Oregon Short Line County

Publication Date: 1885

About this Item

(OREGON). The Oregon Short Line County. A Description of Oregon, Southeastern Washington and Idaho. Facts for Settlers Regarding the Resources, Attractions, Present Prosperity and Promising Future of the Far Northwestern Section of the Union. Omaha: The Republican, 1885. 64pp. Orig. printed wrappers. Contemporary promotional ink stamp on front wrapper. Near fine. Streeter Sale 3395. Rare. The only copy of this work selling was the streeter copy and we can find no holdings in OCLC. A quite detailed promotional pamphlet for the Northwest issued by the Union Pacific Railroad. Includes sections on mineral wealth, land acquisition, fruit culture, timber supply of the northwest, etc. With brief county descriptions and a short historical sketch of Oregon, Washington and Idaho at back. The back wrapper contains a "Map of the Union Pacific Ry. & Connecting Lines." The promotional ink stamp on the front wrapper reads "For Rates, Tickets, and Further Information, Apply at Co.'s Office, No. 3 International Hotel Block, Niagara Falls. N.Y. W. J. Leahy, Passenger Agent.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oregon Short Line County
• Publication Date: 1885
• Binding: Soft cover
• Seller catalogs:
  • WESTERN AMERICANA