Emerson/Garfield, Spokane
Emerson/Garfield is a neighborhood in Spokane, Washington. It is located immediately north of Downtown Spokane's North Bank and extends out into the inner northwestern portion of the city. Emerson/Garfield is a diverse neighborhood with residential, commercial and civic zones all bordering one another, with density ranging from single-family homes to multi-use buildings. Due to its location in the central area of Spokane, Emerson/Garfield is criss-crossed by numerous arterials and thoroughfares. Along those main roads are numerous commercial and retail districts of importance to both the neighborhood and city as a whole.
Monroe Street looking south over Emerson/Garfield towards Downtown Spokane
Alonzo and Louise Barnett House
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
North Central High School
Downtown Spokane or Riverside is the central business district of Spokane, Washington. The Riverside neighborhood is roughly bounded by I-90 to the south, Division Street to the east, Monroe Street to the west and Boone Avenue to the north. The topography of Downtown Spokane is mostly flat except for areas downstream of the Spokane Falls which are located in a canyon; the elevation is approximately 1,900 feet (580 m) above sea level.
Downtown skyline from the West in 2007
The Great Northern clock tower and U.S. Pavilion in Riverfront Park
Spokane Convention Center and DoubleTree Hotel
The North Bank area of downtown south of Boone Ave.