Northwest Steel

[2] In July 1913, NW Steel began construction of a new plant, to be complete February 1914, after its present site was purchased by the public dock commission.

[5] Work on shipyard facilities began with dredging on April 1, 1916. everything built was as extensions of the existing company plant.

In May 1918, contracts were awarded for a $17,500 mold loft to be built at the company's site at the foot of Sheridan Street.

[10] It was headed by Joseph R. Bowles, who was indicted for bribing a government official in about 1918 and then convicted of contempt of court.

The yard was opened upon recommendation of the mayor's committee on unemployment to allow men who need board and lodging an opportunity to earn it without loss of self respect by begging.