centennial

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The budding friendship will be tested by a high-stakes heist, carried out during the city's centennial gala by a snake, a species long banned from the city.

From Barron's

Last year marked Deception Pass’ centennial, 100 years since Washington State Parks turned the old military reserve, long the traditional land of the Samish and Swinomish tribes, into a state park.

From Seattle Times

Approaching its centennial, this pillar of Seattle’s business and political upper crust has everything — gym, pool, spa, physical therapy, even a hotel and barbershop.

From Seattle Times

This year will be the centennial of some of the landmarks that arose amid that boom, including the Biltmore Hotel, the Hollywood sign and the Coliseum.

From New York Times

It was erected in 1900 to commemorate the centennial of the city’s founding.

From Washington Times