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Early Pasco
Overview
Pasco originated during the building of the transcontinental railroad's last spur. This southeastern part of Washington was chosen as the site for a railroad bridge over the Snake River because of its proximity to the Columbia River, which created a transportation line for needed supplies. Agriculture, railroads, and the rivers combined to create a livelihood for the people of Pasco amidst the region's desert terrain and sagebrush. By 1940, the area had grown to include nearly 5,000 individuals. Images of America: Early Pasco reveals the streets of historic Pasco and the people that were instrumental in building much more than a railroad town.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780738571034
- ISBN-10: 0738571032
- Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Publish Date: August 2009
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 128
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