The city of Klamath Falls had long desired a railroad, and when the Southern Pacific completed its line into town from Weed, CA in 1909 the citizens turned out to celebrate. The coming of the railroad was a very big deal for towns throughout the Northwest.
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This highly-detailed town view of Klamath Falls is recreated from a glass negative by Howard Tibbitts, long-time photographer for Southern Pacific and their Sunset Magazine. Learn More
The Link River flowing through the town of Klamath Falls is one of the shortest rivers you'll find. Roughly one mile long, it flows from Klamath Lake to Lake Ewauna. Learn More
Three local Native American men join the driver of this early, and quite substantial, automobile in a contrast of the traditional and the modern. Learn More
Between 1900 and 1910 the population of Klamath Falls exploded - from less than 500 to over 2,500. This view shows the result of that increase. Learn More