Port History 1990-2009

A ship labeled "Farrar Sea" is on land near a body of water, with hills in the background and a sign for Columbia Shipbuilders.

June 1991 - Dallesport - Columbia Ship Builders launch

Columbia Ship Builders operated at the western end of the Dallesport waterfront from September 1989 through April 1992. The rail launch shown in this…

A sailing ship on a river with hills in the background, accompanied by smaller boats.

September 1991 - Bingen Point - Lady Washington visits Bingen Harbor

This replica of a ship that once explored the Pacific coast was launched in 1989 and two years later traveled the Columbia River, stoping at various…

Map of Klickitat Point development plan with a lake, industrial areas, marina, and labeled zones.

October 1991 - Bingen Point - "Klickitat Point" master plan

The master plan developed as a result of the Economic Diversification Pilot Study performed by the Leland Consulting Group. The proposal included a…

Wide open field with a few vehicles and buildings in the background; mountains under cloudy sky.

August 1992 – June 1993 - Dallesport - Canica building site preparation

Canica VSI Crushers purchased the 8.5 acres shown here from the Port in August 1992 and began operating its white iron foundry a year later. In…

A wooden dock partially submerged in ice on a frozen lake, with posts and a viewing platform.

November 1995 – March 1997 - Bingen Point - Original docks at Bingen Harbor

These original wood docks at Bingen Harbor were the Port's first attempt at a marina facility. Though no slips were constructed, there was sufficient…

A small wooden dock on a flooded lake surrounded by trees and hills in the background.

September 1997 - Bingen Point - Flooding

Flooding at Bingen Point in 1997. During construction of the Bingen Wastewater Treatment Plant, an accident cut power to the Port's lake pumps…

Construction of a wooden structure with people on ladders, set in a rural area with trees and mountains.

October 1997 - Bingen Point - 1211 Bingen Point Building construction

Construction of the second structure at the Bingen Point Business Park. The 1211 Bingen Point Building (aka Building 1C) is located immediately west…

A group of people at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, holding a blue ribbon outside a building.

November 2000 - Bingen Point - 139 Columbia Way Building ribbon-cutting

The ribbon-cutting for the third structure at the Bingen Point Business Park, a 9,750 square foot flexible use structure called the 139 Columbia River…

Aerial view of a coastal town with industrial buildings, green fields, and bodies of water.

November 2000 – December 2001 - Bingen Point - Bingen Point Business Park

Bingen Point Business Park as it appeared prior to industrial development. The 150 Bingen Point Building (aka Bldg. 1C), 154 Bingen Point Building (…

Aerial view of a pond surrounded by vegetation and dirt roads, with several rectangular structures in the foreground.

February 2002 - Bingen Point - Bingen Lake

Bingen Lake before rock from the SR-14 project was imported and fill work in north Lots 4 through 8 was completed. The City of Bingen shop can be seen…

Workers in a trench installing large pipes at a construction site with vehicles and equipment in the background.

September 2003 - Dallesport - Utilities installation along Dock Road

Installation of underground utilities along Dock Road. Workers can be seen burying telco, electric, and water lines along the north side of Dock Road…