James J. Hill arrives in Forest Grove
Title
James J. Hill arrives in Forest Grove
Description
Picture of James J. Hill, stepping down from his private railroad car in Forest Grove. There are a number of people there to meet him. J. J. Hill was known as “the Empire Builder” as he built the Great Northern Railroad with his own money. Hill created the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railroad which brought the Oregon Electric Railroad to Forest Grove. The engine house can be seen in the background.
[front] J. J. Hill At Forest Grove Ore [back] [hand written note] See story about Hill’s visit to Forest Grove May 4, 1910, see Oregon Electric book
Date Created
5/4/1910
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Place
Medium
photographic postcards
Language
English
Identifier
FHFG_pic0099
Rights
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Type
Still Image