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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 2 |
2 stories matching roll
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:rollo, roller, rollin, rollick, rolling, rollway
- Surveying the Mullan Trail
Lieutenant Mullan completes a successful survey of a new mountain route, paving the way for immigration and rail in the Pacific Northwest.
- Territorial Road Building: Public Duty or Private Profit?
Early Washington legislators debate the morality of state-funded road construction that prioritizes commercial routes over local infrastructure.