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Beef Cattle Farming in Washington

Beef cattle have been an economic driver in Washington's agricultural history since the first cattle arrived by ship with Spanish explorers, likely in 1780. Production soared with the rush of gold min...

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2 Timeline Entries

Seattle City Council approves purchasing the city's privately owned streetcar system for $15 million on December 31, 1918.

On December 31, 1918, the Seattle City Council approves purchasing the city's privately owned streetcar system for $15 million in utility bonds. The purchase gives the city full control of its streetc...

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Tacoma Railway & Power Company runs its streetcars for the last time, concluding with a raucous party covered by Life magazine, on June 11, 1938.

On June 11, 1938, the Tacoma Railway & Power Company runs streetcars through Tacoma for the last time, concluding with a raucous citywide party covered by Life magazine. The final day of the troll...

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