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  1. Steamboat Traffic Returns to the Snake River

    The arrival of the Lewiston signifies a vital lifeline for regional railroad construction.

    Oct 20, 1905The Kennewick CourierSnake River, Lewiston, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Railroad Titans Keep Kennewick Guessing

    Northern Pacific executives descend upon the region, stoking rumors of a major bridge project and a new push along the Columbia River bank.

    Jun 2, 1905The Kennewick CourierVancouver, Clark CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Palouse Irrigation Fight

    Franklin County citizens organize to pressure the President for the construction of stalled irrigation works.

    Apr 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  4. Taming the Yakima: A Massive Engineering Overhaul

    Facing record-low river levels, the Northern Pacific Irrigation Company launched an extensive repair project to shore up their dam and ensure the region’s water supply.

    Oct 6, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  5. Massive Steel Bridge Project Commences

    Construction has begun on the multi-hundred-thousand-dollar steel bridge to span the Columbia, a project slated to take up to 18 months.

    Jul 14, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  6. A Call for Water System Infrastructure

    With neighboring towns leveled by fire, the editor urges Kennewick to move beyond 'curb stone philosophy' and professionally assess the town's water security.

    Jul 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall · Disasters

  7. Benton County's First Courthouse? A Hotel Will Do for Now

    As Benton County organizes, commissioners lease the Riverside Hotel in Prosser for courtrooms, offices, and a temporary jail—because there are no houses to rent.

    May 10, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

  8. The Iron Road Comes to the Columbia

    A massive railway infrastructure project—the North Bank Road—is set to bridge Kennewick to Vancouver, reshaping the region's economy.

    Sep 22, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  9. Kennewick's Railway Future

    Northern Pacific promises to turn the town into a major junction and transit hub.

    Jul 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  10. The Sunnyside Canal Sale

    Irrigation officials discuss selling the Sunnyside Canal system to the U.S. government to secure Yakima Valley land rights.

    May 26, 1905The Kennewick CourierSunnyside, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  11. A Dual-Purpose Building Rises on West Second

    Construction begins on a new block that promises to house both a modern meat market and a cultural auditorium for the town.

    May 19, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

  12. The North Bank Railroad Boom

    A new joint venture between the Northern Pacific and Great Northern will connect Pasco to Portland, funneling millions into the regional economy.

    Sep 22, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

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