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 came from the west and the north and the town grew and incorporated in 1888. After Washington gained statehood in 1888, there was fierce competition among the towns east of the Cascades to be the location of the land grant college. The award went to Pullman, and the town was forever changed. The Washington State College was established on the northeast part of Pullman in 1889 opening with 21 students, and the town entered a new era. That small school is now Washington State University with branches in other parts of the state.
Community
Evergreen Veterinary Service Low-Cost Vaccinations Wellness Exams Spays & Neuters Surgery Dentistry
mild climate, clean air and four beautiful seasons.
Washington State University
There just isn’t another university setting like Pullman in the Pac 12. This land-grant institution occupies one-third of its town and is set in an agricultural landscape that spans as far as former Pullman High School star John Elway could throw the pigskin. WSU conducts transformational research and provides worldclass education to more than 21,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in Pullman. WSU houses 12 colleges including the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, named after the distinguished broadcaster, journalist and WSU alumnus. Campus tours are available Monday-Friday during the academic year (excluding holidays) at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tours begin at the Welcome Center in the Lighty Building, room 270. For more information on WSU or to set up a tour, contact the Admissions Office at 509-3355586 or 888-GO-TO-WSU.
Cougar Pac-12 athletics is a major drawing card with everything from football to volleyball and rowing to soccer. For ticket information as well as news and notes about each athletic program, visit wsucougars.com or call 800-GO-COUGS.
Visit Our Websites
Home to warm summer days, cool summer nights and friendly people, Pullman welcomes visitors and newcomers to experience the uniqueness of the Palouse region. Travel the serpentine blacktop of the Palouse Scenic Byway. For more information
photo courtesy of WSU
Cougar Pride
about Pullman, visit pullmanchamber.com. For information about The Palouse Scenic Byway, including photos
Pullman, WA | GO
With a population of 31,000, the charming city of Pullman is the pulse of the Palouse, with spectacular natural beauty surrounding its core, plus offering urban amenities due to Washington State University perched above it. Named by MSN a “Best College Town in America” in 2012, there is a fresh, small town feel, and the locals are welcoming and excited that you are exploring their area. Situated at an elevation of 2346 feet, it has a
photo courtesy of Keith Nelson
WSU Football playing in the Apple Cup
Senior Care Laser Treatments Acupuncture Multiple Pet Discounts Boarding
384 SR 27 (1/2 mile south of Arby’s) (509) 332-4586
7