Merchant’s Parking Association Minute Books, 1934-1967
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Merchant's Parking Association (Spokane, Wash.)
- Title
- Merchant’s Parking Association Minute Books
- Dates
- 1934-1967 (inclusive)19341967
- Quantity
- 2 v.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 64
- Summary
- Established by downtown Spokane merchants in 1934 to provide off-street parking for customers. Functions of the association were later absorbed by other groups, particularly private parking lots. Articles of incorporation, corporate minutes, and articles of dissolution.
- Repository
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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (Eastern Washington State Historical Society)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is not restricted.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Merchant’s Parking Association was established by downtown Spokane merchants in 1934 to provide off-street parking for customers. With the increasing number of automobiles, the need for such parking became greater each year. The functions of the organization were absorbed by other groups, particularly private parking lots.
Content Description
The collection consists of two minute books, 1934-1952, 1952-1967, containing articles of incorporation, corporate minutes, and article of dissolution.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Publication RightsCopyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Preferred Citation
Merchant’s Parking Association Minute Books (MsSC 64), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Automobile parking--Washington (State)
- Central business districts--Washington (State)
Corporate Names
- Merchant's Parking Association (Spokane, Wash.)--Archives
Geographical Names
- Spokane (Wash.)--Business, industries, and trades--Automobile parking
- Washington (State)--Business, industries, and trades--Automobile parking
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles of incorporation
