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Planning and construction of the complex took about ten years, with 42 acres being originally allotted for the complex and another ten set aside for later development. In 2009, Kennewick's city council applied to a grant from the State of
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in 1883 and worked for many carousel manufacturers. The building also serves as an events center that can host up to 100 individuals.
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