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Vol. CXXIV, No. 140
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D. B. Cooper exhibit lands at Tacoma museum in August Posted online Fri., July 19 Photo Courtesy Washington State History Museum The Washington State History Museum will take a step back in time next month to study one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries and its lasting effect on history: the infamous skyjacker D. B. Cooper. The exhibit, which opens Sat., Aug. 24 and runs through Sun., Jan. 5, 2014, explores how his skyjacking of the plane bound for Sea-Tac changed the course of aviation design and passenger safety. The exhibit, which is sponsored in part by The Oregonian, will also incorporate never-before-seen artifacts, first-person accounts and FBI documents to help recreate the fateful November day in 1971 when passenger "Dan Cooper" boarded a plane at Portland International Airport and leapt into infamy. Visitors will also experience air travel in the 1970s via a recreated Boeing 727 cabin and cockpit, and study the science of skydiving, forensics and commercial aircraft design. Together with interactive simulations and storyboards, the exhibit will feature marked dollars from the ransom payment, an identification plate from the original plane, and a 1957 Pioneer Parachute Company parachute (one of four that were delivered as part of Cooper's demands). "The story of Cooper is a complex and fascinating one, with many political and cultural factors that played into the infamous skyjacking," said Jennifer Kilmer, director of the Washington State Historical Society. "Through this exhibit and the accompanying programs, we hope to give people a 360-degree view of this single event and its enduring mystery and ramifications. To unveil this landmark exhibit, the museum will be hosting a members' gala and preview on Fri., Aug. 23. The event will feature an evening of 1970s-
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WSDOT halts plan to tear down historic McMillin Bridge Posted online Thurs., July 18 Article and File Photo By Todd Matthews, Editor The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced this week it has backed off on a plan to demolish the historic McMillin Bridge in Pierce County as part of a larger plan to build a new bridge nearby. The concrete bridge, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is owned by WSDOT, was built in 1934 and is part of State Route 162 that connects Orting to Sumner. WSDOT officials have said the bridge is functionally obsolete and a new bridge needs to be built. WSDOT planned to build a new bridge just east of the McMillin Bridge then tear down the historic bridge. The McMillin Bridge’s inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places is only an honorary designation with little regulatory bearing other than what is known as "Section 106" of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. In the case of the McMillin Bridge, Section 106 requires that a federal agency consult with a range of stakeholders to determine if demolishing the bridge will have any adverse effects. Because the McMillin Bridge crosses a body of water, the Puyallup River, the lead federal agency in this case is the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). In the end,
it’s the Corps that was to decide whether to issue the permit allowing the new bridge to be built and the old bridge to come down. The ACOE was expected to make a decision later this year. "We request the Corps place this application on hold," wrote WSDOT Environmental and Hydraulic Manager Jeff Sawyer in a July 17, 2013 letter to the ACOE. "WSDOT intends to revise the project to eliminate demolition of the McMillin Bridge from the proposal. The McMillin Bridge will remain in place after traffic is relocated to the new structure. We will be working to prepare and resubmit a new application package as soon as possible." Historic preservationists throughout Washington State and beyond argued the bridge is historically significant because it was designed by Homer M. Hadley, whose work contributed to bridges spanning rivers, lakes and creeks throughout Washington State. Hadley pushed for the state to build a floating concrete bridge across Lake Washington. Today, the westbound span of the Interstate 90 floating bridge is officially named the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge. Last month, Pierce County Council voted to the add the bridge to its historic landmarks register.
themed dancing, cocktails, and a sneak preview of the debut exhibit. For the grand opening celebration on Sat., Aug. 24, exhibit curators will lead behindthe-scene tours throughout the morning. At 11 a.m., Gary Young, a parachute expert and professional stuntman, will demonstrate what it's like to jump out of a Boeing 727 at night – and survive. At 2 p.m., Citizen Sleuth investigator Tom Kaye will present on his notorious search for Cooper. The museum will host an ongoing educational series on forensic science and history mysteries, interactive shows with a professional Cooper im-
personator, and partner on the fall symposium featuring Geoffrey Gray, bestselling-author of Skyjack: The Hunt for D.B. Cooper, with dates to be released soon. Exhibit hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with days varying by season and extended hours and free admission every third Thursday between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. General admission is $9.50 for adults; $7 for seniors and students; free for children, age 5 and below, and members are always free. For more information on the exhibit, special events and becoming a museum member, visit washingtonhistory.org.