Whitten Block, Spokane

Name: Whitten Block
Address: Spokane, United States

#47 among attractions in Spokane

Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Whitten Block is a historic five-story building in Spokane, Washington. It was designed by architect Lorenzo M. Boardman, and built in 1890 for investor Leydford B. Whitten at a cost of $40,000. Tenants included a dry goods store, a flower shop, a shoe repair store, a candy store as well as clothing stores. ()

Coordinates: 47°39'28"N, 117°25'22"W

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South Side (Riverside)Spokane United States

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Day trips

Whitten Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riverfront Park Carousel, River Park Square, Spokane Arena, Riverfront Park.

~1120 ftN
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Riverfront Park Carousel, Spokane
6 min walk • The Riverfront Park Carrousel, also known as the Looff Carrousel and the Natatorium Park Carousel, is a carousel in Spokane, Washington built in 1909 by Charles I. D. Looff as a gift for Looff's daughter Emma Vogel and her husband Louis Vogel, who owned Natatorium Park in Spokane.
~730 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Entertainment
River Park Square, Spokane
4 min walk • River Park Square is a shopping mall and entertainment complex in Spokane, Washington. The shopping center was originally opened in 1974.
0.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Spokane Arena, Spokane
15 min walk • Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the western United States, located in Spokane, Washington. Opened in 1995, it is home to the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League.
~1750 ftN
Park, Playground
Riverfront Park, Spokane
9 min walk • Riverfront Park, branded as Riverfront Spokane, is a public urban park in downtown Spokane, Washington that is owned and operated by the Spokane Parks & Recreation Department.
~1560 ftN
Waterfall, Park
Spokane Falls, Spokane
8 min walk • Spokane Falls is the name of a waterfall and dam on the Spokane River, located in the central business district in downtown Spokane, Washington. The city of Spokane was also initially named "Spokane Falls".
~1750 ftNE
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
INB Performing Arts Center, Spokane
9 min walk • The First Interstate Center for the Arts is a 2,700-seat theater and entertainment venue in Spokane, Washington. It is located in Downtown Spokane along the south bank of the Spokane River adjacent to the Spokane Convention Center.
~1520 ftNW
Bridge
Monroe Street Bridge, Spokane
8 min walk • The Monroe Street Bridge is a deck arch bridge in the northwestern United States that spans the Spokane River in Spokane, Washington.
~1290 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, Spokane
7 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic cathedral in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Spokane.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Spokane Civic Theatre, Spokane
17 min walk • Spokane Civic Theatre is a nationally recognized non-profit theatre located in Spokane, Washington. Incorporated in 1947, the theatre is one of the oldest community theatres in the country.
~610 ftW
Romanesque revival architecture
Review Building, Spokane
3 min walk • The Review Building is a historic six-story building in Spokane, Washington. It was designed in the Romanesque Revival style, and built with terra cotta in 1891 to house the offices of The Spokesman-Review. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 24, 1975.
~760 ftN
City hall
Spokane City Hall Building, Spokane
4 min walk • The Spokane City Hall Building is a historic building in Spokane, Washington. It was designed by German-born architect Julius Zittel, and built in 1912. It was used as Spokane's city hall until 1982, when it was replaced with new offices in a former Montgomery Ward department store.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whitten Block?

Nearby attractions include Miller Block, Spokane (1 min walk), Downtown Spokane, Spokane (3 min walk), Athleta at Riverpark Square, Spokane (3 min walk), Review Building, Spokane (3 min walk).

How to get to Whitten Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitten Block:

Bus

Plaza Zone 2 • Lines: 22, 23, 27, 43, 45, 94 (1 min walk)
Plaza Zone 3 • Lines: 21, 26, 28, 29, 39, 60, 61, 64 (1 min walk)

Train

Spokane (10 min walk)