Alone Day Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

Clam Chowder Day Skip the Straw Day Chocolate Covered Nut Day

S AT U R DAY

5 12 19 26

Play Outside Day World Nutella Day Weatherperson’s Day Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

Plum Pudding Day Global Movie Day

Lash Day Vet Girls RISE Day Arabian Horse Day Chocolate Mint Day

FEBRUARY 14TH IS ALSO NATIONAL DONOR DAY Observed each year on February 14th, National Donor Day (also known as National Organ Donor Day) aims to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives it saves.

IN THE UNITED STATES, MORE THAN 120,000 PEOPLE ARE WAITING FOR A LIFE-SAVING ORGAN DONATION.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE.

Pistachio Day Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Februar ebruaryy IS THE BORDER

BETWEEN WINTER & SPRING. - Terri Guillemets

Start Your Property Search At ClackamasOffice.

West Linn Community Advantage Magazine 17

Visit Your Local Sleep Specialists

FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP! They’ve got our backs ... literally!

L

ocally owned and operated, Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) is the preeminent mattress retailer in the northwest. As an integral part of our local community, they have consistently served our sleep needs for over 25 years.

Sean Hathaway and his amazing team of professional associates are well-trained to match each customer with the sleep system best designed to meet our individual needs by assessing personal sleep histories, sleep postures, patterns, tendencies, and preferences.

MWNW RESTS ON ITS CORE VALUES

At the heart of their business, lie three core values.

First, is their sincere dedication to helping every customer get a better night’s sleep. They have the largest selection of name brand mattresses and specialty mattresses in the Northwest, from handmade to 100% natural latex, as well as adjustable frames. They carry every type of mattress for every type of sleeper!

GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

A FOUNDATION OF PHILANTHROPY

Third, and perhaps most importantly, is their dedication to philanthropic work. Each and every month, MWNW supports local charities and schools in a variety of ways. To date, they have donated over $230,000 to local high schools and other charities!

Giving back to the community is an integral part of what defines this organization.

DEDICATED CHARITABLE SUPPORT In February, all locations will be accepting donations in support of the Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County. This fantastic organization helps to prevent the exploitation, abuse, and neglect of at-risk seniors and adults while also supporting and promoting their independence. MWNW is gladly donating to this incredible cause while also raising awareness by offering to take donations on the organization’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.

Family owned and operated, dedicated to providing Second, MWNW believes in empowering employees customers the best products at the lowest prices, plus to live their best possible lives. Happy employees donating to and participating in our community is means happy customers, so you can trust you’ll be proof – Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the greeted with a smile and an attentive ear. Mattress very best of retail. purchases are done only a handful of times in our lives.

Get a better night’s sleep and help That experience, good or bad, support your community by visiting a leaves a lasting impression. At Mattress World Northwest store near MWNW, they have perfected the you between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, process to ensure that you get the call 503.573.8714, or order online at best possible service and overall Please join us in support by making mattressworldnorthwest.com. experience every time. your donation at any MWNW location or through our website. Ask us how.

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

OPEN 8AM-7PM DAILY

VISIT US ONLINE FOR A LOCATION NEAR YOU ORDER BY PHONE: 503-573-8714

Feeling Is Believing.

GET A FREE 30-MINUTE OR 1-HOUR MASSAGE TODAY AT ANY

Improve your health and wellness with a full body massage when you want and when you need it.

NO APPOINTMENTS. NO WAITING. • Recuperate from exercise • Decompress your back • Increase circulation • Address injuries

Mattress World Northwest

STARTING AT ONLY $1,999!

WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF HIGH QUALITY, LUXURY MASSAGE CHAIRS!

THE NUMBER BED That Changes With You

EVERYONE deserves INSTANT COMFORT®

SEALY PILLOW TOP QUEEN MATTRESS

598

$

ONLY

EXPIRES 4/15/22

12” GEL MEMORY FOAM QUEEN MATTRESS

698

$

ONLY

EXPIRES 4/15/22

Reg. Price $998

500 OFF

$

ANY FLEX HEAD SET EXPIRES 4/15/22

NEED TO GET RID OF SOME JUNK? $

25 OFF

ANY JOB EXCEPT MINIMUM CHARGE

Touchless Junk Removal 100% TOUCHLESS PICKUP

We’ll maintain a 6-foot distance from every customer

NO CONTACT PAYMENT

You can pay for our services over the phone to limit social exposure.

VIRTUAL ESTIMATES

Send photos to the Junk King team for a touchless price quote.

Cannot be combined Valid with Junk King Portland Expires 4/15/22

PROTECTIVE GEAR

$

Gloves, masks & hand sanitizers are provided on every truck used to protect you & our haulers.

“Easy to schedule, fast pickup. My large and heavy old chair and ottoman are now gone! Thank you, Junk King!”

– Tyan, Portland

CALL TODAY 503-925-5775

50 OFF FULL TRUCK

Cannot be combined Valid with Junk King Portland Expires 4/15/22

DO YOU NEED A NEW BATHTUB? RENEW-IT IN JUST ONE DAY! Update the look of your tub and tile in a day!

BEFORE

AFTER

N MENTIO & D A IS H T N A E RECEIV % 5 1 A EXTR OFF

OUR PROMISE TO YOU:

100%

Satisfaction Guarantee

Great pricing

Great

WE ALSO DO ASS FIBERGLIR REPA

reputation

Free Estimates and Consultation

Call Anytime 503-320-2225 20 To Advertise With Us, Call 503.825.2111

BASIC TUB REFINISHING

399

$

$695 for Tub & Tile Surround* and One-Piece Fiberglass Tub/Shower

Protect Surrounding Areas • Vent Odors Outside • 2 Step Deep Cleaning of Surface Super Effective Bonding Agent • 4 Layers of Professional Grade Acrylic Top Coat Re-Caulk Tub Surround • Glaze in White, Bisque or Almond • 1 Year No-Peel Warranty

DELUXE TUB REFINISHING

499

$

$795 for Tub & Tile Surround* and One-Piece Fiberglass Tub/Shower Protect Surrounding Areas • Vent Odors Outside 3 Step Deep Cleaning of Surface • Super Effective Bonding Agent • 6 Layers of Professional Grade Acrylic Top Coat • Re-Caulk Tub Surround Glaze available in ANY color you choose 5 Year No-Peel Warranty * Does not include re-grouting of the tile surround if needed

GARAGE DOOR SALES, REPAIR & INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

200 OFF

$

Combined Purchase of Door & Motor Call for details. With coupon. Cannot combine.

Expires 4/15/22

35

$

OFF

Any Service Over $300

OR CCB 193697 • WA CC OREGOCG881QB

Call for details. With coupon. Cannot combine.

Expires 4/15/22

Request A FREE Quote On Door Replacement, Or Call www.oregoncitygaragedoor.com

503-420-3901

For Garage Door Repair Cost!

PLUMBING OR DRAIN PROBLEMS? Specials

50 OFF

$

CCB #49418 WA LIC #APOLLDR995MP

Clogged Drains Dripping Faucets Running Toilets

Bad Tasting Water Sink & Bath Odors Low Water Pressure

We Can Help!

Any Plumbing or Drain Service of $350 or more COUPON CODE #101 Not valid with any other offers.

Some restrictions may apply.

Call for details. Expires 4/15/22

503-305-4888

Call Apollo Drain & Rooter Service Today!

24/7 503-305-4888 Community Advantage Magazine 21

Makeover, Don’t Do-Over Total Kitchen Makeover In 5 Days

COUNTERTOPS DONE IN A DAY

AFTER

BEFORE

ONLY 5 DAYS FOR A GT EXPRESS KITCHEN MAKEOVER DAY ONE: Lifetime warrantied Quartz, Recycled Glass or Granite countertops.

DAY TWO-FOUR: Premium cabinet refacing with custom crafted cabinets.

DAY FiVE: Professionally coordinated backsplash and under cabinet lighting.

QUARTZ | GRANITE | GLASS COUNTERTOPS | TILE | CABINET REFACING

THE MAKEOVER ADVANTAGES: For Kitchen & Baths

CALL FOR PRICING

Mention: Community Advantage Magazine

503-207-2662 Beaverton • Lake Oswego

• Done In Days - Not Months • Designed to Substantially Lower Investment • Allows You to Enjoy a Glass of Wine in Your Kitchen Every Night Made in the USA with recycled products CCB: #208370 | WA: GRANITP851QE

For All Of Your Flag, Flagpole, Banner & Kite Needs!

FREE

GROUND LEVEL INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING FLAG POLE Must present offer.

Expires 4/15/22

20 OFF %

We Offer: • A huge selection of decorative house banners and garden flags • Kites for the whole family

• Free lifetime fly-end repair for flags bought from us • Custom flags and banners for your business or special occasion

An American Flag Store

Family and locally owned since 1963

ANY IN-STORE PURCHASE OF $60 OR MORE Must present offer.

Expires 4/15/22

1332 NE Broadway, Portland 97232

elmersflag.com • 503.282.1214

NEW HOURS: M-F 8:30AM - 5:30PM SAT: 10:00AM - 4:00PM SUN: Closed

Community Advantage Magazine 23

RECIPE

Sweetheart Cupcakes

With Sturdy Whipped Cream Frosting

Treat your sweetheart and loved ones to these white cupcakes made special by adding festive colors.

INGREDIENTS

CUPCAKES: 1 Package White Cake Mix 1 ¼ C Water

FROSTING: 1 (8 Oz) Package Cream Cheese, Softened ½ C White Sugar

1/3//3 C Vegetable Oil 3 Egg Whites 8 Drops Red Food Coloring 2 Drops Raspberry Candy Oil

1 t Vanilla Extract ½ t Almond Extract 2 C Heavy Cream

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

2. Beat the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites together on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes, until smooth. Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full with white batter; set aside.

3. Stir 4 drops of red food coloring into the remaining bowl of batter to make the batter pink. Stir in the raspberry oil. Pour 1/3 of pink batter into a resealable plastic bag and set aside.

4. Mix more food coloring into the remaining bowl of pink batter until it is an orange/red color and pour the batter into a resealable plastic bag. Cut a corner off the bag, stick the open tip into the center of each cup of white batter and squeeze in about two tablespoons of red batter.

5. Cut the corner off the bag with the pink batter, stick the open tip into the center of the red batter and squeeze about 1 tablespoon pink batter into each cup.

6. Bake the layered cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

7. For the frosting, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract in a large mixing bowl, mix until smooth, then slowly pour in the heavy cream. Whip into stiff peaks. *recipe reprinted from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/213469/ sweetheart-cupcakes and www.allrecipes.com/ recipe/140837/sturdy-whipped-cream-frosting

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FEATURE

COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK & MOVING

Honest, Uniformed,Nice, Knowledgeable & Service-driven C

By Tyler Francke, Contributing Writer Photos By Andrew Sambuceto

ollege HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, which provides stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, is opening its newest franchise in Oregon City. “It’s pretty much in the name,” franchise owner Scott Lane says of his new business’ range of services. “When people sell their houses, one of two things happen. They either need to move everything, or they move what they want out and the rest is junk. We take care of both: your stuff and your junk.”

While the HUNKS part of their name may lead some to speculate that it’s a description of their employees, in fact it’s an acronym for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable and Service-driven, which essentially sums up their mission. The new Oregon City franchise will provide donation pickups and general labor assistance in addition to the company’s signature fast, FULL SERVICE friendly moving and junk hauling services.

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The real estate market is red-hot right now, with many folks looking to sell their houses and seek opportunities elsewhere, and with many more eyeing a new home in the Beaver State.

“We’re slammed right now,” Scott admits with a laugh. “There’s a lot of demand. And a lot of people turn to us because we have

so many really great partners in the area, from Realtors to property managers to long-term care facilities.”

The Oregon City College HUNKS franchise currently has about six employees and is always looking for new team members (one need not be in college or college-age to apply.)

But Lane himself is not the type to sit behind a desk. “I’m a hands-on guy,” he says. “I’m out at the jobs, helping clients.”

The Oregon City College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving is located at 402 Beavercreek Road, Suite 109. For more information, call 503-744-6168, email scott.lane@chhj.com or visit collegehunks.com.

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HISTORY

The History of Fort Vancouver

Fur Traders, Settlers, And The Hudson Bay Company

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

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or many of us, Fort Vancouver and fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July. As one of the region’s largest fireworks displays, thousands gather each year to enjoy the brilliant pyrotechnics exploding over the shimmering waters of the Columbia. This annual celebration could not be located at a more prominent site when considering the significance of Fort Vancouver to the history of our region.

source of revenue. American interests, on the other hand, centered primarily around the ownership of land for settlement and agricultural development. This conf lict of interests would eventually tilt in favor of the United States.

Established in 1824 as a trading post for the British Hudson Bay Company, Fort Vancouver was headquarters for the Company’s Columbia Department which covered 700,000 square miles stretching from Alaska to California, and from the Rocky Mountains to Hawaii. The fort was named after Captain George Vancouver, a British Naval officer known for his exploration of the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Hawaii, and Australia.

Holding the position of Chief Factor for 22 years, McLoughlin administered the law among his British subjects, kept peace with the indigenous, and strived to maintain amicable relations with the American settlers in the nearby Willamette Valley. It was McLoughlin who had originally allowed Americans to settle south of the Columbia River, which earned him the title, “Father of Oregon.” Contrary to the wishes of the HBC, McLoughlin provided substantial aid to American settlers, and in 1846 he resigned from the Company to found Oregon City along the bank of the Willamette River.

George Simpson, an employee of the HBC, was initially responsible for founding the fort.

However, it was Dr. John McLoughlin, the fort’s first Chief Factor (manager), who was instrumental in developing Fort Vancouver as a primary hub of commerce in the region. At the time, the northwest was still in f lux, with the f ledgling United States vying with Great Britain for dominance over the territory. The fur trade, which was well-established in the area, generated immense profits for the HBC, and the Company was committed to safeguarding this valuable

Fort Vancouver was originally composed of a 20-foot high palisade approximately 750 feet long by 450 feet wide. Inside the palisade were 40 buildings, including a school, library, pharmacy, chapel, and blacksmith shop, along with individual homes. Residing outside the walls were a tannery, shipyard, hospital, and distillery. Agricultural products were cultivated in the orchards and fields surrounding the fort, in addition to a dairy providing milk and cheese. At the height of its activity, Fort Vancouver employed up to 600 workers who

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staffed its network of two dozen trading posts, with six ships regularly plying the waters of the Columbia in transport of the Company’s goods. It was one of the largest settlements in the West, and also served as the end-point for migrants on the Oregon Trail. Between 1840-1850, fur trading revenue began to decline as increasing settlement of the region led to an economic shift towards mercantile activities based largely on agriculture, livestock, and timber operations.

Originally, the fort’s primary employees consisted of French Canadians and members of indigenous tribes including the Metis, Iroquois and Cree. English, Scots, and Irish were found among the workforce as well. In the 1850s, workers from Hawaii arrived to augment the burgeoning enterprise, and in time became so populous that the village outside the fort became known as “Kanaka Town” or “Kanaka Village.” “Kanaka” translates roughly to “Hawaiian native,” or “Pacific Islander.”

By 1849, this multi-cultural village was home not only to the employees of the HBC, but also became the site of Camp Columbia, a military base for the U.S. Army located on a rise 20 feet above the fort. Initially, traders and soldiers coexisted amicably at the fort. The Army provided additional employment for local workers and rented buildings in the village. The HBC allowed the Army access to its sawmill for cutting timber to construct the military post. During this period the Army built a number of structures, including the Quartermaster Depot and Captain Rufus Ingalls’ home, where the future Civil War general and U.S. President, Ulysses S. Grant, lived from 1852-1853. In time, the Army expanded the post to more than 10,000 acres and renamed it Fort Vancouver Military Reservation.

land overlapped the HBC’s fur trade activities, sparked conf licts between the Company and the United States. In June of 1860, the HBC withdrew from Fort Vancouver and consolidated its operations in Victoria, British Columbia.

Following the departure of the HBC, the Army took over the fort and commenced adding additional facilities, notably the Vancouver Arsenal in 1859.

Unfortunately, catastrophe struck in 1866 when a fire broke out that destroyed the entire original trading post. Over time soldiers rebuilt the fort, adding two double-story barracks at each end of the parade grounds. Officer quarters were also erected during this phase. In 1879, the post was renamed the Vancouver Barracks, and by World War I it had grown considerably.

Upon the outbreak of World War II, the Army mobilized the post as a staging area for the Seattle Port of Embarkation. In 1946, the fort was officially closed.

To honor Fort Vancouver’s historical significance, on June 19, 1948, the site was declared a U.S. National Monument. It was re-designated “Fort Vancouver National Historic Site” on June 30, 1961. Today, visitors can tour a full-scale replica of the original fort, including historical re-enactments and exhibits commemorating this iconic landmark, a site that figured prominently in our regional heritage.

In the wake of the 1846 Oregon Treaty, which established the U.S./Canadian border at the 49th parallel north, Fort Vancouver was effectively isolated within U.S. borders. And while the treaty provided for the HBC to continue operations at Fort Vancouver—including free access to the Columbia, Puget Sound, and Straits of Juan de Fuca—conducting business had become problematic. The inf lux of American settlers to the region during the 1850s, whose demand for Community Advantage Magazine 29

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