RITZVILLE MUSEUMS

RITZVILLE, WA

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Mount St. Helens. Adams County, Washington. 1980.

Effects of ash from the  May 18 eruption of Mount St. Helens on agricultural areas in eastern Washington. Tractor towing a disc cultivator through a field at the Lind Agricultural Experiment Station, about 12 miles southwest of Ritzville. As much of the ash as possible was mixed into the underlying soil in this manner. The thick cloud of ash dust raised by this rather gentle cultivation method shows why dust respirators were strongly recommended for agricultural workers in the "ash belt." Adams County, Washington. Summer 1980.(Photo by C. Kelley, U.S. Soil Conservation Service; same as MSH-PP 1249 no. 54ct (msh_1249_00054_ct)).

Published as Figure 49-B in U.S. Geological Survey. Professional Paper 1249. 1982.

U.S. Soil Conservation Service (Photographer), Kelley, C. (Photographer)

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Ritzville Museums in Ritzville, Washington is an impressive collection of artifacts and historical information. Located in the Ritzville Depot, the museum includes a variety of exhibits in three separate buildings - the Depot, the Railroad Museum, and the Heritage Museum. The Depot is the original Union Pacific Depot, built in 1908 and preserved as a museum since 1974. Inside, visitors can view the original ticket booth and the telegrapher's office, as well as many other artifacts from the early days of the railroad.

The Railroad Museum, located across the street from the Depot, is a collection of over 3,000 railroad-related artifacts, including locomotives, cabooses, and railroad equipment. Of particular interest is the original “Ritzville” caboose, a relic from the days of steam locomotives. The Heritage Museum is located in the old City Hall building, and features a variety of interesting exhibits, including the Ritzville Public Library, the Ritzville High School, and the former Post Office.

Other attractions in the area include the Ritzville Historic District, and the Ritzville City Park. The district consists of dozens of historic buildings, including the Carnegie Library, the Ritzville Bank Building, and the J.L. Turner and Son Hardware Store, all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City Park is home to a number of picnic areas, playgrounds, and a seasonal swimming pool. With a variety of interesting exhibits and activities, Ritzville Museums is a great destination for anyone interested in history.

RITZVILLE MUSEUMS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in RITZVILLE WA. US MID #8405300044

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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RITZVILLE MUSEUMS
902 S JACKSON ST
RITZVILLE
WA
99169

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MID # 8405300044
Name RITZVILLE MUSEUMS
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
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LAT/LONG 47.118883, -118.372611
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 2078