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Coulee City in Grant County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
 

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Presidential Visit

— August 4, 1934 —

 
 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 22, 1997
1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Marker
Inscription. Near this site President Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt delivered the address dedicating Grand Coulee Dam. Nearly 20,000 people attended the ceremony which was preceded by an inspection of the dam’s construction.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 4, 1934.
 
Location. 47° 57.618′ N, 118° 59.196′ W. Marker is in Coulee City, Washington, in Grant County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 155, on the right when traveling north. The marker is near the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coulee City WA 99115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Coulee Dam (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Grand Coulee Dam (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Grand Coulee Dam (approx. ¾ mile away); “B” Street (approx. 1.2 miles away); History of the Steamboat Rock Area (approx. 9 miles away).
 
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Inside the visitor center-Franklin Delano Roosevelt wheel chair image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 22, 1997
2. Inside the visitor center-Franklin Delano Roosevelt wheel chair
Grand Coulee Dam image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 22, 1997
3. Grand Coulee Dam
Lake Rooselvelt National Recreation Area Headquarters image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 22, 1997
4. Lake Rooselvelt National Recreation Area Headquarters
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
 
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