Whitten Block
Also known as Hamer's
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Whitten Block
Whitten Block, at N. 1 Post St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1993. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Romanesque, as it does for 6 other Washington listings. 25 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Spokane, 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 · 42 MB · National Archives↗1890 to today
- 1890Built, designed by Lorenzo M. Boardman
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 33 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
N. 1 Post St., Spokane · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
43 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Show the other 25
Romanesque style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Romanesque.
Memories of Whitten Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Whitten Block
Is Whitten Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 14, 1993 (Register number 93000362).
Is Whitten Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Whitten Block?
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 Whitten Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 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 75613407 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.