About this property
The Montvale Hotel is a boutique hotel in Spokane, Washington. Originally built in 1889 as an SRO (Single Room Occupancy Hotel), the Montvale Hotel also served Spokane as an apartment building, a brothel, and as a youth hostel during Expo '74 and then was abandoned for 30 years. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places on its own merit, and is also listed as a contributing property to the West Downtown Historic Transportation Corridor.
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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 98000369. It was listed on April 12, 1998.
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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 Montvale Block listed on the National Register?
Montvale Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Montvale Block?
Montvale Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Montvale Block?
The period of significance for Montvale Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Montvale Block?
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