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Water Works Contract for Athena Oregon 1895
The document records a January 22 1895 agreement between Charles Power of Seattle and the City of Athena Oregon via its Common Council finance committee to build a water works system. It outlines bond payments of 12000 and specifications with Adams and Gemmel civil engineers, alterations to pipes hydrants pumping plant and tank site, progress milestones and a June 1895 completion target plus delivery of bonds and responsibilities for labor surveying and testing. It notes related local civic matters and a Nicaragua canal debate context.
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Charles Power
Seattle
King County
Adams and Gemmel
City of
Athena
Matheson
Converse
Watrous
Main Street
Garfield Street
E. R
Athena Plonri
Third
Washington Streets
Aue
Eaid City
Ing
Phall