A b/w view of one of the two waterfalls that flows by Canada Island.
The Spokane River Falls are Spokane’s finest natural attraction, as well as the heart of Riverfront Park. Located in the core of Spokane, the falls of the Spokane River flow and often rage as the seasons change. The Spokane River flows from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake Roosevelt and the Spokane Falls are perhaps the most dramatic transition along the 111 mile run.
From the earliest of times, the Spokane Falls were a gathering place for the Spokane Tribe of Indians as a source of food and beauty. Many generations later the falls became a gathering place for all nations with EXPO 74 World's Fair and is still shared daily by people from around the world.
The town was originally founded as "Spokan Falls."
The city's name is drawn from the American Indian tribe known as the Spokane, which means "Children of the Sun" in Salishan.
After The Great Fire of 1889 and the rebuilding of the downtown, the city was reincorporated under the present name of "Spokane" in 1891. Not sure why they did that. Wish they would return to the original name, Spokane Falls.
Enjoy a terrific Thursday!
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