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The Empire State
Building, known today as the Great Western Savings and loan
Building, is one of the most attractive buildings in Spokane's
central business district. Located at 901-905 W Riverside,
the six-story building is linked to one of the most historic
architectural groupings in the city. The street elevations
of the building are defined by continuous vertical piers and
arcades from the third through fifth stories. Horizontal
movement is achieved by string courses at second, third, and
sixth floor levels and by an elaborate cornice along the
roofline. In addition, a curved corner at the intersection
of these elevations continues the horizontal line of decorative
spandrels and fenestration. The use of buff brick facing
is unusual in Spokane where the majority of older commercial
structures are finished with red brick. Today the Empire
State Building is the best remaining example of architect John
K. Dow's skill in the design of business structures.
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