Architectural History Lesson of the day: Port of Longview “White House” - This historical White House building served as the corporate offices for the Long Bell Lumber Company when it was first constructed in 1937. One of The Long Bell Company’s founders was Robert Long who was also founder of the city of Longview. Additionally, there is a school named after him in the Longview School District. Long funded the Longview Public Library, R.A. Long High School, and the Historic Monticello Hotel. The White House has served many purposes over the years and now is used as the Port of Longview Headquarters. Now part of Aetta’s Architectural History, the modernization plans of the building were designed by some of Aetta’s own. The building was erected when wood was abundant in the region so every space contained floor-to-ceiling paneling. The upgrades to the building to satisfy the Port’s requirements included replacing the upper half of the paneling with painted drywall to lighten up the spaces, replacing windows, installation of new carpet and other finishes, and upgrading to LED lighting. A large part of the project included combining several rooms on the ground floor to create a new commission meeting room.
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