Welcome to the Eastern Washington History.org Website
This free website is dedicated to expanding knowledge and providing enrichment for the reader on Inland Northwest history. The main focus is the regional history of Spokane and Eastern Washington. Some areas of Central Washington may be included that are part of or compliment the overall article topics.
The topics of the articles cover a wide range of areas including: Architecture, Aviation, Bridges, Buildings, Early Settlers, Libraries, Neighborhoods, Parks, People, Philanthropy, Railroads, Recreation, Stores, Towns, and miscellaneous others.
This website also provides guides, references, and links to historical resources to assist those in doing their own research and writing.
Featured Article
Spokane’s Grand Natatorium Amusement Park of a Bygone Era
Natatorium Park, opened in 1890 along the Spokane River, blended baseball, swimming, thrill rides, and entertainment into a Pacific Northwest landmark for nearly eight decades.
Recent Articles
Cornelius McGillicuddy Part II – Great Northern Railroad Man, Stockbroker, Home Builder, and Apartment Developer
Part II is a continuation of a tribute to Cornelius that covers his entrepreneurial endeavors as a Stockbroker, Home Builder, Apartment Developer in addition to the Great Northern and his later years…
Cornelius McGillicuddy Part I – Immigration, Homesteading, Early Spokane, WWI, and the Great Northern Railroad
Part I traces the immigration and homesteading of Cornelius’ parents and family and his World War I and Great Northern Railroad early years
Remembering the Tiffany’s Skate Inns of Spokane, Kent, and Puyallup – Roller Rinks of a Bygone Era
The primary focus of the article is on the Spokane Tiffany’s Skate Inn and includes the other two grand Tiffany’s rinks in Kent and Puyallup…
About Sharon
Sharon has always had a love of history growing up in the Inland Northwest. She previously wrote for Nostalgia Magazine, SpokaneHistorical.org, and HistoryLink.org.
Sharon created this website to build upon the articles she has already written, to further expand into different topics, and to uncover those "lesser known" historic gems!
