Knickerbocker, National Register building in Spokane, Washington.
The Knickerbocker is a Beaux-Arts building from the early 1900s in Spokane that spans multiple floors with entrances along Howard Street. Its facade displays various architectural elements typical of commercial structures from that era.
Albert Held designed this structure in 1911 during Spokane's rebuilding period following a major fire in 1889. Held was a pioneer of modern architecture in the region and shaped the style of many buildings that reconstructed the city.
The building reflects how commercial structures were designed during this period, with features that show the shift from 19th to 20th century building practices. Its multiple floors and street-facing facades reveal the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined early 1900s construction.
The building is located at 501-507 Howard Street and maintains its original exterior appearance while serving current commercial purposes. Visitors can view the facades from the street and explore the multiple entrances that show how the structure is organized.
Each floor displays specific architectural details that show Held's careful division of vertical space and the way natural light flows through the interior. This attention to inner design was unusual for commercial buildings of that time.
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