History
The Clark mansion is one of Spokane’s finest examples of 19th century American craftsmanship. In the late 1800’s the original owner by the name of Patrick Clark, hired the famous Kirkland Cutter to design one of the most extravagant mansions in the Pacific Northwest. when the massive 12,000 foot home was completed in 1898, it was the talk of the town, if not the entire west coast. The 3 ½ story extravaganza, suggesting Spanish and Moorish influences, included rounded corner towers and arched loggias. The exterior sandstone was imported from Italy and the brick was made in St. Louis, Missouri .
The interior included custom made Tiffany lamps and chandeliers made in New York, onyx fireplaces, 14-foot stained glass windows, golden lined chairs, silk curtains, and a grandfather clock that was said to have cost $17,000. Behind the mansion was the combination of carriage house and stable. Sparing no expense, the mansion and its furnishing cost $13,000,000.
