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Domestic News
July 21, 1889
The Daily Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
The Custom House in Astoria is in poor condition with a leaking roof and needs major alterations or replacement. Suggestion to condemn it, sell to the county for a courthouse, and build a new one federally.
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Custom House and Court House.
The custom house is not in a very good condition at present, the roof leaks and the whole building needs alterations. The structure looks squat, and should have another story on it.
About the best thing, under the circumstance, would be to have the building condemned and a new custom house built; the present building might be sold to advantage to the county; it would make a good court house with some alterations and improvements, and is in a central position.
Uncle Sam could with great propriety give Astoria a new custom house, eligibly situated. We will have to have one pretty soon, and in the meantime the present building is badly in need of repair.
The custom house is not in a very good condition at present, the roof leaks and the whole building needs alterations. The structure looks squat, and should have another story on it.
About the best thing, under the circumstance, would be to have the building condemned and a new custom house built; the present building might be sold to advantage to the county; it would make a good court house with some alterations and improvements, and is in a central position.
Uncle Sam could with great propriety give Astoria a new custom house, eligibly situated. We will have to have one pretty soon, and in the meantime the present building is badly in need of repair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Astoria Custom House
Building Condition
Repairs Needed
Courthouse Proposal
Where did it happen?
Astoria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Astoria
Event Details
The custom house is in poor condition with a leaking roof and needs alterations; structure looks squat and should have another story. Best to condemn it, build a new one, and sell the current building to the county for a courthouse with improvements, as it is centrally located. Uncle Sam should provide a new custom house soon, while the present one needs repairs.