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About The west shore. (Portland, Or.) 1875-1891 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1884)
THE WEST SHORE. 122 with tho mighty Columbia, Spokane River is a picturesque stream. Ksecially is this bo Mow the fulls. A short (iiHUm from the city tho river enters a canyon and flows fur fifty miles through gorges mid high timbe-clrid lulls. AWit four miles below the city is n group of rock forma tions known ns tho "Ikrrel and Pitcher Rocks, from In t in I n VI IP nil nn mi ' i il . 1 M....AA ... IK. .un .il.ini.fu llioir cioho rewmwmii-" k' w w.j.v.. .. .. .1 il . . 1 .. ..l.i:...A nn.l 11.11. lh region to Hie norm inn Hennery in buui.ih", mm -"---evT wny ho turns tho pleasure-seeker need not want for inspiring wn to gaze umiii. Hmkano Falls has an organize 1 Hoard of Trade, com inmed of its intelligent and energetic business men, which is constantly engaged in promoting the welfare of the city. Its interest and influence covers a wide range and embrace tlio entire region tributary to the city. Immi grants and capitalists lxking into tho resources of the country are treated with courtesy and suppliod with all necessary information. Tho United States Land Oflice, for all of Washington Territory north of Snake River and east of the Columbia, is located here, also a branch oflice of the Northern Pacific Land Department These com bine to render this an especially desirable place at which to Heouro information about the lands of Eastern Wash ington, and t be used as a base of operations while Hcarching for a suitable location. The business men who are engaged in the work of building up the city and developing its resources are worthy of special mention: The real intuit linn of Buyer, Allen & Clarke is com moted (if Home of the most energetic business mon of the city. Their knowledge of tho resources of the country, and the value of property in the city and surrounding region and it adaptability to certain purposes, is very intimate, rendering their judgment in selecting land, lots, null Hites, etc, extremely valuable. Some of the most dosiinble property now on tho market has been placed in their hands for disposal non favorable terms. They make a HeciHlly of investments for iiou-residonts, of negotiating loans upon ample real estate security, and of insurance. ()ne of the finest properties in Spokane Falls is the addition iii J, J. Rrowne, which lies just west of the city nnT. Mr llrowno is one of the early residents of the county, and had choice of the many lino locations in and around the citv. II ment and enro, and ho has now some valuable business ..... .-, ,,nM.riy. mo addition to Stiokano Falls Wring his name is most beautifully located mid des r! . .. . .or imsineKH purines. It lies in a triangle rW iiaiiLMnan t:reo- n.l i - a ii ' ,,J R ' vny on me west, and bor ders! on the north Ki... i: . i "l "l..r m toward the river! nrnkhig draina o e dE and residence mid mi.r .-.Lu . ml.".SH avenue itkirt. n 1 1. . ...... .... n h . . h"u. A Ground i'K " Ul in improving this Wd S'a MHK3i srrSM w. ?,,e lies hiih ftl1 iiis riX , M .r." ,,h;",wt 'Me resi- addition is that it is jus d d T 7 IW"'8 firt in the' mar 7 T , ') Mills ranks ought after. AWsrs. W.1L f tZ i P ? ,or UM . Xe,ut fll) -r ,- the corner of Howard and Front streets, where all orders will receive prompt attention. One of the best hotels in Spokane Falls is the Mozart House. The furniture is new and everything appertain ing to the house is neat and clean. The table is supplied with all the delicacies of the season, and the nrirvw charged are very moderate. Cannon s Addition to Spokane Dalls lies contiguous to the business portion of the city, and is a picturesque and beautiful building spot. Many of the most wealthy citizens are erecting residences1 there.' Mr. Cannon has just completed a $50,000 residence bh this property, and many other fine buildings are being erected. Lots for residence and business are now offered in. Cannon's Addi tion at rates which render them a good investment if only purchased for speculative purposes, but especially desirable as a permanent investment for a residence. On another page may be seen an engraving of Mr. Cannon's residence, which is located in the center of the tract It overlooks the city and falls, and is a handsome residence. 1 I 11 I 1 T 1 1 . . . Deautiruiiy situated, just as gooa property as that on which it stands is for sale to all who desire pleasant homes. One of the most enterprising business men is Mr. James Roe, one of the proprietors of the Blackhawk Livery Stables, and who also owns the famous "Idle Wild ' farm. This farm contains 240 acres, and is one of the richest in soil and most valuable farms in the vicinity of the falls. Ho is also proprietor of a valuable sawmill in the Cottonwood country, and is identified with manv other enterprises in the Territory. lne rantneon iJilliard rarlors are ntted in elegant style and everything is managed in a first class manner. Messrs. C. H. Duncan & Co. are the proprietors. All i acino coast ana Jiastern papers are kept in the reading rooms. CoBur d'Alene City, the point of embarkation on the ako for the mines, is most beautifully located on the lake, near the United States military uost It is ranidlv building up with business houses and residences, and is expected to be the base of supplies for the Coeur d'Alene imiiun. aho mm hoiecieu ior xne city nas a genne siope from the lake shore, is free from rock or underbrush, and commands a beautiful view of the lake and mountains to the west mid south. A fine onen atrricultural district lies to the north and east and also along the banks of the Spokane River, which flows from Mia lnko at this rvoint On tho St. Joseph River, which empties into the lake on ino souin, is one or tne hnest tracts of rich meadow land in tho Northwest. Splendid timber belts skirt the lake, which will yield an inexhaustible supply of lumber for building up the surrounding prairie. A part of the town site is owned by C. 13. King, the post trader at Fort Cceur d Alone. Mr. King has two general merchandise stores, anil can furnish miners' supplies right at the point of embarkation at living prices. He still has choice lots, which he will sell to parties desiring to utilize them for business or residence purposes. As a summer resort Caw d Alene City lias attractions unsurpassed by any other point on the const Fishing, hunting, boating (sail, row or steam boat), driving, etc, are among the pastimes enjoyed there, in one of the most agreeable climates in the world. The town site owned by Tony A. Tubbs, at Cceur f -r n .7 mliinfl tlep water on the lake, at the head ot lulibs liny, an engraving of which can be seen on another page. The steamer landing is in the center of tne shore hue of this tract A sawmill is being erected on the southern extremity of the tract, which will soon be lurnishing plenty of lumber, and then building will be more rapid than ever. Town lots in this tract are rapidly advancing in value.
