From the Echo Press archives, 2011: More worksites ban tobacco
This week in history in Douglas County. Written By: Rachel Barduson | 2:00 pm, Apr. 14, 2021 This week in 1946, 75 years ago: A building permit was granted by the Alexandria City Council for installation of storage tanks and pumping station by the Great Lakes Pipeline Company in the northwest edge of Alexandria. Estimated cost is at least $100,000. 1986 – 35 years ago: The gates are padlocked and the sun will set on the Sunset Drive-In. Tentelino Enterprises has now closed all of its outdoor theatres, calling this the “passing of an age.” 1971, 50 years ago: Alexandria police ha...
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