Then and Now: Downtown Spokane

Here is another "Then and Now" presentation taken from the photo archives of the Spokesman-Review. Spokane, especially the downtown area, has a long and storied history of boom and bust, notable characters and as a hub of life in the Inland Northwest. Here are some photos ranging from 1889 through 1970, each updated with a modern digital camera image.

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Then and Now II: Downtown Spokane
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Then and Now II: Downtown Spokane

Remembering Spokane (1997) | Documentary | KSPS PBS
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Remembering Spokane (1997) | Documentary | KSPS PBS

Living in Spokane, WA | Cost of Living, Crime, Work, Weather, and Things To Do
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Living in Spokane, WA | Cost of Living, Crime, Work, Weather, and Things To Do

My Top 3 REASONS For Moving To SPOKANE WASHINGTON | Discover The Allure Of Spokane Washington
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My Top 3 REASONS For Moving To SPOKANE WASHINGTON | Discover The Allure Of Spokane Washington

SPOKANE: Beautiful & Dangerous...It's Both
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SPOKANE: Beautiful & Dangerous...It's Both

7 Most Hated PNW Towns - #1 is Most Shocking !
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7 Most Hated PNW Towns - #1 is Most Shocking !

Driving On WA SR-2 North In 1983 (Spokane)
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Driving On WA SR-2 North In 1983 (Spokane)

12 Must-See Things To Do in Spokane, Washington (Iconic Attractions)
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12 Must-See Things To Do in Spokane, Washington (Iconic Attractions)

Spokane Overview | An informative introduction to Spokane, Washington
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Spokane Overview | An informative introduction to Spokane, Washington

Take a stroll through Spokane's most haunted neighborhood
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Take a stroll through Spokane's most haunted neighborhood

Spring Downtown Spokane, WA Drone Ride
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Spring Downtown Spokane, WA Drone Ride

48 Hours in Spokane, Washington: Best Things to Do and Eat 🇺🇸
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48 Hours in Spokane, Washington: Best Things to Do and Eat 🇺🇸

Reflections By The River: EXPO '74 (1994) | Documentary | KSPS PBS
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Reflections By The River: EXPO '74 (1994) | Documentary | KSPS PBS

Spokane - Washington - 4K Downtown Drive
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Spokane - Washington - 4K Downtown Drive

10 Reasons Why is everyone Moving to Spokane Washington in 2025 & 2026
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10 Reasons Why is everyone Moving to Spokane Washington in 2025 & 2026

The BEST 3 days in Spokane, Washington! (Hiking, FOOD, rafting, & MORE!)
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The BEST 3 days in Spokane, Washington! (Hiking, FOOD, rafting, & MORE!)

Washington, The Evergreen State, 1950
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Washington, The Evergreen State, 1950

Spokane, Washington - Lively Weekend Walk in Downtown - Virtual City Tour for Treadmill [4K]
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Spokane, Washington - Lively Weekend Walk in Downtown - Virtual City Tour for Treadmill [4K]

Driving On WA SR-2 East In 1997 (Spokane)
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Driving On WA SR-2 East In 1997 (Spokane)

Remember When: Nat Park (1996) | Documentary | KSPS PBS
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Remember When: Nat Park (1996) | Documentary | KSPS PBS