Category: Downtown Ellensburg History

A Step Back in Time: History of downtown Ellensburg Vol. 2

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Faith Mehal - Downtown Ellensburg History

Written By: Faith Mehal, PR Coordinator

Welcome back! After taking a few weeks off, I would like to continue our journey through the history of downtown Ellensburg.

Downtown Business Development

Between the years of 1879 and 1889 downtown Ellensburg saw a tremendous amount of growth. In 1886 a train of the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Ellensburg helping to fuel business and population growth. Read more...

A Step Back in Time: History of Downtown Ellensburg Vol. 1

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Faith Mehal - Downtown Ellensburg History

Written By: Faith Mehal, PR Coordinator

Have you ever wondered how it all started? What did downtown Ellensburg looked like, 100 or even 150 years ago? You’re not alone! There is something incredibly interesting about what the world looked like before us.