Ellensburg began as a small trading post in the picturesque Kittitas Valley in the early 1870s. Northwest Native Americans praised the area for its centrality in the region, which Seattleite John A. Shoudy quickly realized. When Shoudy sought to secure a wagon road from Seattle to Eastern Washington, over the Cascade Mountains, the trail led him to the Kittitas Valley. Shoudy purchased a small trading post from A. J. Splawn and began the town that he named for his wife, Mary Ellen Shoudy. Ellensburg was almost chosen as the state capital in the late 1880s, but instead it was awarded a State N... Read More
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Ellensburg began as a small trading post in the picturesque Kittitas Valley in the early 1870s. Northwest Native Americans praised the area for its centrality in the region, which Seattleite John A. Shoudy quickly realized. When Shoudy sought to secure a wagon road from Seattle to Eastern Washington, over the Cascade Mountains, the trail led him to the Kittitas Valley. Shoudy purchased a small trading post from A. J. Splawn and began the town that he named for his wife, Mary Ellen Shoudy. Ellensburg was almost chosen as the state capital in the late 1880s, but instead it was awarded a State N... Read More
Ellensburg began as a small trading post in the picturesque Kittitas Valley in the early 1870s. Northwest Native Americans praised the area for its centrality in the region, which Seattleite John A. Shoudy quickly realized. When Shoudy sought to secure a wagon road from Seattle to Eastern Washington, over the Cascade Mountains, the trail led him to the Kittitas Valley. Shoudy purchased a small trading post from A. J. Splawn and began the town that he named for his wife, Mary Ellen Shoudy. Ellensburg was almost chosen as the state capital in the late 1880s, but instead it was awarded a State Normal School as a consolation. With a bustling downtown district, a railroad passing through town, and a public university, all the while remaining steeped in the local agricultural and rural setting, Ellensburg quickly became a diverse and thriving city.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 7th December 2009
State: Washington
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738571546
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
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Title: Andrew Caveness: Dining Services Employee and Author Author: Staff Writer Publisher: Auxiliary Services Highlights Date: January 2010
Anyone interested in local Ellensburg history should check out the new book, "Images of America Ellensburg" by Auxiliary Service's very own Andrew Caveness. Andrew has a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Washington and a Master's Degree in History from Central Washington University. Andrew currently works in Dining Services as a Supervisor II. He has always loved history, and over a year ago he discovered the "Images of America" series published by Arcadia Press. Andrew contacted Arcadia Press and offered to write a book about Ellensburg. "Images of America Ellensburg" is filled with photos from Ellensburg's past provided by the Ellensburg Public Library. All of the text was written by Andrew, but he shares the co-author title with the Ellensburg Public Library as way to both thank them for the pictures they donated and to help promote their library. He truly appreciated this opportunity to use his degree and showcase the city of Ellensburg.
Topics in the book include: Beginnings, Independence Day Fire of 1889, Business and Growth, School, Church and Community, Fair and Rodeo, Agriculture and Farming, Transportation, and Town Scenes. Although this is his first book, Andrew hopes to publish more in the future and someday dreams of becoming a History professor.
Copies of "Images of America Ellensburg" are available for purchase now in the Wildcat Shop.
Author Bio
Author Andrew Caveness is passionate about preserving and sharing the unique history that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Authoring his second Arcadia book, he has worked with various museums and historical societies to bring the history of Kittitas County to life.
Ellensburg began as a small trading post in the picturesque Kittitas Valley in the early 1870s. Northwest Native Americans praised the area for its centrality in the region, which Seattleite John A. Shoudy quickly realized. When Shoudy sought to secure a wagon road from Seattle to Eastern Washington, over the Cascade Mountains, the trail led him to the Kittitas Valley. Shoudy purchased a small trading post from A. J. Splawn and began the town that he named for his wife, Mary Ellen Shoudy. Ellensburg was almost chosen as the state capital in the late 1880s, but instead it was awarded a State Normal School as a consolation. With a bustling downtown district, a railroad passing through town, and a public university, all the while remaining steeped in the local agricultural and rural setting, Ellensburg quickly became a diverse and thriving city.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 7th December 2009
State: Washington
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738571546
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
Title: Andrew Caveness: Dining Services Employee and Author Author: Staff Writer Publisher: Auxiliary Services Highlights Date: January 2010
Anyone interested in local Ellensburg history should check out the new book, "Images of America Ellensburg" by Auxiliary Service's very own Andrew Caveness. Andrew has a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Washington and a Master's Degree in History from Central Washington University. Andrew currently works in Dining Services as a Supervisor II. He has always loved history, and over a year ago he discovered the "Images of America" series published by Arcadia Press. Andrew contacted Arcadia Press and offered to write a book about Ellensburg. "Images of America Ellensburg" is filled with photos from Ellensburg's past provided by the Ellensburg Public Library. All of the text was written by Andrew, but he shares the co-author title with the Ellensburg Public Library as way to both thank them for the pictures they donated and to help promote their library. He truly appreciated this opportunity to use his degree and showcase the city of Ellensburg.
Topics in the book include: Beginnings, Independence Day Fire of 1889, Business and Growth, School, Church and Community, Fair and Rodeo, Agriculture and Farming, Transportation, and Town Scenes. Although this is his first book, Andrew hopes to publish more in the future and someday dreams of becoming a History professor.
Copies of "Images of America Ellensburg" are available for purchase now in the Wildcat Shop.
Author Andrew Caveness is passionate about preserving and sharing the unique history that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Authoring his second Arcadia book, he has worked with various museums and historical societies to bring the history of Kittitas County to life.
