About this property
The Davenport Hotel is a historic hotel located in downtown Spokane, Washington, United States. Originally a successful high-end restaurant, it is one of the possible places where the first Crab Louis (reportedly named after Louis Davenport) was created and served. The hotel was designed by architect Kirtland Cutter, and built in 1914 for $2 million ($64.3 million in 2025 dollars).
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75001874. It was listed on September 4, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Davenport Hotel listed on the National Register?
Davenport Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Davenport Hotel?
Davenport Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Davenport Hotel?
The period of significance for Davenport Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Davenport Hotel?
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