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…
Read MoreCornelius 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
Read MoreSpokane’s Masonic Temple – An Architectural Icon
I have always been intrigued by the Masonic Temple on Riverside Avenue with its distinctive curve. It features 18 columns of the Corinthian Order. There…
Read MoreSpokane’s Federal Building and U.S. Post Office – An Historic Gem
When in downtown Spokane, an impressive and not to be missed historical gem is the Federal Building and U. S. Post Office located at 904…
Read MoreCarnegie Libraries of Eastern and Central Washington
An in-depth history of Carnegie libraries in Eastern and Central Washington, highlighting architecture, civic support, and an educational legacy of free access to books.
Read MoreAn Historic Look at Geiger Field and the Spokane International Airport
The history of the Spokane International Airport, from Indigenous lands and Geiger Field to WWII service, iconic mid-century architecture, and modern expansion.
Read MoreSpokane’s Iconic Parkade Plaza and Skywalk System
Spokane’s Parkade opened in 1967 and revolutionized downtown with its historic skywalks and mid-century modern architecture.
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