American Legion Building - part of Heritage Walk
John K. Dow, F. Lewis Clark, American Legion Building, Spokane Heritage Walk, Renaissance Revival style,sponsor
The American Legion Building is an example of the commercial Renaissance Revival style. Built in 1901, the five-story masonry block was built by businessman, mining tycoon and yachtsman, F. Lewis Clark.
John K. Dow was the architect tasked to build and furnish one of the finest club quarters on the west coast. Clad in Minnesota sandstone, blonde pressed brick veneer, creme-colored terra cotta embellishment and possessing a unique inset loggia with Corinthian capitals, Clark's vision came true.
Unfortunately, Mr. Clark mysteriously disappeared in Santa Barbara on the night of January 16th, 1914. Only his hat was found in the surf the following day.
The building is now known as American Legion Post #9. The original mansard roof, destroyed by a fire in 1939, was reconstructed as part of a renovation project which began in 2003.
Posted by Nadine S., Spokane’s Homegrown Tourist
Category: Y Yodio Experiences
Located in N. 108 Washington, Spokane, WA
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