Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver is a city in Clark County, Washington. Located on the Columbia River, Vancouver is the county seat of Clark County, with a population of approximately 161,700. Originally a trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company, Vancouver was incorporated as a city in 1857. Lumber, fur, ships and aluminum are among the products that Vancouver has produced over the years. Current top employers include Hewlett-Packard, Wells Fargo and Kaiser Permanente healthcare. Vancouver is also home to Clark College and a campus of Washington State University.

During the early 20th century, shipbuilding became a vital industry in Vancouver. The Standifer Steel Shipyard built ships from 1918-1921. In 1942, Kaiser Company opened a new shipyard to produce ships for the war effort. The yard closed after the war and was sold to Gilmore Steel around 1960. From 1849 until 2010, Vancouver was also home to the Vancouver Barracks, a U.S. Army post. One of the activities of the barracks during World War II was the operation of a spruce mill which provided plywood for airplane construction. The barracks site and its historic buildings is now operated by the National Park Service. ALCOA operated an aluminum smelter from 1940 to 1985. The property is currently owned by the Port of Vancouver. As heavy industry has declined in Vancouver towards the end of the 20th century, much of the waterfront area is being redeveloped for residential and other uses.

Vancouver has a history of heavy industry in fields known for their use of asbestos-containing materials. Workers and their loved ones who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options in and around Vancouver at the bottom of this page. Mesothelioma attorneys may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Vancouver.

Large Jobsites in Vancouver where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Vancouver where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Vancouver where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Vancouver, WA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Vancouver, WA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Vancouver, WA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.