History
The subpages of this history section highlight significant events during each decade that shaped the Port's history.
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Commission & Managers History
View a listing of Port of Longview commissioners elected to office since 1921 and the length of their term in office, as well as information about the sole 6 managers who have overseen the Port in its history.
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1920 - 1940
Longview began as the dream of one man; Robert A. Long, who chose Longview as the site for the Long-Bell Lumber Company, at that time the largest lumber mill in the world.
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1941 - 1960
Compared to the hardships experienced during the 30s, World War II created new jobs, new industry, and brought economic growth to Cowlitz County.
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1961 - 1979
The 1960s brought booming retail and industrial growth and transportation improvements.
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1980 - 1999
The eruption of Mount St. Helens became the defining moment of the 1980s.
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2000 - 2020
One of the first acts of the 2000s was when the Port dedicated Berth 8, the newest berth in 30 years, on October 5, 2000.
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2021 Centennial