The Passing of a Local Pioneer
Henry Steinberg, early Walla Walla settler and farmer, died at home yesterday after a short illness.
Henry Steinberg, a pioneer resident of Walla Walla, died at his home in this city yesterday after a short illness. Mr. Steinberg resided for many years near the Oregon Railway & Navigation company’s depot at the foot of Elm street, where he engaged in raising fruits and vegetables. Recently he has been farming near Prescott. He was a native of Germany and came to America 25 years ago. The deceased leaves a family of children. The funeral will take place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
“Mr. Steinberg resided for many years near the Oregon Railway & Navigation company’s depot at the foot of Elm street, where he engaged in raising fruits and vegetables.”
Obituaries for pioneers in the early 1900s often highlighted the 'taming' of the land through agriculture. The Oregon Railway & Navigation depot site serves as a reminder of how the railroad reshaped Walla Walla's economy.
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