by binx5 | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog
Construction of the 1911 Baker Boyer building The seven-story, iron frame Baker Boyer Bank building was, for a short time, the tallest building west of the Mississippi when completed in 1911.
by binx5 | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog
Pioneer Park opens John Langdon created the initial park design with assistance from John Charles Olmsted, nephew of Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed Central Park in New York City and was known as the father of American landscape architecture.
by binx5 | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog
Henry Ford introduces the Model T
by binx5 | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog
Walla Walla Symphony’s first performance held at the Keylor Grand Theatre In its 112th year in 2019, the Walla Walla Symphony is known as the oldest continuously operating orchestra west of the Mississippi River. The first performance was held at the Keylor Grand...
by binx5 | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog
Walla Walla Public Library opens with Carnegie grant The Carnegie Library under construction, circa 1904. Land for the library was donated by Anna Baker Elliott and her husband, Thompson C. Elliot.
by binx5 | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog
Boston wins five games to three in the inaugural World Series