1908 Downtown Kennewick in 1908. Note the many empty lots and the dirt street and wood sidewalks. 1908 Two residential street scenes from 1908. Note the rustic condition of the yards and the lack of paved streets and sidewalks. Kennewick now has concrete sidewalks and electrical street lighting.
Many new buildings are in place, including a new hotel, bank and hardware building.
The roaring 20s hit. Note that the streets still don't appear to be paved. This photograph was taken May 8th, 1925. Note that the streets are now still paved and the buildings are still in fairly original condition. 1949 Mid-century Kennewick.