Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Vancouver, WA

Fort Vancouver has a much more diverse history than I realized.


One section of the historical site is dedicated to the 19th century fort established by the British and operated by Hudson's Bay Company.


Fort Wall
Fort Wall & Gateway

Inside Fort
Inside Fort Walls

Bastion
Bastion

Fur Store
Fur Store

Chief Factor's House
Chief Factor's House

Dining Room
Dining Room where Much Business was Conducted

Inside Counting House
Strong Box Inside Counting House


Another section is made up of the area which operated a lumber mill during World War I and whose airfield is still in operation today.


Hangars
Old Hangars at Pearson Field


And in another area stand historic military buildings, barracks, and a parade ground.


Buildings
Buildings of Fort Vancouver

 

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