The Old National Bank Building today.

ID: 5388 ~ Source: Wikipedia courtesy of user Wbartsma ~ Date: 2010s

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Burnham designed the building in his typical neo-classical influenced style. While he took no risk and didn't bring something revolutionary to the city of Spokane, his customers were more than satisfied with this Chicago School design.

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Old National Bank building

By Tyson Eckert and the Spokane Historical Team

In 1891 the National Bank of Spokane was created with the backing of wealthy businessmen from the region. At the time there were few notably tall buildings in Washington. The National Bank hosted a nationwide competition for the design plan of the…