Prosser, Washington Territory, A.D. 1888 (1888)<br>History of the Pacific Northwest (1888)
Title
Prosser, Washington Territory, A.D. 1888 (1888)<br>History of the Pacific Northwest (1888)
Subject
Prosser (Wash.) -- Pictorial works
Description
1 view ; 25 x 41 cm.<br>Bird's-eye view<br>Separated from: History of the Pacific Northwest : Oregon and Washington. Portland, Or. : North Pacific History Co., 1889. v. 2, p. 554<br>Insets: Prosser Mills -- C.A. Jensen's Drug Store -- Bridge at Prosser <br>Prosser was first settled in 1880 or 1881, and was named after some of its first settlers, James and Flora Prosser. In 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad located a construction camp there for the line it was building up the Yakima Valley, this ensuring a central role in the area for the town.
Source
University of Washington Libraries Manuscripts, Special Collections, University Archives Division
Publisher
Portland, Or. : North Pacific History Co.
Date
1889
Contributor
University of Washington Libraries Map Collection
Rights
This image may be downloaded or reproduced for research and educational purposes without prior permission; please give credit to the University of Washington Libraries Manuscripts, Special Collections, University Archives Division. Any commercial use of this material is prohibited without prior permission from the University Libraries. Contact speccoll@u.washington.edu
Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Type
Maps<br>Bird's-eye views
Identifier
uwm154<br>G4284.P7 A3 1888 .P7
Coverage
Washington (State) -- Benton County -- Prosser
Collection
Citation
“Prosser, Washington Territory, A.D. 1888 (1888)<br>History of the Pacific Northwest (1888),” Digital Exhibits, accessed December 28, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.wsulibs.wsu.edu/items/show/1587.