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TROUT CREEK
East Fork of Hood River
1917 - ____
July 12, 1917: "The county court has awarded to Stanahan & Slavens, local contractors, the contract of constructing a new bridge across the East Fork of Hood river at Trout creek. The bid, calling for concrete piers and a wooden span of Howe Truss construction, was $4,015." (The Hood River Glacier)
August 16, 1917: "The wagon bridge across Hood River at Dee and the one across the East Fork of Hood River at Trout Creek will be closed to travel about August 20 and will remain closed while the new bridges are being constructed. By order of the County Court, A.R. Cruikshank, Dep. Co. Engineer." (The Hood River Glacier)
October 11, 1917: "Judge Blowers and Commissioner Hannum, who Sunday inspected the two new bridges being constructed across Hood river, one just north of Dee and the other where Trout creek enters the stream, say that the work will be completed within the next few days.
Both bridges are of the Howe truss type, new to the Hood River valley. The piers are of concrete. Both bridges are also roofed in, which is also an innovation in local road and bridge construction. The bridges cost each about $6,000. The Dee bridge was constructed by H. Cramer, and the Trout creek structure by Stranahan & Slaven." (The Hood River Glacier)
October 18, 1917: "Road Supervisor Ford is having considerable difficulty getting labor to complete approaches to the newly constructed Trout creek bridge. The structure is ready to throw open to public use as soon as the approaches are built, but up until Monday, no labor was available for this work." (The Hood River Glacier)
November 8, 1917: "Stranahan & Slavens have completed their contract for the construction of a Howe Truss Bridge across the East Fork of Hood River at Trout Creek, and the same has been accepted by the County Court and final settlement will be made at their next meeting. By Order of the County Court." (The Hood River Glacier)
April 11, 1918: "The County Court of Hood River County will receive bids for the painting of the bridge across Hood river at Dee, and bridge across the East Fork of Hood river at Trout creek'
Bidder to furnish labor and materials for work.
Work to be broom cleaned and painted with one coat of Red Mineral paint. Roofs not to be painted.
Bids will be opened Saturday, April 20th, 1918, at 2 p.m. The Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Dated April 6th, 1918. Kent Shoemaker, County Clerk, By E.E. Shoemaker, Deputy." (The Hood River Glacier)
April 25, 1918: "George Barr was awarded the contract for painting the Dee and Trout creek bridges." (The Hood River Glacier)