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Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to place a memorial plaque honoring the 1914 completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link. The event commemorates the historic golden spike ceremony that established Spokane as a vital railroad hub in the American West.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to place a marker celebrating the 111th anniversary of the golden spike that completed the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link. The event recognizes the historical significance of the railroad in connecting Spokane to the west coast. The marker, funded by the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be located along the Centennial Trail under the Monroe Street Bridge.
The City of Spokane postponed the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, causing significant slowdowns on N. Ash St. from Sept. 22-24. Rockwood Blvd. will also close between Grand Blvd. and Cowley St. from Sept. 15-17 for essential infrastructure work.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to unveil a memorial plaque recognizing the historic completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link in 1914. The event commemorates a significant milestone that established Spokane as a vital railroad hub. The marker was secured by the Daughters of the American Revolution and placed in cooperation with local preservation offices.
Spokane's Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project has been postponed, causing significant slowdowns on southbound Ash Street from Sept. 22 to 24. Meanwhile, Rockwood Boulevard will close for construction from Sept. 15 to 17, impacting traffic near Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Spokane will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the 1914 “Golden Spike” railroad milestone on September 15, 2025. Community members will gather to place a memorial plaque along the Centennial Trail, recognizing the event's significant impact on Spokane's transportation history. The marker honors the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff, a crucial railroad link that enhanced connectivity to the west coast.
Spokane city officials postponed the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, causing lane reductions on North Ash Street from September 22 to 24. Rockwood Boulevard will also close for construction from September 15 to 17, impacting local traffic and pedestrian access.
Construction projects in Spokane will cause significant traffic disruptions. The Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades have been postponed, while Rockwood Boulevard will be closed for water and sewer system work from September 15 to 17. Drivers should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the 1914 golden spike ceremony on September 15, 2025. A memorial plaque will be placed along the Centennial Trail to honor the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link, which significantly improved travel times to the west coast.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to unveil a marker commemorating the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony that completed the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link. The event recognizes the significant impact this achievement had on Spokane's development as a major railroad hub.