Thursday, November 22, 2018

Stevenson Co-Ply Mill

Stevenson Co-Ply Mill on July 23, 1999

Pictured here on July 23, 1999, is the Stevenson Co-Ply plywood mill in Stevenson, Washington. Stevenson Co-Ply, Incorporated, was incorporated on August 17, 1955, and purchased the Stevenson Plywood Corporation in March of 1956. This mill was one of Skamania County's largest employers, and the main building had an area of 130,000 square feet. Stevenson Co-Ply went into receivership on January 24, 1992. The mill was purchased by High Cascade International Corporation and was used a warehouse to store wood pellets. The mill was destroyed by arson on September 21, 2007.

Phoca Rock

Phoca Rock on July 23, 1999

Phoca Rock is a landslide remnant in the Columbia River Gorge that sits in the middle of the Columbia River near Bridal Veil, Oregon, though it is closer to the Washington side of the river. It is about 30 feet tall and was named by William Clark after the Phoca vitulina harbor seals that were seen in the area.