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August 17, 2006

New center puts Spokane on the map

  • It is the second largest convention center in the state, after Seattle's, and will allow Spokane to reach far beyond the Northwest for conventions.
    • By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
    Associated Press Writer

    Photos courtesy of Integrus Architecture
    It was a challenge for architects to shoehorn the 100,000-square foot building into a tight triangle on the river between the Division Street Bridge and the existing center.

    SPOKANE — It may look like an overturned rowboat, but business leaders say the newly expanded Spokane Convention Center will float the local economy.


     
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