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Wallis and Marilyn Kimble Northwest History Database
  • Subjects: Pioneers -- Washington(State) -- Spokane
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    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1936-03-14


    • Propose Fete for Pioneers

    • 1936

    • Propose Fete for Pioneers - A giant civic celebration honoring the pioneer founders of Spokane who for many years guided the destinies of the struggling little community in a western wilderness, is being proposed for 1937.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1936-03-14
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. V. 1934-03-06


    • Lives in house built before Spokane fire

    • 1934

    • Lives in house built before Spokane fire
      Speaking of pioneers, Walter Van Eschen (inset) claims such ranking, even though he wasn't here "before the fire." He was not born until a month after that calamity, and the house at S511 Grant, where he...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. V. 1934-03-06
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1937-03-15


    • He had faith in future growth and prosperity of Spokane

    • 1937

    • He had faith in future growth and prosperity of Spokane - James N. Glover, known as the "Father of Spokane" for his faith in the eventual growth of the waterside village of his day to metwopolitan character, is pictured here in two characteristic...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1937-03-15
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1937-10-10


    • Goetz and Baer.

    • 1937

    • Goetz and Baer.
      Old-timers who remember the big tent that Harry Baer and Jacob Goetz erected after the great fire of August 4, 1889, will tell you that it was more than a gambling resort. It was an emporium, including a popular and...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1937-10-10
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. M. 1936-11-04


    • He voted for Lincoln

    • 1936

    • He voted for Lincoln
      "I've voted every presidential elections since 1860, except one, when I was unable to register," said Fred S. Moore, 96-year-old voter at Hillyard precinct No 4. "I remember casting my first vote for Abe Lincoln before I had...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. M. 1936-11-04
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. P. 1933-11-21


    • Fred L. Prescott, Spokane realtor, came from Minnesota in 1886, when there was only one building on the north side of the river west of Monroe, except on the Muzzy farm north of Mission.

    • 1933

    • Fred L. Prescott, Spokane realtor, came from Minnesota in 1886, when there was only one building on the north side of the river west of Monroe, except on the Muzzy farm north of Mission.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. P. 1933-11-21
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1932-09-02


    • Indian travois city's first transfer wagon

    • 1932

    • Indian travois city's first transfer wagon
      The following interesting account of the early days in Spokane Falls is written by Spokane's pioneer transfer man, Billy Seehorn, W216 Fourth, who celebrated his 72nd birthday on August 19. He came to...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1932-09-02
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. M. 1934-11-26


    • Spokane Valley couple celebrate fifty years' residence

    • 1934

    • Spokane Valley couple celebrate fifty years' residence
      Mr. and Mrs. John Murray of Spokane Bridge celebrated the 50th anniversary of their residence there Friday night. The Murrays have lived on their farm in the valley since 1880. Mr. Murray...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. M. 1934-11-26
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. R. 1926-02-01


    • Sheriff of Wild West tells views on bootlegging

    • 1926

    • Sheriff of "Wild West Days" tells views on bootlegging - Ezra Rinear advocates horse theif methods for booze dealers - "Well, sir, if I was sheriff nowadays I'd try catching these here bootleggers like we used to catch horse thieves and cattle...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. R. 1926-02-01
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1928-05-07


    • From long line of fighters Gen. Allen Smith has military poise

    • 1928

    • From long line of fighters Gen. Allen Smith has military poise
      The features of General Allen Smith, president of the Spokane Amateur Athletic club, were in no way obscured in the photograph of the dashing young officer of some 40 years ago that...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1928-05-07
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1937-03-15


    • Veteran pioneer of Spokane recalls the good S. 19old days"

    • 1937

    • Veteran pioneer of Spokane recalls the good "old days"
      To William H. Simley, W414 Sixth, goes the honor of having lived in Spokane longer than any other man in the city today, according to his figuring. He came here October 5, 1878, from San...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1937-03-15
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. V. 1935-10-06


    • City staff dean
      Serves Spokane public 41 years

    • 1935

    • City staff dean
      Serves Spokane public 41 years
      Charles J. Vedder, city boiler and elevator inspector, is the oldest employee of the city in point of service, having been in the city's employ continuously for 41 years on September 12 last.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. V. 1935-10-06
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. T. 1936-03-23


    • Thompson left first record of city area

    • 1936

    • Thompson left first record of city area
      Northwest boulevard might well be called Thompson boulevard in honor of David Thompson, the first white man to leave a record of travel along the general route of the artery leading to Audubon park.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. T. 1936-03-23
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. W. 1930-08-25


    • Pioneer visiting old-time friends- stops for few days on way to winter home in California

    • 1930

    • Pioneer visiting old-time friends- stops for few days on way to winter home in California - E. J. Webster, Spokane pioneer and a globe-trotter of note, is visiting old friends here. He came in from his summer home, Idlewild on lake Pend Oreille to...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. W. 1930-08-25

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