Fort Vancouver was a 19th-century fur trading post built in the winter of 1824–25. It was the headquarters of the Columbia Branch of the Hudson's Bay Company, located in the Pacific Northwest. Named after Captain George Vancouver, the fort was located on the north bank of the Columbia River in present-day Vancouver, Washington. Trading Activit
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridge in Washington State (USA), built across the Tacoma Narrows Strait, which is part of Puget Sound. This bridge became famous due to its tragic accident that occurred on November 7, 1940. At 11:00 local time, with winds of about 40 mph (65 km/h), the central span of the bridge collapsed. Traffic was lig
Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is the highest point in the Cascade Mountains (4,392 m) and the highest volcano in the contiguous United States, excluding Alaska. The volcano was named after British Admiral Peter Rainier. The area of the surrounding territory, which has the status of Mount
Mount Rainier National Park is a United States national park located in southeastern Pierce County and northwestern Lewis County in Washington State. The park covers an area of 953.5 km² and its dominant feature is the stratovolcano Rainier, which has an elevation of 4,392 m. The volcano rises sharply above its surrounding areas, creating a drama
Музей авиации — крупнейший независимый некоммерческий музей авиации и космонавтики в мире. Расположенный в столичном районе Сиэтла, он содержит более 175 самолетов и космических кораблей, десятки тысяч артефактов, миллионы редких фотографий и библиотеку мирового класса. Ежегодно музей привлекает более 500 000 посетителей и обслуживает более 140 000
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