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
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Harold Morgan
Proud Spokane WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran
This article is a tribute to Charles H. (Harold) Morgan, who was my neighbor. He proudly served in the United States Army Air Forces in…
Read MoreThe “Little Known” Story of Oliver Perry Meeker Brother of the Famous Ezra Meeker
A brutal Iowa winter, the opportunity for a better life, and the lure of free land enticed Ezra and Jane Meeker along with Ezra’s brother Oliver Perry Meeker to make the journey to the Oregon Territory on the Oregon Trail…
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.
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