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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2026 09.E. Resolution approve grant application_Heritage Capital Projects_Yakima Valley Trolley S 'V iii i'ii i � `` BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 9.E. For Meeting of: July 14, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing approval of the Heritage Capital Projects grant application for the Yakima Valley Trolley (No future city funding - No TBD or General Fund) SUBMITTED BY: Bill Preston, Community Development Director *Gary Ballew, Assistant City Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Yakima Valley Trolleys, operating along the historic 6th Avenue line, represent a cultural and historic asset owned by the City of Yakima. Yakima Valley Trolley Association, in coordination with city staff, is seeking a Heritage Capital Projects grant application requesting funding to support preservation, rehabilitation, and continued public use of the trolley system, including improvements to infrastructure, facilities, and historic equipment. The grant program requires a formal resolution from the governing body affirming support for the project, approving the requested grant amount, and committing to the required matching funds. The match comes from previously expended dollars as allowed by the granting agency. The application was initially submitted as incomplete as we were trying to meet the submittal deadline. The incomplete portion was the proposed resolution. We still have an opportunity to add the resolution to complete the application. The proposed resolution fulfills those requirements by confirming the City's ongoing commitment to preserving the Yakima Valley Trolleys, recognizing their educational, tourism, and heritage value, and authorizing the City Manager to take necessary actions to submit the application. Approval of this resolution is required to submit the application. ITEM BUDGETED: No STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Thriving Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution_Heritage Capital Projects_Yakima Valley Trolley 20260709135753.pdf Historic Bridge Report DAHP WSDOT Bridge Inventory Datga for YVT Bridge 56 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026- A RESOLUTION authorizing approval of the Heritage Capital Projects grant application for the Yakima Valley Trolley Heritage Project, confirming the City of Yakima's support for the project, and committing to the required matching funds. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns and supports the Yakima Valley Trolleys, a historic community asset operating along the 6th Street line in Yakima, Washington, preserving a unique element of local, regional, and state heritage; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Valley Trolleys system contributes to cultural, educational, and tourism opportunities for residents and visitors, and its preservation and rehabilitation are essential to maintain and enhance these benefits; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Heritage Capital Projects Program provides funding to preserve and develop heritage facilities throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima seeks to submit a Heritage Capital Projects grant application for the Yakima Valley Trolley Project to support preservation, rehabilitation, and continued public access to the historic trolley system; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is requesting a Heritage Capital Projects grant award of $397,600, and the required match of $795,200 will be met through prior City and grant-funded expenditures as allowable under the grant rules; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns the Yakima Valley Trolley system, while day-to-day operations, programming, and volunteer coordination are managed by the Yakima Valley Trolleys nonprofit organization; and WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council supports the Yakima Valley Trolley Heritage Project, approves the proposed improvements outlined in the grant application, and finds that the project is in the public interest; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. The City of Yakima hereby formally approves the Heritage Capital Projects grant application submitted for the Yakima Valley Trolley Heritage Project. Section 2. the City of Yakima approves the requested Heritage Capital Projects grant amount of $397,600 and commits to providing evidence of the required matching funds in the amount of$795,200. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute all required certifications, assurances, forms, and related documents to submit this grant application. 1 57 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14th day of July, 2026. Matt Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalinda Ibarra, CMC, City Clerk 2 58 City of Yakima ID: R-202604-11458 Yakima Valley Transportation Company Track in North Sixth Yakima Valley Transportation Co Selah Line Avenue,Yakima ,Yakima County Design Requested: $397,600.00 Bill Preston Under Review bill.preston@yakimawa.gov ♦ Jump to: ORGANIZATION Information and Project Personnel Governance Match Income Life Long Learning Community Benefit and Value PROPERTY Property Information Tribal & DAHP Consultation Historical and Cultural Significance Life Long Learning Planning and Capacity PROJECT Summary Budget Scope of Work Planning and Capacity Community Benefit and Value ORGANIZATION ♦ Information and Project Personnel Organization Name: City of Yakima Organization Type: City/Town Government Physical/street Address: 129 North 2nd St.,Yakima, Washington 98901 Business/Mailing Address: (None listed) County: Yakima If any of the information listed about your organization is incomplete or incorrect,please update your organization profile. 59 Primary Contact: Bill Preston, City Engineer bill.preston@yakimawa.gov 5095766754 Authorized Signatory: Victoria Baker,City Manager vicki.baker@yakimawa.gov **Missing phone number for Victoria Baker** Project Manager: Bill Preston, City Engineer bill.preston@yakimawa.gov 5095766754 Additional Contact: Robert Washabaugh, City Engineer robert.washabaugh@yakimawa.gov 509-576-6601 If any of the information listed about these contacts is incomplete or incorrect, please have that user log in to the portal and update their user profile. Attachments Optional: SUPPORT»Collections plan SUPPORT>> Interpretive plan SUPPORT»Organization chart ATTACHMENTS ). Yakima City Council.pdf ORG»Governing body roster with affiliations Added by Gregory Johnsen at 4:41 AM on June 4, 2026 yakima_comp_plan_historic_preservation.pdf va SUPPORT»Strategic plan Added by Gregory Johnsen at 12:39 PM on June 5, 2026 ♦ Governance What is your annual operating budget? $81,058,786.00 -- Do any board members have potential No internal conflicts of interest with other board members,staff,or volunteers? `-1 Total In-kind Total Total Non-State Funding $795,200.00 Current Percentage 100% Does the applicant organization (or a Yes partner)have any other open contracts through another state agency for any phase of this project or a related project? List all related past or current state contracts: Agency Name Funding Program Project Title Contract Year(s) Scope of Work Name Number Work was Summary(brief) Performed 1 WSDOT 2024 Supp Naches 2026 Design & Budget River Bridge Construction Repair Is the applicant organization (or a partner) Yes requesting or applying for any other state funding during the upcoming biennium for any phase of this project or a related project? Please describe the other state funding you are currently pursuing: Other State Funding may become available for the project and the City may apply for them. However,those funds will not be used as match for this grant. No state funding will be used as match. Note:This project may be ineligible to apply for HCP funding if you are seeking other concurrent state funding for the same or a closely related project. ♦ Life Long Learning What is your organization's mission statement or primary purpose? To create a culturally diverse, economically vibrant,safe, and strong Yakima community. To provide outstanding services that meet the community's needs. To govern responsibly by effectively managing and protecting public resources. To build trust in government through openness, diverse leadership, and communication. To strategically focus on enhancing Yakima's quality of life. List or describe the 3-5 most significant mission-related activities or accomplishments of your organization in the past two years. (If you do not have a mission statement or your mission is not related to history,describe your organization's 3-5 most significant history-related activities in the past two years.): 1. Secured major grant funding for repairs to the historic Naches River Trolley Bridge and approved a $275,000 design contract in October 2025 for repairs. 61 Do any board members or staff have No potential project-based conflicts of interest, such as with architects,engineers, consultants,or contractors? Do any board members or staff have No potential conflicts of interest with the State of Washington,specifically the Legislature or the Washington State Historical Society? Describe your process/procedures for gathering the above information about potential conflicts of interest: The City of Yakima is governed by a seven person Council elected by the residents of the City.They are required to disclose any conflicts of interest prior to voting on issues where they might have an interest. If the grant is awarded, then prior to acceptance of the grant any Council members with an interest will declare and abstain from voting. Attachments Required: ATTACHMENTS yakima_statement_of_net_position.pdf ) ORG»Finances-Balance Sheet Added by Gregory Johnsen at 12:55 PM on June 5, 2026 }. yakima_general_fund.pdf ' � �] ORG»Finances-Operating Budget Added by Gregory Johnsen at 12:55 PM on June 5, 2026 R-2024-095 HLA 2796.pdf ,<i ORG>>Formal resolution from governing body Added by Bill Preston at 4:36 PM on June 5, 2026 ♦ Match Income Source Funding Type Year(s) Amount Documented? (staff notes) City local funds Local, county,federal, or 2026 $795,200.00 private grant Subtotals Total Cash $795,200.00 62 2. Maintained ownership and stewardship of the city-owned historic trolley line and equipment since 1985 when it was donated to the city by the Union Pacific Railroad. 3. Sustained the public-history operating partnership with Yakima Valley Trolleys. In January 2026 the City approved a new 2026-2030 operating agreement with the nonprofit. Attachments Optional: SUPPORT»Mission Related Activities ATTACHMENTS ♦ Community Benefit and Value Describe or summarize the community partnerships that help sustain the mission-or history-related activities described above. (Be sure to back up your answer here by including letters of support that demonstrate these partnerships.): The 6th Avenue line is the backbone of the YVT system's interurban line to Selah. Until 2023,YVT provided historic trolley rides along this interurban route.The cumulative effect of this grant(and others) is the intent to continue providing this historically significant service.The YVT volunteers provide historical interpretation to passengers who ride the line, not only about the railroad and the line itself, but also other historic sights and features along the way. Describe or summarize the public support for your organization. (Be sure to back up your answer here by including letters of support and other attachments or screenshots that demonstrate this support.): The trolley system enjoys broad support from the public including: -Almost 8,000 followers on Facebook -Over 50,000 views of its first post on TikTok -Vocal supporters at public meetings - 134 reviews on Google Maps with a 4.7 star average Additionally, many organizations have expressed their support for the 6th Avenue project. (Note these letters were prepared for an application in the previous HCP cycle, but the application was ultimately deferred until this cycle.) Attachments Required: ATTACHMENTS ERA Letter.pdf ORG >>Evidence of Community Partnerships Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5, 2026 GYCC Letter.pdf I-I 63 ORG»Evidence of Community Partnerships Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5, 2026 SDA Letter.pdf ORG>>Evidence of Community Partnerships Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5,2026 YHPC Letter.pdf ITV ORG>>Evidence of Community Partnerships Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5,2026 YVM Letter.pdf ^I ORG»Evidence of Community Partnerships Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5,2026 YVT Letter.pdf "4 _I * , ORG»Evidence of Community Partnerships Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5,2026 Facebook Comments.pdf I "� ORG>>Evidence of Public Support Added by Gregory Johnsen at 1:08 PM on June 5,2026 PROPERTY ♦ Property information Property Name: Yakima Valley Transportation Company Track in North Sixth Avenue Type: Transportation conveyance(vessel, locomotive,airplane) Address: Sixth Avenue,Yakima,Yakima County Legislative District: 14 Year Built: 1907-1913 64 b Site Control: Applicant demonstrated site control through sufficient documentation that property ownership transfer from is in process. Describe the amount of annual public visitation at your site: Annual ridership was over 5,000 in 2025 and YVT reports expecting over 15,000 in 2026.Additionally,the project is taking place in a public street right of way which means that in addition to the trolley riders,there are hundreds of thousands who pass by the area.Additional interpretive opportunities may exist with the walking trail which shares some of the corridor. Attachments Required: ATTACHMENTS Project Site Map.pdf i •a 1 1 -----Select Document Type---- Added by Gregory Johnsen at 2:51 PM on June 5,2026 [;:ll 2.jpg , ,Ed: PROJECT>>Images of specific project areas Added by Gregory Johnsen at 5:18 AM on June 4,2026 Plats.pdf • PROPERTY»Documentation of long-term site control Added by Gregory Johnsen at 5:16 AM on June 4,2026 Streetcar on 6th Avenue Trolley Tracks.JPG PROPERTY>>Images of building exterior Added by Gregory Johnsen at 3:49 PM on April 10,2026 1.6th Avenue rebuilt in 1956.jpg PROPERTY»Images of general setting/site Added by Gregory Johnsen at 5:18 AM on June 4, 2026 3.jpg l61 PROPERTY»Images of general setting/site Added by Gregory Johnsen at 5:18 AM on June 4,2026 •65 • Click to display!PG and PNG attachments ,%:. 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Date DAHP Consultation Initiated: 3/28/2024 Date of DAHP Determination: 4/4/2024 DAHP Determination: The project will have no adverse impact on historic properties Attachments Required: PROPERTY»DAHP-EZ/Project Review form submitted ,69 ATTACHMENTS 2024-04-02299_NoAdverselmpact.pdf _4 I 1 PROPERTY>>DAHP-Determination response Added by Bill Preston at 4:11 PM on June 5, 2026 V Historical and Cultural Significance Please briefly describe the historical and/or cultural significance of your site: The Yakima Trolley system is considered by many to be the best example of an interurban electric railway--a distinctly American type of railroad connecting multiple urban areas--and is being considered for National Historic Landmark designation by the National Park Service. It played an important role in the economic and social development of the area, bridging the gap between horse-drawn transportation and the automobile era, allowing people and goods to travel between communities freely. In 2025 the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation named the trolley system to its Most Endangered Places list. Historical Designation: National Register of Historic Places ✓ Listed individually ✓ Listed as part of a district:Yakima Valley Transportation Company Railroad Is your project undergoing a local historic No review as part of the proposed project? ✓ Life Long Learning Describe how the subject facility supports the mission-or history-related activities listed above. If your facility is a historic building, include what publicly accessible historical interpretation is onsite. The 6th Avenue line is the backbone of the YVT system's interurban line to Selah. Until 2023, YVT provided historic trolley rides along this interurban route.The cumulative effect of this grant(and others) is the intent to continue providing this historically significant service.The YVT volunteers provide historical interpretation to passengers who ride the line, not only about the railroad and the line itself, but also other historic sights and features along the way. ✓ Planning and Capacity Describe your long-term plans to operate/maintain the facility and continue providing history-related programming for at least thirteen(13)years after project completion. Include details about maintenance plans as well as your anticipated financial resources. 70 6th Avenue, including the associated trolley tracks and overhead lines,is owned and maintained by the City of Yakima (City).Once the project is completed,the City will be responsible for maintaining any and all improvements as part of their annual operating budget. Maintenance will be performed by City staff, or professional outside contractors as necessary under the direction of the City. The operation of the trolley system itself will be under the jurisdiction of Yakima Valley Trolleys(YVT).YVT has continued a working relationship with the City for twenty-five years.They have an experienced and committed team of nonprofit volunteers who regularly undertake routine maintenance tasks and larger restoration projects.Their passion for their tasks,as well as community outreach and engagement, means this unique piece of history will be preserved for generations to come. Attachments Optional: SUPPORT» Facilities plans ATTACHMENTS PROJECT ♦ Summary Project Title: Yakima Valley Transportation Co Selah Line Design Type of Project: Rehabilitation of historic facilities Project Summary: The proposed grant work is an initial step in a broader City of Yakima public works project to reconstruct 6th Avenue from W.Walnut Street to River Road.That project will reconstruct 6th Ave by replacing the existing roadway with new rock and pavement, new sidewalks,trail, lighting, drainage and utilities. 6th Ave is also the Yakima Valley Trolley route from Yakima, over the Naches River and into Selah.The trolley tracks and associated electric overhead wires run down the center of 6th Ave and are in need of replacement due to age and wear. Before the construction phase of 6th Avenue is possible, design,engineering, public engagement, permitting,and site prep are required.That is the scope of this grant application.The city has already started this multi-year planning process, and the grant funds will help complete the engineering work needed for the railroad tracks and infrastructure, as well as removal of existing materials. Will your project involve any of the An organization/entity other than the applicant will be providing following? history programming or interpretation at the site Please describe: \3 71 This project is municipal public works project of the City of Yakima.Yakima Valley Trolleys(YVT) is supporting with fundraising,grant applications, historical interpretation, and operation of the trolley system.YVT has been the city's partner in preserving, interpreting, and operating the railroad since 2001. ♦ Budget Cash Match In-Kind Match HCP Grant Funds Construction and Rehabilitation $555,200.00 $397,600.00 Design and Pre-Construction $240,000.00 Property Acquisition Totals $795,200.00 $397,600.00 $795,200.00 Proposed Match HCP Grant Funds Requested $397,600.00 Total Project Cost: $1,192,800.00 $385,672.00 Reimbursable Amount: (less 3%admin) Attachments Required: Suggested: PROJECT»Architectural/engineering plans PROJECT>>Conditions assessment/historic structures report ATTACHMENTS f j 30 percent cost estimate.pdf PROJECT»Cost Estimates Added by Bill Preston at 4:30 PM on June 5, 2026 30 percent cost estimate.pdf Q .I .. PROJECT»Detailed project budget Added by Bill Preston at 4:34 PM on June 5, 2026 72 ♦ Scope of Work Project Timeline Estimated Estimated HCP Cash In-kind start date completion date 6th Avenue Track&OCS— Design and Construction 1/1/2025 12/31/2027 ,/ I Detailed Scope of Work 6th Avenue Track&OCS— Design and Construction Cash match is being used for design. HCP grant and remaining match will be used for construction.Construction estimated to begin in June 2027 and end in Dec 2028. Work will include removal of existing track and replacement with new including trolley power poles. Attachments Required: ATTACHMENTS ♦ Click to display JPG and PNG attachments ♦ Planning and Capacity Describe your organization's planning process for this project proposal,including how you defined the project scope, budget,and timeline. This project has been on the City's priority list for since 2016.The condition of the roadway and tracks requires rehab of the entire roadway. Describe the internal processes your organization will use to track project expenses and keep documentation organized. Which staff and/or volunteers will be responsible for the project and what relevant experience do they bring? (For board members and/or temporary positions involved in project planning and management,please describe how term limits align with your project timeline.): The City of Yakima has significant experience with managing projects from design through to construction in an effective and timely manner.The City regularly manages up to 30 active projects at one time with a proven track record of efficiency and timeliness.Some recent examples include the current N. 1st Street Revitalization Project—Phases 1, 2, and \c73 3,the Nob Hill Boulevard Resurfacing project,the Summitview Avenue Resurfacing project, and the River Road Improvements projects. Within the City of Yakima this project will be managed by Bill Preston,the Community Development Director. Bill has been an engineer for over 25 years,obtaining his professional engineer's license in June of 1991. His most recent experience includes four years at the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)as the South Central Region Local Programs Engineer,where he acted as a liaison between WSDOT and local agencies in meeting requirements for federally funded projects. What external consultants or contractors will be involved in managing or accomplishing the project scope of work? What are their roles,and what relevant experience do they bring? A consultant, HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. (HLA), has already been selected and a scope of work finalized, including a professional developed design schedule and estimate.Additionally, HLA is partnering with Stone Consulting, Inc., a company specializing in railroad and trolley track design,to design the trolley track replacement. ♦ Community Benefit and Value Explain how the proposed physical building improvements will directly benefit the community and why the proposed project is critical right now. The street surface condition is very poor, and the deteriorated trolley tracks have hampered consistent service. Restoring the trolley tracks and overhead wire will provide a reliable, authentic,and sustainable transportation option.This will increase trolley ridership, boost local tourism, and enhance the overall historical experience for residents and visitors. The trolley system holds a significant place in Yakima—and the nation's—cultural heritage. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,the trolley system is considered the best remaining example of an interurban electric railway in the United States.The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation as well as the National Parks Service believe the YVT railroad is a good candidate for National Historic Landmark(NHL) designation. In 2025 the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation named the trolley system to its Most Endangered Places list. `r74 `4ItzIMINI OF AIR)LOGYa Historic Property Inventory Report IC PRES6NA710N xole dShapeMeNue Location Field Site No. 1 DAHP No. Historic Name: YUTC Naches River Bridge Common Name: Property Address: vicinity of Yakima,WA 98901 Comments: Tax No./Parcel No. Plat/Block/Lot Acreage Supplemental Map(s) Sanborn Township/Range/EW Section 1/4 Sec 1/4 1/4 Sec County Quadrangle T13R18E 12 Yakima SELAH Coordinate Reference Easting: 1635218 Northing: 472232 Projection: Washington State Plane South Datum: HARN (feet) Monday,September 22,2014 Page 1 of 7 75 4'`�, RIMINI OF AEOLOGY& Historic Property Inventory Report IC PRES6NAlION m...th... XiePoiue Identification Survey Name: Yakima TE Date Recorded: 03/23/2007 Field Recorder: Spencer Howard Owner's Name: City of Yakima Owner Address: City: Yakima State: WA Zip: 98901 Classification:Structure Resource Status: Comments: National Register State Register Other(NABS, HAER) Within a District? Yes Contributing?Yes National Register: Local District: National Register District/Thematic Nomination Name:Yakima Valley Transportation Company Eligibility Status: Determined Eligible-SHPO Determination Date: 1/1/0001 Determination Comments: 010207-42-FHWA Description Historic Use: Transportation- Rail-Related Current Use: Transportation- Rail-Related Plan: Rectangle Stories: 1 Structural System: Other Changes to Plan: Intact Changes to Interior: Changes to Original Cladding: Changes to Windows: Changes to Other: Intact Other(specify): Truss System Style: Cladding: Roof Type: Roof Material: Other-Utilitarian None Foundation: Form/Type: Concrete- Poured Other Narrative Study Unit Other Transportation Agriculture Date of Construction: 1912 Built Date Builder: Monday,September 22,2014 Page 2 of 7 76 4'`�, RIMINI OF AEOLOGY& Historic Property Inventory Report IC PRES6NAlION m+-.1 eFd,ShopeNre Poiue Engineer: George Pelgram Architect: Property appears to meet criteria for the National Register of Historic Places:Yes Property is located in a potential historic district(National and/or local):Yes- Local Property potentially contributes to a historic district(National and/or local): Yes Statement of Erected ca. 1912,the steel,two-span,through-truss bridge serves a crucial role in spanning the Naches Significance: River and providing access to and from Selah.The bridge crosses the river adjacent to and west of the Naches River Union Pacific Railroad Bridge which preceded it.As one of only a handful of Pegram truss bridges still in existence,this bridge is an important example of engineering progress in 1880s Industrial America.Although the top chords of a Pegram bridge vary in length,the bottom chords and the compression post members have uniform lengths.This design minimized manufacturing costs by significantly reducing the stamp tool resetting time(previously the stamp tools would have to be reset to cut each set of chords),and creating interchangeable parts that allowed for a quicker assembly. In Pegram's design,vertical posts lean toward the center of the bridge, usually at an angle of 60?-75°,with diagonal posts as supports. In practice, Pegram modified the design by using different post lengths, providing a more defined arc to the upper chord. Because these bridges are such a rare resource,a National Register Multiple Property submission for the Pegram Truss Railroad Bridges of Idaho(1997) documents those that remain. Many in Idaho were dismantled following World War I,a few of them making their way between 1913 and 1917 to nearby states where they were reassembled as new bridges. Still in use,the Naches River YVTC Bridge is an excellent example of this unique engineering development. George H. Pegram(1855-1937)was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa,and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1877 with a civil engineering degree.A family friend who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad,General Grenville M. Dodge,arranged for Pegram to work as a member of the survey crew laying out a new route for the Utah& Northern Railroad in Idaho that same year.Three years later, Pegram became the chief engineer of Edge Moor Iron Company,at the time one of the largest bridge manufacturers in the world. In 1885, Pegram designed and patented his truss bridge, naming it after himself.The design was intended to reduce the amount of steel used in bridge construction,and to alleviate problems with bridge assembly and reassembly that had not been addressed by previous designs. In 1886, Pegram moved to New York and set up his own engineering firm. It was during this time that he published his first extensive article about his truss design (in Engineering News)and also endeavored to build his first Pegram truss bridge. In 1889 he succeeded,building just such a bridge over the Verdigris River in Oklahoma for the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company(MPRC).A year later, Pegram left his private practice to become a bridge engineer for MPRC.While in this position, he constructed over one hundred Pegram truss bridges in Kansas, Missouri,Colorado,and especially in Idaho,where he concentrated most of his time in bridge construction. His rise to fame was completed in 1890 when the 700 ft.x 600 ft. Union Station in St. Louis was constructed using his truss design. From 1890 to 1898,George Pegram was chief engineer at Union Pacific. It was during his tenure as chief engineer at Union Pacific that Pegram was able to make extensive use of his truss design. In his autobiography,he states,"In 1894 it became necessary to replace the wooden brides of the Oregon Short Line(OSL) [a subsidiary of the Union Pacific Railroad]with iron bridges,and I rejoiced at the opportunity to make extensive use of the Pegram truss." From 1894 to 1896, Pegram constructed bridges throughout Idaho,and for twenty years they were used as OSL main line structures. By World War I, however, most of the bridges had been replaced with more modern structures. Monday,September 22,2014 Page 3 of 7 77 `NA RfMEM OF AEOLOGY8 Historic Property Inventory Report IC PRES6NAlION 1ApieclitePod Ynp a Nre Mtge The Naches River Yakima Valley Transportation Company(YVTC) Bridge is listed on and is a contributing resource within the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register Yakima Valley Transportation Company Historic District(1992).The district includes the central facility site (buildings and objects)at South Third Avenue and West Pine Street in Yakima,tracks and overhead lines, the Wide Hollow substation,as well as approximately twenty-one miles of track and associated overhead electrical lines.The YVTC operation consists of several lines providing service between distinct points.The Yakima-Selah line is one of these. Others include the Wiley City line and the Gromore line. Nominated property for the Naches River YVTC Bridge includes the tracks, related structures,and the bridge itself. The following narrative summarizes material from the National Register of Historic Places historic district nomination for the YVTC. The Yakima Valley Transportation Company is a rare and intact example of an interurban electric railway system. Construction on the Yakima Valley Transportation Company began in 1907,and the next fifteen years saw an expansion of the track line to various agricultural districts around the city of Yakima. Originally,the Yakima Valley Transportation Company depended on passenger service for its patronage; however,the system was adapted to carry freight from Yakima farms to the rail lines in the city.The growth of the freight system facilitated the planting of large orchards and helped develop Yakima into one of the state's most productive agricultural regions. Most of the nation's interurban systems have been dismantled.The Yakima Valley Transportation Company is the only system that survives in Washington State and it has become a unique reminder of a type of transportation system that"bridged the gap between a horse and buggy nation and a modern America that rides on rubber over endless lanes of concrete." (YVTC National Register Nomination) The Yakima-Selah line was built out in 1912-1913 as part of the post-1909 expansion financed through capital from the line's purchase by Oregon Railway& Navigation.This line served as an important freight and worker transport connection between the two cities.The segment runs from South Third Avenue and West Pine Street in downtown Yakima,out along West Pine Street,north along Sixth Avenue beyond the city limits into Yakima County,and over the Naches River YVTC Bridge into Selah. The first sections of YVTC line were laid on Yakima Avenue in 1907,and by 1920 the system had reached its peak length at forty-eight miles of track. Materials,assemblies,and operation corresponded with a multitude of other interurban lines connecting various municipalities throughout the United States during this same period.Though it did provide passenger transportation,as automobile popularity grew,the YVTC depended upon exporting local produce,capitalizing on the line's interconnection between fruit orchards,cold storage warehouses,and transcontinental shipping rail lines. In 1909 Oregon Railway& Navigation,a subsidiary of the Union Pacific Railroad, purchased the Yakima- Selah line.This provided capital to expand the system to its eventual full capacity—including lines,trolley barn,substation,and associated elements—by 1920. Passenger service within the system included regular service to and from the Washington State Fairgrounds(until the 1930s),sight-seeing tours,and general worker and passenger transportation. Interurban passenger service ceased by 1935,then service within Yakima by 1947. Freight service remained the system's primary role through 1983.Tourist excursions commenced during the 1970s and continue today on a limited basis.A nonprofit group,Yakima Valley Trolleys, has operated the system since 2002. During operation,cars continue to pass over the bridge. Description of Erected ca. 1912,a steel,two-span,through-truss bridge provides YVTC access over the Naches River at Physical the north end of Yakima City proper.The bridge's steel beams and stringers are set on concrete piers,one Appearance: of which stands in the center of the river.The bridge represents an excellent example of the Pegram truss bridge type.This type uses top chords of varying lengths, but the bottom chords and compression post members are all of uniform length for ease in construction. In Pegram's design,vertical posts of equal length lean toward the center of the bridge, usually at an angle of 60?-75°,with diagonal posts as supports. Multiple paint layers cover the bridge.A steel rail carried on contemporary wood sleepers passes through the bridge. Overhead trolley lines hang from the truss cross-bracing. Monday,September 22,2014 Page 4 of 7 78 4'`�, RIMINI OF AEOLOGY& Historic Property Inventory Report IC PRES6NAlION Major Pegram,George Herndon. (January 1939). "Autobiography of George H. Pegram—Part I."Civil Bibliographic Engineering.Vol. 9,#1. References: ---. Part II.Vol. 9,#2. ---. Part II.Vol. 9,#3. ---. Part II.Vol. 9,#4. Pegram Truss Railroad Bridges of Idaho. National Register of Historic Places Inventory Multiple Property Documentation Form. (1997). U.S. National Park Service:Washington D.C. Yakima Valley Transportation Company. National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form. (1975, 1983). U.S. National Park Service:Washington D.C. Yakima Valley Transportation Company Interurban Railroad. Historic American Engineering Record, no. WA-13. (1987). Kenneth C.Johnson, D.D.S.: Kent,WA. Monday,September 22,2014 Page 5 of 7 79 4 RfMEM OF AEOLOGYa Historic Property Inventory Report IC PRES6NAlION m+-+#e Fd,Sfiope Nie Poiue Photos li Nim / .1' i air I 1 t ••!, -: illq ,r T 'i? ''' e m 1)' 1'_ A\. by ' - p1 .. ~. 4 Bridge looking North Bridge looking North , ., ....,_1:-„,:t.) r- 4, r,1:;0 !ice A4ti ' T 410A. .4;1 i .. 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