View of the water-power at Spokane Falls, Washington Territory., (1888)
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Title
View of the water-power at Spokane Falls, Washington Territory., (1888)
Subject
Railroad land grants -- Washington (State) -- Maps.
Description
1 map : 6 x 16 cm. <br>On recto: http://kaga.wsulibs.wsu.edu/zoom/zoom.php?map=wsu292 <br>As early as 1876, mills built near the Spokane Falls used the falls as a source of power. In 1885, the first electric company was started on the falls, and a dam was built on them in 1890 for further power. Throughout its early years, Spokane was renowned for her power.
Creator
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Source
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, WSU Libraries
Publisher
Buffalo, N.Y. : Matthews, Northrup & Co.
Date
1888
Contributor
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Rights
Contact Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, for copyright information 509 335-6691
Relation
Is part of verso of Map showing land grant of the Northern Pacific Railroad Co. in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Corrected up to August 15, 1888.
Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Maps<br>Bird's-eye views
Identifier
wsu358<br> G4281.P3 1888 .N37x
Coverage
Washington (State) -- Spokane Falls
Collection
Citation
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, “View of the water-power at Spokane Falls, Washington Territory., (1888),” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 26, 2024, http://752800.40daj.group/items/show/1961.