Glover Field
Text
The city of Spokane purchased land in Peaceful Valley to build an athletic stadium in 1912. The Stadium boasted a six-lane running track and bleachers that could hold 10,000 spectators. The Stadium was used by local high schools for track meets and football games. It was also housed fairs, shows and carnivals.
On October 31, 1917 the field was renamed and dedicated to James N. Glover, a founding father of the city of Spokane. A granite monument was dedicated that day and still stands in front of the Community Center.
In 1925 the bleachers were condemned. In 1937 the bleachers were dismantled because they had fallen into disrepair. The high schools purchased their own stadiums and no longer had use for Glover Field.
Today the field is mainly used by the Community Center for outdoor activities.
Files
Events at Glover Field
Packed bleachers on the Spokane River.
Early Postcard of Glover Field
Prior to its dedication as Glover Field, the Municipal Stadium hosted events on the Spokane River. Source: Spokane Public Library, Northwest Room, Postcard Collection
Sitting In Front of a Tipi
Among the tipis at Glover Field during the 1925 Northwest Indian Congress. Source: Spokane Public Library, Northwest Room
Dances at Glover Field
During the Northwest Indian Congress of 1925. Source: Spokane Public Library, Northwest Room
Dressing Outside Tipi
Putting on regalia at Glover Field during the Northwest Indian Congress of 1925. Source: Spokane Public Library, Northwest Room
Tipis at Northwest Indian Congress, 1925
Tipis form a circle at Glover Field during the 1925 Northwest Indian Congress. Source: Spokane Public Library, Northwest Room
Northwest Indian Congress, 1925
The Northwest Indian Congress was held in Spokane and used Glover Field for many events. Source: Spokane Public Library, Northwest Room
Glover Field is Dedicated
Photograph of the new monument and dedication of Glover Field in 1917.
James Glover Monument
Two views of the monument, showing its face and rear.
"Monument Stirs Debate"
Spokane debated moving the Glover Field monument to the grounds of Expo 74. However, due to its resemblance to a gravestone, the stone remained in place. Source: Spokane Daily Chronicle, November 19, 1973.
Glover Field narration.
Recorded by Danielle Mujica.Northwest Indian Congress Narrative