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Yakima (Paperback)
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Yakima (Paperback)
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
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List price R609
Loot Price R552
Discovery Miles 5 520
You Save R57 (9%)
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Early clashes in the 1850s with Native American tribes led to the
establishment of the Yakima Indian Reservation just south of the
city limits. Soon afterward, settlers came in earnest, having heard
of the potential of the valley soil. Captured here in 200 vintage
images is the story of the life and times of Yakima's earliest
settlers through to the 21st century. In 1884, the town attracted
the attention of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which was
interested in building a depot. Yakima City landowners refused to
cooperate, so the railroad located its depot four miles to the
north. In 1918, this new location was reincorporated as Yakima, and
Yakima City was renamed Union Gap. Both attracted their share of
businessmen and ideas. Frederick Mercy arrived and installed
theaters in Yakima and the rest of the state. J.M. Perry, an early
fruit packer and shipper, left funds to establish what would become
a nationally renowned technical school. These photographs
illuminate the history of Yakima's schools, businesses, churches,
and agriculture. Images document the social development of the
city, family photos from days gone by, the orchards that have
played such a large part in the economy, and even an apple pie big
enough to feed a whole crowd!
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