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<br /> ' fin .0..s a , :9 downtown core with its large employment base and the seat of government
<br /> .— ; services for the entire county.
<br /> The large Everett Events Center immediately became downtown's biggest and
<br /> "" most identifiable landmark when it was completed in 2003. Downtown features
<br /> Figure 13. The Colby/Hewitt Avenue several other landmarks, including distinctive older buildings such as the Monte
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