Spokane is a city rich with history, one that’s filled with odd and otherwise obscure details.
For longtime residents, it’s easy to view the region’s historic landmarks as simply part of the urban background while moving through the day, thinking little of the stories behind such places. But there are plenty of curious places that make Spokane the distinct place it is today.
Secret Spokane: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure by Adriana Janovich, a Pullman-based author and former food editor for The Spokesman-Review, aims to change that. Published in April, the book provides readers with unique insights on local history via concise chapters on dozens of area landmarks…