Seattle, Walla Walla and Baker City Railroad
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- Apr 13, 1882The Unbuilt Railroad That Was Meant to Change Seattle ForeverIn 1882, Seattle business leaders were desperate for a direct rail connection to Walla Walla, believing their city’s future prosperity hinged on punching a line through the Snoqualmie Pass.Seattle, WA
- Apr 22, 1882The Iron Road Approaches: Surveying the Seattle, Walla Walla and Baker City RailroadWhile Seattle dreams of a rail terminus, crews map out the path through local gardens and hills to reach the bay.Seattle, WA
- May 11, 1882The Seattle Railroad Dream Gets New LifeAfter years of uncertainty, local rail boosters secure backing from a California investor, promising to bridge the gap between Seattle and the inland empire.Seattle, WA
- May 13, 1882The Iron Rail Pipe Dream of 1882A century and a half ago, the Post-Intelligencer pressed for a direct mountain rail line between Walla Walla and Puget Sound, promising prosperity—a debate over infrastructure and regional connectivity that still defines Washington politics.Walla Walla, WA