Age of Elegance Reimagined Showcases Local Furnishers to Raise Funds for Historic Preservation of D.C. Corbin Mansion, September 6-20
Spokane's Corbin Art Center will present the "Age of Elegance Reimagined" event from September 6-20, featuring local businesses' furnishings and guided tours. Admission costs $10, with proceeds aimed at preserving the historic D. C. Corbin House, particularly the restoration of its front veranda. Historian Cindy Blue-Blanton will lead tours on select dates, encouraging community participation.
If the Parks & Recreation levy is approved in November, it will allocate maintenance funds to the mansion, ensuring its continued operation as an art center. The Corbin House, designed by architect Kirtland K. Cutter, has served as an art center for over 50 years, promoting fine arts education. The mansion was originally gifted to the city by D. C.
Corbin, a prominent figure in railroads and mining. Donations for ongoing preservation efforts can be made via the Spokane Parks Foundation's website. The event emphasizes the community's role in supporting local heritage and arts programs.