Lost Memories of a Pioneer Town (a Poem About Walla Walla)

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The following is a poem based on Walla Walla, Washington’s storied past. The city’s reputation and social landscape changed vastly from the 19th to the 20th century. For historians, there are a lot of rumors to weed through and unique challenges to preserving the city’s past. It’s difficult to find reliable documents about Walla Walla’s pioneer days.