Century-Old Building Embroils Convention Center Development

The Webber Building, built in 1905, complicates the Port of Vancouver's revitalization efforts.

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October 19, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

"The Port's proposal calls for placing the convention center near Columbia Street and the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad berm. On the other side of the berm, the Port has proposed building a 300- to 350-room convention center hotel on property that it owns, tearing down the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay in the process."

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

Read the full story: Webber owners may sell to city

Friday, October 18, 2002 in The Oregonian

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