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The Historic Trust carried out an oral history project in November of 2024 to document the memories of people integral to the successful collaboration for the rehabilitation of Officers Row. These visionary, and dedicated individuals each played an important role in creating a special place which became a beloved community icon. The groundwork they laid continues to inspire appreciation of local history and architecture by site visitors, residents, and commercial tenants. The nine highlighted people generously shared their perspectives on the project. Interviewee Julie Garver worked on the revitalization project in the late 1980s as an intern with the City of Vancouver, and later as Project Manager for the late 1990s rehabilitation of the General O.O. Howard House. “We wanted to impart that feeling of history, that feeling of welcoming…It’s not really about the buildings; it’s about the people.” To learn more about the project as well as an edited interview transcript and videotaped interview, visit bit.ly/4dWn9hg. The Historic Trust is grateful for partial funding from a Clark County Historical Promotions Grant and gifts from generous contributors. (fb)