| Wenatchee Contributor(s): Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Cen (Author), Rader, Chris (Author), Behler, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738574465 ISBN-13: 9780738574462 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa) |
| Dewey: 978 |
| LCCN: 2010936826 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Washington - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wenatchee, named after the native people who inhabited the valley in the eastern Cascades for centuries, is situated at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers in central Washington. The first European explorers came through Wenatchee in 1811. Settlement began in 1868 and increased with the coming of the Great Northern Railway Company in 1892. Its population grew rapidly as merits of the area s soil, climate, and water resources attracted homesteaders who planted orchards. The tree fruit industry thrived, and Wenatchee became known as the Apple Capital of the World, with an annual Apple Blossom Festival that endures as the community s biggest celebration. Orchards propelled the economy through most of the 20th century. Now, thanks to Wenatchee s location on two rivers in the Cascade foothills, the town has become a destination for outdoor recreation and wine tourism with a beautiful downtown historic district worth exploring." |
Contributor Bio(s): Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center: - Chris Rader, public relations coordinator for the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, enjoys researching and writing about the area s fascinating heritage. Mark Behler is the curator for the museum. Decades of caring for the museum s extensive collection of photographs and memorabilia have fueled his passion for history. |