On West Main Avenue at Adams Street on West Main Avenue.
Established in 1891 by pioneer settle J.D. Bassett, the Adams County bank was the first financial institution in the county. Now the second oldest brick building in the community, the two-story structure features flat arched fenestration with . . . — — Map (db m303168) HM
On West Railroad Street at North Adams Street, on the right when traveling south on West Railroad Street.
Edgar Dewitt (E.D.) Gilson arrived in Ritzville in 1885. He played an important role in the civic life of the newly founded community, enough to place him among the prominent names listed in Spokane and the Inland Empire . The fire . . . — — Map (db m303165) HM
On West Main Avenue at North Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on West Main Avenue.
This two-story brick building was featured in The Coast Magazine , January 1908, because of its distinguishing corner turret designed in Victorian Gothic style. The rounded turret is the only one of its kind in the county and is faced in . . . — — Map (db m303163) HM
On West Main Avenue at North Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on West Main Avenue.
This was the first brick structure built in Ritzville and named "The Brick" by Mr. Greene. The stucco veneer was added in the late 1890's to create a more monumental appearance. The second floor was the Greene's residence until they built a lavish . . . — — Map (db m303161) HM
On East Main Avenue at N Division Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Avenue.
The Pioneer State Bank was founded and built by N.H. Greene and was the second bank in the community and county. Mr. Greene also built the portico and the N.H. Greene building (#16 on your tour). The second floor was used as a Masonic hall for many . . . — — Map (db m303171) HM
On East Main Avenue at North Division Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Avenue.
Prior to this structure being built, there were several small framed buildings on this site. One of those framed shanties housed a newspaper printing business, Der Beobachter. This 400-seat theatre was built for Roy Irvine, who ran the . . . — — Map (db m303164) HM
On West Main Avenue at North Adams Street, on the right when traveling south on West Main Avenue.
Funded by Andrew Carnegie, this well preserved building is one of fourteen Carnegie-funded libraries in eastern Washington. It was one of the earliest dedications and one of the most generous grants made. Prior to this structure being built, the . . . — — Map (db m303158) HM
