The proliferation of railroads in the 1880s…
1888 CE
The proliferation of railroads in the 1880s has assisted in the marketing of Oregon's lumber and wheat, as well as the more rapid growth of its cities.
This includes the connection of the state to the Eastern United States via links to the transcontinental railroads that allow for faster movement of goods and people.
Immigration to Oregon increases after the connection to the east.
Additional transportation improvements include the construction of several locks and canals to ease river navigation.
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