A new hope
PART TWO -- 1926 - 1950
Spokane and the Inland Northwest began the second quarter of the 20th century in prosperity and Prohibition. Generally, the city and area enjoyed the optimism and growth of the Roaring '20s -- until the 1929 stock market crash silenced the economic boom. Eight long years later, the region's economy rebounded. During World War II, Spokane became an important manufacturer of war materiel and the area was a training center for thousands of servicemen. After the war, Spokane began an industrial and cultural renaissance.

"A Century in Review" is a celebration of the 20th century in the region. This section looks at the area's history from 1926-1950. The first edition, published March 28, covered the first 25 years of the 1900s. Subsequent keepsake sections will be published in September and November. The sections are filled with stories and photographs that appeared in The Spokesman-Review and the Spokane Chronicle during each quarter century. We hope you enjoy the look back.