#PicturingThePast
The Post Hospital at Fort Vancouver, built in 1904, treated soldiers, workers & flu patients. Once bustling with over 2,550 patients a month.
#ThenAndNow #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
The Post Hospital at Fort Vancouver, built in 1904, treated soldiers, workers & flu patients. Once bustling with over 2,550 patients a month.
#ThenAndNow #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
March 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
#PicturingThePast
The Post Hospital at Fort Vancouver, built in 1904, treated soldiers, workers & flu patients. Once bustling with over 2,550 patients a month.
#ThenAndNow #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
The Post Hospital at Fort Vancouver, built in 1904, treated soldiers, workers & flu patients. Once bustling with over 2,550 patients a month.
#ThenAndNow #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
Looks like we might have some snow coming! ❄️
#PicturingThePast: Jan. 12, 1909
Vancouver hit -8.5°F, freezing the Columbia River. 📸 From CCHM collection: Shows locals on the frozen river. Howard Rayburn wrote, “I told you I would send you a card of me on the ice.”
#CCHM #ClarkWA #History #IceIceBaby
#PicturingThePast: Jan. 12, 1909
Vancouver hit -8.5°F, freezing the Columbia River. 📸 From CCHM collection: Shows locals on the frozen river. Howard Rayburn wrote, “I told you I would send you a card of me on the ice.”
#CCHM #ClarkWA #History #IceIceBaby
January 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Looks like we might have some snow coming! ❄️
#PicturingThePast: Jan. 12, 1909
Vancouver hit -8.5°F, freezing the Columbia River. 📸 From CCHM collection: Shows locals on the frozen river. Howard Rayburn wrote, “I told you I would send you a card of me on the ice.”
#CCHM #ClarkWA #History #IceIceBaby
#PicturingThePast: Jan. 12, 1909
Vancouver hit -8.5°F, freezing the Columbia River. 📸 From CCHM collection: Shows locals on the frozen river. Howard Rayburn wrote, “I told you I would send you a card of me on the ice.”
#CCHM #ClarkWA #History #IceIceBaby
#PicturingThePast
Photo shows Henry (1867–1943) & Bertha Burgy (1870–1944) walking arm-in-arm along the tracks from Lucia to Yacolt—a quiet moment in Clark County’s history.
#ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum #strollingthroughtime
Photo shows Henry (1867–1943) & Bertha Burgy (1870–1944) walking arm-in-arm along the tracks from Lucia to Yacolt—a quiet moment in Clark County’s history.
#ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum #strollingthroughtime
March 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#PicturingThePast
Photo shows Henry (1867–1943) & Bertha Burgy (1870–1944) walking arm-in-arm along the tracks from Lucia to Yacolt—a quiet moment in Clark County’s history.
#ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum #strollingthroughtime
Photo shows Henry (1867–1943) & Bertha Burgy (1870–1944) walking arm-in-arm along the tracks from Lucia to Yacolt—a quiet moment in Clark County’s history.
#ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum #strollingthroughtime
#PicturingThePast
In February 1977, Dr. Caroline Engle of Feline Medical Clinic, originally in Orchards, cared for local cats. The clinic now operates in Five Corners.
Read the tribute ➡ felinemedicalclinic.com
#ClarkCountyHistory #VeterinaryMedicine #cchmuseum
In February 1977, Dr. Caroline Engle of Feline Medical Clinic, originally in Orchards, cared for local cats. The clinic now operates in Five Corners.
Read the tribute ➡ felinemedicalclinic.com
#ClarkCountyHistory #VeterinaryMedicine #cchmuseum
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#PicturingThePast
In February 1977, Dr. Caroline Engle of Feline Medical Clinic, originally in Orchards, cared for local cats. The clinic now operates in Five Corners.
Read the tribute ➡ felinemedicalclinic.com
#ClarkCountyHistory #VeterinaryMedicine #cchmuseum
In February 1977, Dr. Caroline Engle of Feline Medical Clinic, originally in Orchards, cared for local cats. The clinic now operates in Five Corners.
Read the tribute ➡ felinemedicalclinic.com
#ClarkCountyHistory #VeterinaryMedicine #cchmuseum
#PicturingThePast: #OTD in 1910, Herman C. wrote to a friend on the back of this postcard about spotting a comet and Sunday dinner. ✉️ This postcard shows soldiers’ tents in Vancouver, WA. #swwashington #museum #archive #history #clarkwa #cchmuseum #localhistory
January 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#PicturingThePast: #OTD in 1910, Herman C. wrote to a friend on the back of this postcard about spotting a comet and Sunday dinner. ✉️ This postcard shows soldiers’ tents in Vancouver, WA. #swwashington #museum #archive #history #clarkwa #cchmuseum #localhistory
#PicturingThePast: Two-steppin’ back to 1981 at The Spectrum Nightclub! 💃🕺 This Vancouver hotspot had folks spinning, twirling, and grooving the night away. Who else loves a good dancefloor throwback? ✨🎶 #swwashington #museum #archive #history #clarkwa #cchmuseum #localhistory #StayinAlive
January 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
#PicturingThePast: Two-steppin’ back to 1981 at The Spectrum Nightclub! 💃🕺 This Vancouver hotspot had folks spinning, twirling, and grooving the night away. Who else loves a good dancefloor throwback? ✨🎶 #swwashington #museum #archive #history #clarkwa #cchmuseum #localhistory #StayinAlive
#PicturingThePast: It might be getting cold, snow, and icy here in Clark County soon. In that spirit, here’s a photo of a bundled-up Jean Waggener (1915–2015) peeking out a frosty window in 1916, framed by icicles. Photo from CCHM collection ❄️#swwashington #museum #history #clarkwa #cchmuseum
January 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
#PicturingThePast: It might be getting cold, snow, and icy here in Clark County soon. In that spirit, here’s a photo of a bundled-up Jean Waggener (1915–2015) peeking out a frosty window in 1916, framed by icicles. Photo from CCHM collection ❄️#swwashington #museum #history #clarkwa #cchmuseum
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.3 — Superintendent Gridley announced that George Whipple would entertain the audience, assisted by Miss Clara Marsh.
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
April 21, 2026 at 11:46 PM
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.3 — Superintendent Gridley announced that George Whipple would entertain the audience, assisted by Miss Clara Marsh.
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
#PicturingThePast:
On March 19, 1956, four high school students showcased their Junior Achievement products at a Vancouver Rotary meeting. Their business experience included items like cutting boards and wiener roasters.
#swwashington #museum #cchmuseum #vancouverwa #teenpreneurship
On March 19, 1956, four high school students showcased their Junior Achievement products at a Vancouver Rotary meeting. Their business experience included items like cutting boards and wiener roasters.
#swwashington #museum #cchmuseum #vancouverwa #teenpreneurship
March 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#PicturingThePast:
On March 19, 1956, four high school students showcased their Junior Achievement products at a Vancouver Rotary meeting. Their business experience included items like cutting boards and wiener roasters.
#swwashington #museum #cchmuseum #vancouverwa #teenpreneurship
On March 19, 1956, four high school students showcased their Junior Achievement products at a Vancouver Rotary meeting. Their business experience included items like cutting boards and wiener roasters.
#swwashington #museum #cchmuseum #vancouverwa #teenpreneurship
#PicturingThePast: Then & Now—The original redwood sign our museum once stood at 16th & Main. Today, the sign by Helen A. McKeighan is on display in Through The Years: #cchmuseum at 60.
#history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #pastandpresent #hiddenhistory
#history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #pastandpresent #hiddenhistory
February 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#PicturingThePast: Then & Now—The original redwood sign our museum once stood at 16th & Main. Today, the sign by Helen A. McKeighan is on display in Through The Years: #cchmuseum at 60.
#history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #pastandpresent #hiddenhistory
#history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #pastandpresent #hiddenhistory
#PicturingThePast: From the museum’s collection, this studio portrait shows newlyweds George A. Whipple and Clarissa “Clara” Marsh, married #OTD in 1878.
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
April 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM
#PicturingThePast: From the museum’s collection, this studio portrait shows newlyweds George A. Whipple and Clarissa “Clara” Marsh, married #OTD in 1878.
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
#PicturingThePast
#OTD in 1963, Representative Ella Wintler received a gavel marking her election as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington House. A lifelong Vancouver resident, she served from 1939–1965, advocating for education & public service.
#ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
#OTD in 1963, Representative Ella Wintler received a gavel marking her election as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington House. A lifelong Vancouver resident, she served from 1939–1965, advocating for education & public service.
#ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
March 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
#PicturingThePast
#OTD in 1963, Representative Ella Wintler received a gavel marking her election as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington House. A lifelong Vancouver resident, she served from 1939–1965, advocating for education & public service.
#ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
#OTD in 1963, Representative Ella Wintler received a gavel marking her election as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington House. A lifelong Vancouver resident, she served from 1939–1965, advocating for education & public service.
#ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum
PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.2 — George and Clara’s wedding took place during a Sunday School concert at Vancouver’s Methodist Church on Easter Sunday evening.
This series is brought to you by the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
#cchmuseum
This series is brought to you by the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
#cchmuseum
April 21, 2026 at 11:45 PM
PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.2 — George and Clara’s wedding took place during a Sunday School concert at Vancouver’s Methodist Church on Easter Sunday evening.
This series is brought to you by the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
#cchmuseum
This series is brought to you by the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
#cchmuseum
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.5 — George and Clara later made their home in the Harmony area, where they lived out the rest of their lives.
📷 George and Clara Whipple, 1878.
These stories live on thanks to the support of the Vancouver Downtown Association, 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
📷 George and Clara Whipple, 1878.
These stories live on thanks to the support of the Vancouver Downtown Association, 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
April 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.5 — George and Clara later made their home in the Harmony area, where they lived out the rest of their lives.
📷 George and Clara Whipple, 1878.
These stories live on thanks to the support of the Vancouver Downtown Association, 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
📷 George and Clara Whipple, 1878.
These stories live on thanks to the support of the Vancouver Downtown Association, 2026 sponsor of #PicturingThePast.
#PicturingThePast: This 1974 photo shows a young visitor enjoying the museum’s railroad exhibit, designed to recreate a railcar experience. Did you ever visit? Share your memories!
March 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
#PicturingThePast: This 1974 photo shows a young visitor enjoying the museum’s railroad exhibit, designed to recreate a railcar experience. Did you ever visit? Share your memories!
#PicturingThePast: From the museum's collection, this 1914 photo captures a bustling moment at 6th & Main Streets intersection in Vancouver, WA.
#swwashington #museum #archive #digitalpreservation #clarkwa #cchmuseum #history #story #mainstreet #preservewa #everystorymatters #itsquietdowntown
#swwashington #museum #archive #digitalpreservation #clarkwa #cchmuseum #history #story #mainstreet #preservewa #everystorymatters #itsquietdowntown
January 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
#PicturingThePast: From the museum's collection, this 1914 photo captures a bustling moment at 6th & Main Streets intersection in Vancouver, WA.
#swwashington #museum #archive #digitalpreservation #clarkwa #cchmuseum #history #story #mainstreet #preservewa #everystorymatters #itsquietdowntown
#swwashington #museum #archive #digitalpreservation #clarkwa #cchmuseum #history #story #mainstreet #preservewa #everystorymatters #itsquietdowntown
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.4 — Preceded up the aisle by Clara’s sister Birdie and Clayton Gridley, the couple advanced to the altar. Rev. Mr. Day performed the surprise ceremony. The choir sang. A collection was taken. The audience was dismissed.
Now that is a wedding program.
#cchmuseum
Now that is a wedding program.
#cchmuseum
April 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.4 — Preceded up the aisle by Clara’s sister Birdie and Clayton Gridley, the couple advanced to the altar. Rev. Mr. Day performed the surprise ceremony. The choir sang. A collection was taken. The audience was dismissed.
Now that is a wedding program.
#cchmuseum
Now that is a wedding program.
#cchmuseum