The 1963 Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) building represents three important Clark County stories. The building connects deeply to the long history of the Vancouver Public Library and the proliferation of the

FVRL District from 1963 to 2011. It represents the fruition of the storied career of Eva Santee, who was a prominent Clark County librarian, the driving force behind the creation of the FVRL District and the primary instigator concerning the construction of the 1963 FVRL building. Also, it's the touchstone for the career of Donald Cassady. As the first significant commission for Cassady, a homegrown architect, the building launched a career that spanned several decades and saw him design numerous buildings for important public and private institutions.

This building is significant for both the FVRL District and the careers of two significant historical actors in Clark County.