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If renewed by voters, the library's property tax would collect 7 cents for every $1,000 of property value in Spokane, meaning the owner of a $400,000 home could expect around $28 of their property ...
Carnegie Library ca. 1890s. The Spokane Public Library was established in 1894, after two unsuccessful attempts at creating a library system in the city. The system was acquired by the city from the Union Library Association, a partnership between the Sorosis Club and Carpenters Union, who had started the private library in 1891.
Spokane Public Library's revamped central library branch is set to reopen July 11, having closed in February 2020 for renovations. And with a number of new features and amenities, including brand ...
Feb. 13—Renewal of a Spokane Public Library levy, constituting around 18% of the department's entire yearly budget, was passing by a sizable margin Tuesday night. The measure was succeeding with ...
The Spokane Public Library is a historic building in Spokane, Washington. It was designed by architects Herman Preusse and Julius Zittel, and built in 1905. [2] Its construction cost $100,000, with $85,000 coming from Andrew Carnegie. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) since August 3, 1982. [1]
The Spokane Public Library - East Side Branch is a historic building in East Central, Spokane, Washington. It was designed by architect Albert Held, and built in 1913 with a donation from Andrew Carnegie. [2] It was used as a library until 1980. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 3, 1982. [1]
On Monday, the Spokane City Council approved placing a $7.6 million three-year library levy on the February ballot and a $225 million 20-year parks levy on the August ballot. Initially, both ...
Apr. 18—The Spokane County Library District is honoring National Celebrate Diversity Month with a walk through some of Spokane's history. The 4.5-mile route has 29 stops at plaques, statues and ...