This photo shows the tracks of the SLS&E running along the south bank of the Snoqualmie River. Snoqualmie Falls is barely visible as the white patch in the lower left of the photo. The Snoqualmie Falls Hotel, which also functioned as the railway's depot at this time, is the small building beyond the tent. The hotel was a popular tourist destination until about 1898 when it was torn down during the construction of Snoqualmie Falls first hydro electric plant. SLS&E ran regular tourist excursions from Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls. Once there, visitors could get off the train, eat a meal at the Snoqualmie Falls Hotel, and climb out on the rocks to view the falls. Starting in 1891 they could also dance at the hotel's new open pavilion - 1889 Unknown Photographer - Museum of History & Industry.