Dodson's Jewelers is closing

After 131 years, Dodson's Jewelers is closing the store.

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Thu., Nov. 15, 2018

Dodson’s Jewelers owner, Penn Fix, is closing the store after 131 years.

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After 131 years, Dodson’s Jewelers owner, Penn Fix, his wife Debra Schultz, and dog, Daisy, are closing the store on Riverside Avenue in downtown. Spokane, Wash.

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Penn Fix assists customers, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Customers look for selections, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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An hand-made clock sits in front of the photos of past owners of Dodson’s Jewelers. From left John Penn III, John Penn Fix Jr., and founder George R. Dodson.

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FILE- In this Jan. 12, 2017 file photo, Penn Fix holds one of George R. Dodson's -- the original owner of Dodson's -- pinky rings, which Dodson likely engraved himself featuring a sapphire and a diamond.

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FILE- In this June 13, 2017 file photo, the Dodson's Jewelers sign is photographed.

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FILE- In this June 13, 2017 file photo, Dodson lineage, from left, John Penn Fix Jr., John Penn Fix Sr., George R. Dodson is photographed.

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John Penn Fix Jr.

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George R. Dodson

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John Penn Fix Sr.

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Dodson’s window display in 1948.

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FILE- In this 1967 photo, the new look at Dodson's Inc W517 Riverside, is shown in this view of an addition that doubles the size of the 80 year old jewelry firm's downtown store. The old and new areas are connected by large openings at left.

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Jack Fix, circa 1960s. He served on the board of the governors for GIA

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FILE- Interior of Dodson’s in 1947.

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FILE- Interior of Dodson’s in the 1930s.

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FILE- Interior of Dodson’s in 1941.

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Street Scene - 1910-1914 Dodson's on the right side, clock visible. The clock front was changed in the 1940s. This building burned in 1915 and was replaced with another structure. Dodson's remained in the same location until 1987.

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FILE-The Dodson's Jewelers building in 1887 to the left of the Spokesman-Review building.

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