Clark Mansion
Also known as Francis Lester Inn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Clark Mansion
Clark Mansion, at W. 2208 2nd Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 31, 1975. It was among the first 7 of Spokane’s 131 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Washington, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗1898 to today
- 1898Built, designed by Kirtland Kelsey Cutter
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 51 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
W. 2208 2nd Ave., Spokane · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
39 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Clark Mansion
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Questions about Clark Mansion
Is Clark Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 31, 1975 (Register number 75001873).
Is Clark Mansion a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Clark Mansion?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Clark Mansion?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75613353 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.