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  1. The Ghost City That Never Was

    A century ago, corporate giants promised a $100 million industrial empire at Priest Rapids, envisioning a city of 40,000 where only sagebrush grew.

    Apr 27, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanColumbia River, Priest Rapids, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  2. Railroad Expansion at Priest Rapids

    A look back at 1908 reveals a surge of land speculation and railroad grading near the Columbia River, casting doubt on whether the work was truly meant to connect the valley or merely to obstruct.

    Dec 14, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, Kittitas CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Dream of a Smokeless City

    Boosterism meets industrial ambition as White Bluffs looks toward the construction of a massive hydroelectric dam.

    Jun 8, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, Kittitas CountyBoom & Bust

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