Spokane, WA

About Spokane

• • Bing Crosby, a legendary crooner, spent his formative years in Spokane.
• • Northwest Farm Credit Services, a major agricultural lender, was founded in Spokane.
• • The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1881 spurred Spokane's early growth.
• • Manito Park's Gaiser Conservatory was built after a wealthy citizen left money in his will.
• • The Great Fire of 1889 devastated Spokane, leading to its rapid rebuilding.
• • "Spokane" means "Children of the Sun" in Salish, incorporated in 1881.
• • With over 230,000 residents, it's Washington's second-largest city east of the Cascades.
• • Resting at 1,843 feet, the air feels crisp and clean.
• • Healthcare and social assistance are major employers in the Spokane area.
• • Spokane's atmosphere is a blend of urban energy and outdoor adventure.
• • The Spokane Chiefs, a WHL team, have developed many NHL players.
• • John Stockton, a Gonzaga legend, led the Zags to the Sweet Sixteen in 1999.
• • The Spokane Valley Aquifer is a sole-source aquifer providing drinking water.
• • Riverside State Park features the Bowl and Pitcher, a basalt rock formation carved by the Spokane River.
• • The Spokane River flows through the heart of the city, powering its early industry.
• • White-tailed deer are commonly seen in the forests and parks surrounding the city.
• • Ponderosa pine forests dominate the landscape around Spokane.
• • The Spokane Tribe of Indians has inhabited the region for thousands of years.
• • Expo '74, the World's Fair, transformed Spokane's downtown in 1974.
• • The Spokane County Courthouse, built in 1895, features a Romanesque Revival design.
• • Interstate 90 connects Spokane to Seattle and other major cities.

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