Dan Bolyard and Don Long
Recorded
July 24, 2022
Archived
July 24, 2022
38:23 minutes
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Id:
mby021921
Description
Dan Bolyard (50) talks with his friend Don Long (73) about the history of railroads in Grant County. Referred to as the "railroad historian" of the area, he speaks to the importance of preserving this local history for others to learn.Subject Log / Time Code
DB talks about how his interest in trains and railroads began as a child.
DL shares how he has become to view DB as the "railroad historian" of the area.
DB talks about the Great Northern, a main railroad line through Soap Lake.
DB talks about his belief that focusing on railroads is an important way to capture local history.
DB discusses the history of orchards and water supply in the area.
DB talks about how the process of writing his books allowed him more access to information about railroads.
DB shares that his efforts to preserve local history are a way he likes to give back to the community.
Participants
- Dan Bolyard
- Don Long