What is the oldest cemetery in Spokane?

What is the oldest cemetery in Spokane?

Originally established as Fairmount Cemetery on May 29, 1888, Fairmount Cemetery served as the Spokane community’s “Official City and County Burial Ground”. This cemetery park is made up of 160 acres with just over 80 developed.

Is there an underground Spokane?

Underground 15 opened on the corner of First and Howard in 2014. The bar sits in the same spot once occupied by the Blue Spark. But it is what can be found in their basement that qualifies it as a Hidden Spokane attraction.

Is the Greenwood Cemetery staircase in Spokane Washington haunted?

According to local legend, the staircase at the Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane, Washington, is more than just a little haunted. If you walk up the stairs without any lights on, the story goes, you will see the faces of men, women, and children when you reach the top.

Where are the pioneers buried in Spokane WA?

Some of Spokane’s more prominent pioneers are buried in the lower two terraces, among the large trees. The 3rd Terrace has newer lawns and several mausoleums set along the top of a cliff, from which one can see the sunrise over downtown Spokane.

Does the Spokane railroad still run through Greenwood?

Technically, it still runs through the second terrace, called the Bench, and under the top terrace. However, in preparation for the 1974 World Exposition, the City of Spokane revitalized the city center where the main railroad hub was, forcing the rerouting of several rail lines, including the line through Greenwood.

Where was the original location of the Spokane railway line?

Originally, the hope was for the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway line to cross the Spokane River near where Riverside Memorial Park lies and go through Greenwood, where a terminal was to be built, and continue north then west toward the Cascade Mountains.