Historic Districts -- Spokane has 15 historic districts that can be toured (more historic districts than any other city in the state), including Rockwood, Cliff Park and Browne’s Addition.

The Davenport Hotel -- was the largest hotel renovation ever done in the state and one of the largest in the country.

Downtown -- over 50% of Spokane’s downtown buildings are designated historic, including three historic districts (East Downtown, West Downtown, Riverside Avenue)

Craftsman style neighborhoods -- Spokane has one of the nation’s largest collections of Craftsman style neighborhoods; California author Paul Duscherer has called Spokane, “the Pasadena of the North.”

Sonora Dodd House -- The founder of Father’s Day, Sonora Dodd, grew up in Spokane and her family home is listed on the historic register.

Cannon Hill Park Neighborhood -- Spokane’s historic Cannon Hill Park Neighborhood has a “sister park” of Cannon Hill Neighborhood in Birmingham, England and was designed by the Olmsted Brothers (designers of Central Park).

Monroe Street Bridge -- was the largest historic bridge renovation in the Northwest; when built, it was the 2^nd largest concrete span bridge in the world.

Arbor Crest Winery and Barrister Winery -- are two Spokane wineries and both are located in historic buildings.

Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens -- is a unique restored historic garden located in Pioneer Park at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Stevens Street and is owned by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department.

The Spokane Park System, including Manito Park -- is a collection of historic parks and gardens designed by the Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architects of Brookline, Massachusetts.

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    Summary of Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in 2005

• $110 million was invested in historic renovation in Spokane in the last 14 years.

• In 2003 alone, Spokane developers spent $28 million.

• In 2004, Spokane had more historic renovations than any city in Washington

• Between $666,000 and $777,000 has been generated in construction salaries through the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

• Building materials purchased for historic preservation generated $2.9 million in sales tax revenue to the city over 14 years.

• Building renovation generates a long term increase in property values.

• 34% of the historic rehabilitations in Spokane filled vacant buildings; also improved the value of nearby properties.

• 37 new small businesses were created in conjunction with the historic rehabilitations.

For more information on the statewide economic benefit of historic preservation, click here.

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