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Pullman History
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Photo of Downtown Pullman
Pea and Lentil Capital of the World. This beautiful area is home to several different communities, with Pullman, Washington and Moscow, Idaho being the main hub communities. In 1889, the State of
Idaho named Moscow as the home of the state’s land grant institution, the University of Idaho. Just across the state line, Pullman, Washington was named in 1890 to be the home of the land grant institution of Washington State University.
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These vibrant communities are home to friendly people, world class Universities, and unparalleled natural beauty. Residents enjoy “big city” access to the cultural and recreational events provided by two university cities, while experiencing the charm and safety of small towns with a mild climate, clean air, highly rated schools, and a low crime rate. This area also enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year, allowing for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that are within a day’s trip of Moscow or Pullman; including mountain biking, telemark and crosscountry skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, golfing, garnet digging and white water rafting.
Located at the junction of three streams (South Fork of the Palouse River, Missouri Flat Creek and Dry Creek) in what is now the downtown area, Pullman (first known as “Three Forks”) has a rich history going back to the 1870s. First on the site was Bolin Farr from Missouri who settled on present day Park Street and later built a house there. Second was Daniel McKenzie who came in 1877 and built a small home approximately on the present day location of the Manor Lodge on Paradise Street. In 1881 Farr and McKenzie platted the town site. The town’s application for a post office called “South Palouse” was rejected by the Post Office Department. The next application with the town name of Pullman was accepted. One theory is that the adopted name came from George Pullman, the king of the great railroad sleeping car. When informed of the town’s action, the railroad magnate reportedly donated $50 to start a city library. Soon after, McKenzie invited Mark True to come from Moscow and establish a hotel here. The result was the Palace Hotel located on the southeast corner of Paradise and Kamiaken Streets. The town’s first artesian well was discovered while drilling a well for the hotel. These wells soon attracted newcomers to the area. Railroads
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