Good Old Days

Construction of Eells Park

In 1912 a Women's Club association made it possible to construct a park on the west corner of North and East streets and bordering Lake Street in Colfax. This image was taken during construction of the park which was named after the Rev. Cushing Eells. Source: Colfax 100 Plus by Edith E. Erickson.

125 years ago

July 24, 1891

Some of the nicest fruit that is sold in this market – and Spokane – eats luxuries equal to those found in much larger cities and comes from the the Snake river region, says the Spokane Spokesman.

It is highly flavored and delicious.

“We find it...