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| | Burroughs Home History Museum - Local | | The museum- house was placed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1975; in 1987-88, it was extensively and lovingly refurbished by local volunteers, and opened as the Burroughs Museum. Begun in 1889, the Burroughs home was completed in 1890, then enlarged and remodeled in 1902, when electricity came to Ritzville. Dr. Burroughs, his wife Julia, and their daughter Ellen lived in the home during his career. The house survives today with few alterations and with much of the original wallpaper, floor coverings, and furnishings intact. |
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| | Ritzville Railroad Depot History Museum - Local | | The museum is located alongside the Burlington Northern tracks, the Depot is a clear reminder of the importance of the railroad in the economy and social life of old Ritzville. For generations in the life of Ritzville--as of the nation--rail travel was the primary mode of transport. For over sixty years of Ritzville's history, both passenger travel and shipments of freight to markets near and far went chiefly by train. The railroad was instrumental to the settlement of Ritzville by carrying its crops to national and international markets, and by bringing new settlers to the area. |
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