Spokane Valley in Spokane County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The History of the Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds
Photographed By Irish Kate Barrett Chapter No. 1858 E Clampus Vitus
1. The History of the Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds Marker
Almost everyone who was born and raised in Spokane has a memory of the fair. Whether it's coming to view or show livestock, enjoying the iconic food or riding on the amusement rides. Most everyone has a memory created at the fair and for good reason. Spokane's Country Fair has been a staple of the area for over 130 years.
The first fair was held in Corbin Park in 1886 to the delight of the public and was held by the Washington and Idaho Fair Association. The fair was a showcase for everything the inland empire had to offer, from agriculture and livestock to its thriving mining and lumber industries. The fair was a hit and continued year after year. For the most part, until 1944 and had been held at several different locations including the Playfair Racetrack and took on several different names.
In 1952, the Spokane Interstate Fair reopened once again on its current location at the corner of Broadway and Havana, with an abundant 97 acres, the land had the space to accommodate the wide variety of attractions and showcases that are the backbone of the fair. Though the footprint has changed over the years, the spirit of the fair has not and families far and wide still continue to make life-long memories at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.
Dedicated June 17, 2022 - CY6027 Charter Doin's
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Special thanks to The Spokane Interstate Fairground Association
Donations by Saltese Companies (plaque stone) & Explore More Custom Design (laser etching)
Erected 2022 by Irish Kate Barrett Chapter No. 1858 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 47° 39.758′ N, 117° 20.609′ W. Marker is in Spokane Valley, Washington, in Spokane County. Marker can be reached from North Havana Street. The marker is in front of a flagpole once inside the fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 N Havana St, Spokane WA 99212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Spokane Library (approx. 1˝ miles away); M-R Military Wagon Road (approx. 2.3 miles away); James J Hill - "The Empire Builder" (approx. 3 miles away); The Not So Little Train That Could...And Did (approx. 3 miles away); Bridges in Spokane (approx. 3.2 miles away); How the River Became Home for Sqelix — Spokane Tribe (approx. 3.2 miles away); What's in the Water (approx. 3.2 miles away); An Evolving Shoreline (approx. 3.3 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2023, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 27, 2023. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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