Small towns dot the landscape surrounding Spokane. Here is the final page of the Bamonte 'Tornado Creek Publication images.

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A SPRINKLING OF HISTORY. BAMONTE STYLE.

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS PAGE LIKE THE PREVIOUS TWO PAGES ARE COMPLIMENTS OF TONY AND SUZANNE BAMONTE OF TORNADO CREEK PUBLICATIONS. ALL BLACK AND WHITE ARE BUT A FEW OF THE MANY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS FROM THEIR BEST SELLING BOOK  "SPOKANE AND THE INLAND NORTWEST HISTORICAL IMAGES"

THOSE IN COLOR DERIVED FROM "VINTAGE POSTCARDS FROM OLD SPOKANE"

Just another display of the literary Craftsmanship of Sheriff Tony Bamonte and his Wife Suzanne.

A little known fact that you were always afraid to ask.

Apparently the Hudson Bay co settlement in the Colville's were not the first white settlers in Eastern Washington in 1826. The first were either Explorer David Thompson on the banks of the Spokane river or the the Northwest Co. in the far north reaches of Idaho. One sure bet is that the Fur Industry was in full swing long before all others.

1810 is about the earliest of recorded history of our corner of the world.

The entire area is encompassed by nature at its apex.

Following closely on the heels of the Fur Traders were the Missions and Missionairies

As the Fur Traders florished and dwindled after a half century, Mining took up the c ross, from a Prospector with his gold pan and a tiny poke of precious gold to mass mines and inconceivable wealth bringing prosperity to the entire regine beyond ones fondest dreams. But even the mining industry slowed to a trickle within the seemingly predestined time period of a half a century.

As the Indian watched the encroachment of the Pale faces, could they possibly see what lay before them?

While the region increased in size & scope, so to did Spokane Falls. Spokane was the hub as all the pieces fit together. Somehow no one part of the region was left behind which proves the old axium, There's a lid for every pot.

As the Wagon trains moved slowly across the Nations landscape and took up residence at their pleasure, a tragedy was unfolding of which we give little thought to today. Many mighty Indian Nation were brought to their knees, slaughtered and sentenced to prisons called Reservations.

A vast array of industries sprang to life simutainiously. As towns started thriveing, Dairy Farmers and Wheat ranchers plied their trade while local lumber Mills labored to keep pace with burgeoning demand. But the key to a lasting prosperity was fast approaching.

The Indian US Military wars raged over a period of several decades but by the mid 1850s the tribes had lost their freedom thus clearing the way for peace for the onrushing settlers to lay clain to this vast domain and all its bountiful treasures.

Spokane Washington was fast becoming the Hub of the Inland Empire. Money flowed into town from the Silver Valley like water that streamed in via the Spokane River, fed by the headwaters formed at huge mountain ranges in Rugged Idaho and points north and south. The Spokane River flowed through the very center of the city, supplying water in total abundance and latter electricity from Washington Water Powers Generators.

The mighty steam engines were churning accross the plains and mountain ranges, hastily built bridges and stands of timber that stood almost impenetrable. The Federal Government granted free land on both sides of the Railroad track 10 to 20 miles wide with alternating owership. One square mile R.R,, one square mile Federal Government to assist the Railroads in financing this almost impossible indeaver.

Mr. Hill who owned the Great Nortern Railroad constructed his huge complex of machine shops, turn tables, maintainence center. It was of a dimension seldom seen from Coast to coast. And around it sprang up the subsidery of Spokane, the town of Hillyard. At the same time just a couple miles to the east of Spokane another Rail Yard was built right adjacent to the Stockyards which was fast becoming a center for the live stock from the now increasingly abundant Beef, Hog and Sheet market..

As the many Rail Road Companies decended on Spokane both from the East and West it did not go un-noticed that many Wagon trains left Spokane daily for the outreaches of communities springing up in all directions. Thus began a multitude of Branch lines like a spiderweb to The North to the Canadian line, the West, Northwest, south west, all wheat and cattle ranch country. To the North and East lay a great stand of softwood timber beyond your wildest imagination.

From the base of this photo and extending only two blocks lies what is know as the Center of Elegence to this very day. Every single Building from the center of this photo east was destroyed by the Fire of August 6th 1886. The Cresent Dept. store as well as the impressive Review Chronicle building was spared, combined with the street of Elegance. The distruction of 20 square blocks took its toll and in some respects really never regained its total regality.

And as the Railroads built tracks they paved a lifeline for small outlying areas to start little towns. They sprang to life every few miles along the the rail sidings. Others grew by the many many lakes in the regine and became recreational strongholds and the play grounds for nearby dry towns. In return the town folk and the farmers received supplies and shipped their products by the lifeline.

Among the many elegant buildings destroyed was this one. Built in the style of pure grandeur as were a great many other Theaters and Hotels. A bit of local pride was destroyed that fatal day, never to regain its original stature it would seem.

Most every farm has and raises at least one or perhaps several types of farm animal and at some point these animals are destined for the slaughter house. This is big business, make no mistake. About a third of the Wheat rancher but a very important segment of Agriculture. This is where Armours enters the picture.

Even during the trials, heartbreak toils and strife it seems there is alaways a time to relax and enjoy life. These hardy Western Pioneers had a haven to choose from. Sking, Boating, Fishing, swiming or relaxing at your favorite Lake resort of which there were more than just a few.

Question. How many Sheep dogs and shepards does it take to ride herd on 80,000 head of sheep. Q # 2. How many decilbles when all 80,000 sheep bleet simultainiously? I have other questions but it would seem I'm wasting my time.

Small lakes were and are abundant around the 'Big City' 30 miles north of Spokane is the clear cool fish laden Loon Lake. Somehow it has remained just that. At the far North end was a Resort named Morgan Park. At its entrance was a Virgin Pine tree and it still stands today. Beside it was this Ferris Wheel. The Morgans were great hosts and once the Railroad was no longer just wishful thinking Loon Lake sprang to life with the many from all walks of life who longed for a weekend of pure heaven and yes, even some rest.

There must have been a system for feeding and watering these critters not to mention cleaning out the stalls.

Of the very few what could be termed huge lakes in the Western USA only two come to mind, Lake Tahoe and the Gorgeous Flathead of Montana, as large as the Pend Oreille, Coure D Allene and Priest Lake. All within a radius of 30 to 80 miles of Spokane.Priest Lake being the most pristine lake ever and somehow through great effort, still is. Add to these the smaller lakes like fly specks and you have a recipe that could fufill any appetite.

Then theres the logger that cut every single one of the logs with a two man cross cut.

Couer D Alene (Heart of Gold) Lake is a mere 35 miles East of Spokane so it naturall draws more attention than most others. Two large rivers feed it via wide slow moving flows thus allowing large excursion boats to ply the wilds of Idaho. In the early days an Electric Train traveled daily between Spokane to the delightful Liberty Lake, half way to CDA lake as its final destination.

Well there you have it. The life blood of a thriving bustling hard working red blooded American fife style. Plain and simple and every single person enjoyed it to the fullest.

So wheather working in Sunny Downtown Spokane or playing in the Wilderness there was not one reason to concern your self with regards to the security of your abode or the safty of yourself and Loved ones. This man was looking out for you and had your best interests at heart.

Well perhaps everybody but the wheat rancher. Ask him a simple question Well how'ed ya make out this year Clyde? The answer was always,'Well I just about broke even'

Oh, I just made about enough to break even Bob.