TENINO
May 25, 1929: "A force of 10 men is engaged in construction of a group of buildings for Highway Communities, Inc., on the Tilley tract four miles west of Tenino. A semi-circular group of building is planned in connection with a station where facilities will be offered tourists for camping supplies, etc. The plans include a beacon 150 feet in height.
The station here is one of about 30 to be built by the corporation between the Mexican and Canadian borders." (The Centralia Daily Chronicle)
The station here is one of about 30 to be built by the corporation between the Mexican and Canadian borders." (The Centralia Daily Chronicle)
October 1, 1929: Certification of private lights: "Tenino, Wash.---The Richfield Oil Co. of California is operating a 24-inch beacon, 8,000,000 candlepower, six revolutions per minute (on SF-S airway), elevation of main beam 2 degree, located 5 miles south of Tenino post office on Pacific Highway, latitude 46 degree 50' 00", longitude 122 degree 36' 30"; altitude 22o feet. This beacon is mounted on top of a 125-foot tower. Red neon signs 115 feet long with the word "Richfield" are on two sides of the tower, a third side having the initials "TO" in neon 15-foot letters. A 24-inch directional projector, 8,000,000 candlepower, elevation of beam 1 degree, points to Olympia Airport, 15 miles north." (Air Commerce Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 7)