Historic Spokane in Classic Photos - "Wagon Train 1885"

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Great Gifts for the Holidays - Or Any Time!

Historic Spokane in

Classic Photos

from The Spokesman-Review Archives

    A wagon train camped east of Spokane Falls in 1885, eventually steering its way to town by looking for the cupola atop Gonzaga College; early telephone linemen circa 1885 celebrating atop a pole after pulling the wire that would connect Spokane by voice to the world; Christmas Season 1928 in downtown Spokane; and ²Tough sledding² in the winter of 1890-91.

   These great prints from The Spokesman-Review archives, illustrate Spokane¹s respect for the past and its drive to the future. Even as the age of supply-packing wagon trains was ending, the age of the street car and telephone was coming on.

   Now these historical photographs can be yours‹each restored and replicated with state of the art technology, printed on high-quality archival linen-textured paper, then matted and framed in acid-free, museum-quality materials.

   Quality, framed prints of this type and size often sell for more than $500, but these fine, framed prints are priced at only $249, plus tax, shipping and handling. You can save all shipping charges by arranging to pick up your framed print at The Spokesman-Review office.

   Do not confuse these matte-finish, fine-art prints with posters or mass-produced ³frame fillers.² Each photograph is printed and framed in a limited, numbered heirloom-quality edition. No more than 100 of these signed reproductions will be produced, assuring that your print will be not only strikingly powerful and beautiful, but rare.

   Historic photographs make great employee-recognition gifts, ideal for recognizing promotions, retirements, key employment anniversary dates and successful project leadership. They also make great personal gifts for birthdays, holidays and graduations.

   The joy of the wire crews, climbing and raising their hats atop the giant telephone pole, practically cries out ³Onward and Upward² to an aspiring employee (or an inspiring boss)!  And for people expanding their horizons, the wagon train is particularly relevant this winter - symbolizing the ³manifest destiny² of those who explore today¹s frontiers.  And that picture is a reminder that our forebears endured harsh climates without the aid of snowplows, gas and electric heat, automobiles and public transit.

   Reproduced on paper that will last without fading for at least 100 years, the three horizontal high quality, collectible prints measure 28 1/2 inches wide by 21 1/2 inches high, with an image size of 20 inches wide by 13 inches high. ³Onward and Upward² measures vertically at 21 1/2 inches wide by

28 1/2 inches high, with an image size of 13 inches wide by 20 inches high.

  Printed on acid-free, archival art paper

  Matte finish

  Makes a unique gift for birthdays,

    promotions, retirements andsuccessful

    project leadership

    Each framed print comes with a Certificate of Authentication and Limitation signed by a representative of The Spokesman-Review. The certificate is packaged in a separate protective plastic sleeve attached to the back of the frame.

   The framed prints are not only attractive, but also educational. They make a great addition to home or office‹magnificent conversation pieces you will be proud to own and display.

   These unusual pieces of Spokane history are available now for the affordable price of only $249, plus applicable tax and shipping. As a certified, limited edition, no more than 100 prints will be available.

Orders are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until the edition limit of each photo print is exhausted. 

Supplies are limited.

No more than 100 of each of these fine prints will be sold.

 To guarantee Christmas delivery, pickup from our downtown office on 12/23/10 (order must be received by Sunday 12/19/10).