2181 VIEWS
RIVER VIEW OF KENDALL YARDS
John F. Thamm
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Size
24"X18"
Date Listed
October, 21st 2012
Original
Yes
Price
$1600.00
AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION
I painted this scene in early Spring, just before the first foliage. This is a view of the RiverWalk on the Spokane River from my studio window. This view changes daily with the light and the seasons.The Pacific Northwest ForumVolume X, Number 2, Pages 2-11Spring, 1985, Spokane's Peaceful Valley Historic District,by Nancy Gale Campau"Nestled at the foot of Spokane's West Main Avenue and tucked securely in between the bluffs of Browne's Addition and the Spokane River is an area known as Peaceful Valley. The area is unique in its historic integrity. With the majority of the houses dating from the turn of the century... The area has always been a distinct enclave within the city of Spokane, both physically and socially, and this division has been maintained. Most of the homes are simple, wood frame structures, sometimes referred to as the "pioneer" style, a visual reminder of the blue-collar neighborhood of 1900, the only cohesive neighborhood of its kind in the city.Years before the coming of settlers, this narrow valley along the Spokane riverbank just west of the roaring falls was an inviting place for the Indians of the area to gather. It was not a permanent camp site, but rather one where Spokane Indians came to hunt, fish and dry the salmon which they caught in the river.(1) The Indians learned to raise a few crops from the early traders, and they planted their crops on the rich land along creeks or near springs. Several of these gardens were located in the Valley, which was laced with springs.(2) Indians, fur traders and explorers forded the river between the falls and the mouth of Hangman (Latah) Creek, where the present Chestnut Street now intersects the river.(3) An old Indian trail led up the bluff on the north side to the site of Drumheller Springs. "