Sat., May 7, 2016

S-R Archive find of the day: 1957 Davenport Hotel

Gail Shatwell of Spokane takes a sneak-peek at the new Davenport Hotel eight-sided pool, which was the focal point of an "aqua terrace and lounge." More than 500 civic and business leaders, newspaper, radio and television representatives were invited to the dedication in the summer of 1957 where a fashion show, water show and diving displays were on the agenda. (Photo Archive)

S-R Archive find of the day: In this 1957 photo, Gail Shatwell of Spokane takes a sneak-peek at the new Davenport Hotel eight-sided pool, which was the focal point of an "aqua terrace and lounge." More than 500 civic and business leaders, newspaper, radio and television representatives were invited to the dedication in the summer of 1957 where a fashion show, water show and diving displays were on the agenda.

Posted May 7, 2016, 8:55 a.m.