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Fur trade
The fur trade in the Pacific Northwest led to overtrapping and shows the European and American attitude towards exploitation of the enviornment. -
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Evangelicals spread "Oregon fever"
Eastern Protestants like Charles G. Finney spread Oregon fever. (Schwantes, 92) -
Jason Lee arrives in Willamette Valley
On his return trips East, Protestant Jason Lee encourages "Oregon Fever" and helps establish settlements in Oregon. -
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Diseases on the Oregon Trail
The main reason for disease was pollution of the Trail by previous travelers. -
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Wagons built to endure the Oregon Trail
Well constructed wagons were built to withstand the Oregon trail. Without properly built wagons settlement would be much slower. -
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Teepees, Tents and Adobe Buildings
American settlers are useing simple structures to live, including teepees, tents and adobe buildings. Lumber is at a premium. -
International boundary established at 49th parallel
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Whitman massacre
The Whitmans didn't do much for Christian conversion but their romanticized story led to more settlement. -
Cataldo Mission, Greek Revival style building
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Oregon statehood
The Oregon admission bill is passed by the US Congress and signed by President Buchanan. -
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Gold Rush
Gold rush spurred by Oro Fino Creek findings leads to damage of environment. -
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Walla Walla boom
Walla Walla is the economic and agricultural center of Washington Terrritory. When the transcontinental railroads are built, Walla Walla only merits feeder lines and loses population and stature, showing the economic importance of the railroads. -
Idaho borders reduced to current shape and size
Idaho legislators had found it difficult to govern the territory when it encompassed current Idaho, Montana and most of Wyoming. Several reductions by the US Congress established Idaho's current dimensions. -
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Dr. Baker's Road
Dr. Charles Baker shows that even a start-up railroad can be economically profitable. -
Transcontinental Railroad Completed
The final spike was driven at Gold Creek to complete the first transcontinental railroad in the Pacific Northwest. Trade with the East became much easier, quicker and cost effective because of this technology. -
North Yakima established
Northern Pacific chose to build a station outside of Yakima City and established North Yakima. Residents were forced to move and Yakima City died, demonstating the economic power of the railroad. -
The Campbell House, English Tudor Revival style
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Panama Canal completed
The technological marvel of the Panama Canal took business away from the transcontinental railroads.