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GENERAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 12, 1913	Clarke County, Washington voted bonds for construction.
November 4, 1913	Multnomah County, Oregon, voted bonds for construction.
Novomber 29, 1913	The Columbia River Interstate Bridge Commission organized.
December 29, 1913	Commission selected Engineers.
December 29, 1913	Commission directed Engineers to prepare preliminary plans and to make a report recommending a location for bridge and approaches.
January 31, 1914	Bill authorizing construction passed Congress.
March 26, 1914	Engineers completed preliminary studies, and recommended location of structure.
March 30, 1914	Commission adopted report and located structure.
April 13, 1914	Engineers made application to Secretary of War for permit for construction.
April 20, 1914	Public hearing of War Department to consider proposed plans.
June 12, 1914	Tentative approval of plans given by Secretary of War. Progress delayed by financial disturbance due to commencement of war in Europe.
November 1914	Clarke County sold $250,000 bridge bonds.
November 9, 1914	Multnomah County sold $250,000 bridge bonds.
December 1914	Clarke County sold $250,000 bridge bonds.
December 14, 1914	Multnomah County sold $1,000,000 bridge bonds.