Various2018-05-222018-05-221900TRA-054-12-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/747222 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."North Yakima is not only a city of magnificent distances but it is also a city of commerce and one of phenomenal growth. In 1884 when the first building was erected the present site of the city was a barren plain with few settlers in the surrounding country. Today it has a population of 5,000. The city has an efficient volunteer fire department; one steamer, four hose carts and one hook and ladder truck. The department also has 2,000 feet of good hose with 500 feet additional on the way there. There are fifty members on the rolls. The engine house is located on Front street, opposite the passenger depot."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.