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Right of way contract hints at larger railroad land grab
A North Coast Ry instrument filed in court asks for 85 acres for depot grounds and related facilities across the river from Walla Walla, near Kennewick. The contract covers lands in sections 2 and 7 and 28 and 3 with a $5000 price.
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North Coast Ry
Strahorn
Kennewick
Wallula
Prosser
The
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cushman
Portland & Seattle Railroad
Columbia River
Vancouver