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Cheney Electric Light Works and Leifer Apartments: A sign of prosperity in the rural countryside

By Ryan Yetter
From generating electricity to embalming corpses, this 19th-century Cheney building has had many uses.

Cheney's Interurban Depot: A Reminder of the Electric Trolleys

By Ryan Yetter
100 Years Ago, Light Rail Connected Many of the Region's Small Towns to Spokane

The Gifford Odd Fellows: The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows were not so odd.

By Ryan Yetter
An organization that spread across America and the world like a wildfire, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that was the first of its kind to include women. The Odd…

A Snapshot in the Life of John McAdams Webster: A Coast to Coast Adventure from West Point to Fort Spokane

By Ryan Yetter
Plagued by poor health, John McAdams Webster served in the U.S Army at a time when military conflict was unlikely. But no matter where his career took him, he served with distinction. As a school…

Indian Scouts at Fort Spokane: A Failed Experiment or Cultural Resistance?

By Ryan Yetter
Native American scouts were widely used by the US Army beginning with the Revolutionary War. Indian scouts helped the military navigate through unfamiliar terrain and cultures. These native men,…

Fort Colvile: A Hidden Gem in the Columbia Basin

By Ryan Yetter
Two global fur trade companies became one through a forced merger, a deal that would have a lasting effect on the fur trade in the Pacific Northwest.

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