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…

Spokane's first bank once stood on this site. Located on the northwest corner of Howard St. and Spokane Falls Boulevard (formerly Front St.), approximately where the Fountain Cafe is today, first stood the Bank of Spokane Falls. Pioneer and…