Firm historian Vince Roman recently wrote a story that was published in this year’s edition of the Clark County Historical Museum’s book. Last Thursday, he attended a reception held at the museum with about 75 people in attendance. Authors signed copies of the book for members of the museum and afterwards were able to mingle with museum members and discuss the stories that make up such a compelling historical book.
Check out Vince’s story by clicking here.
A copy of this year's Clark County Historical Museum book.
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On Thursday, September 10, 2007, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook threw a fantastic party and open house celebrating five successful years in Vancouver. The event was planned carefully to fall on the 135th wedding anniversary of Charles and Rebecca Brown, which made the party twice as (more…)
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Early American west pioneers created fruit and vegetable gardens to supply their homes with fresh foods in a foreign land. Years later, during the World Wars, such gardens were known as “Victory Gardens”. Victory Gardens were built to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on (more…)
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Bates and Burnett purchased the Brown House in 1946 and became the first decentralized law office in Vancouver. The below photograph was taken at a party held for the two on behalf of 50 years practicing law together. Mr. Bates is holding the big gift on the left and Mr. Burnett is holding the smaller (more…)
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Mary Josephine Tuomala Hilstrom (1863-1929) was the mother in law of Mr. Bates. She was also the maid for the Brown family for several years. Below is a biography of Mary written by her granddaughter, Mary Ellen Bates. (more…)
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William Charles (Billy) Bates was born in Toronto, Canada on 20 October 1885. His mother was born in the United States of parents who were of English and Scotch-Irish ancestry. His maternal grandmother was born in Belfast, Ireland of Scotch parents and his maternal grandfather was a (more…)
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