A branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Pullman, Whitman County, Wash. in 1890. Located in the southern part of the great Palouse wheat growing region. Pullman benefited from railroad competition to build branch lines to tap the wheat production.
From the description of Records, 1911-1916. (Eastern Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 42688114
A branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Pullman, Whitman County, Wash. in 1890. Located in the southern part of the great Palouse wheat growing region, Pullman benefited from railroad competition to build branch lines to tap the wheat production.
From the guide to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, Pullman (Wash.) Records, 1911-1916, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)