National Register of Historic Places

Corbin Park Historic District

Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Listed
November 12, 1992
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
92001584

About this property

The Corbin Park Historic District is a 35-acre historic district in the Emerson/Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) since 1992, and is listed on the state and local historic registers as well. It is made up of 87 buildings, 81 of which are considered to be contributing properties to the historic district. It is notable as one of the oldest intact neighborhoods in the city. Corbin Park sits at the center of the historic district as a four block long and well-forested park between Waverly Place to the south and Park Place to the north, two blocks west of Division Street. The bounds of the district extend one-half block from the park to the north and south and one block from the park to the east and west.

Location

Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
47.68503, -117.41943

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Spokane Public Library
Industrial
0.6 mi
Garland Theater
Civil War
0.7 mi
Barnett, Alonzo and Louise, House
Industrial
0.8 mi
US Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House
Industrial
1 mi
Muzzy-Shine House
Industrial
1.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Spokane Plains (September 5, 1858)
1858Indian Wars
0.7 mi

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When was Corbin Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Corbin Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Corbin Park Historic District?

Corbin Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Corbin Park Historic District?

The period of significance for Corbin Park Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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