Hughes, John J., 1865-1947
John J. Hughes was trained as a civil engineer and came to Spokane Falls in 1888. He worked with E. J. Roberts and John F. Stevens on the survey of the Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad. He was also employed in the survey and construction of the Great Northern Railway’s transcontinental route and several branch lines. Hughes assisted in the construction of the Great Northern’s Cascade tunnel in 1900.
From the guide to the John J. Hughes Diaries, 1888-1947, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)
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| creatorOf | John J. Hughes Diaries, 1888-1947 | Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives |
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| associatedWith | Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad | corporateBody |
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| Cascade Tunnel (Wash.) | |||
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Birth 1865
Death 1947
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