Spokane Junior College was a two-year college that operated from 1935 to 1942 on the South Hill of Spokane, Washington.[1] Originally known as Spokane Valley Junior College, it was a reorganization of Spokane University, which was located in the Spokane Valley.[2]
| Type | Two year |
|---|---|
| Active | 1935–1942 |
| Location | , , United States 47°37′40″N 117°23′58″W / 47.627705°N 117.399327°W |
Spokane Junior College leased the buildings formerly used by Spokane College from the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America.[3] Facing decreased enrollment and increased operations costs during World War II, the college shut down in 1942 and merged with Whitworth College (now Whitworth University).[4][5] The building was torn down in 1969 to make way for the Manito Shopping Center, which presently occupies the site.[6]
References
edit- ^ Gorseth, Royce. "Price not as perfect as picture." The Spokesman-Review, December 16, 1983 (accessed September 15, 2012).
- ^ "Expand Spokane Junior College." The Spokesman-Review, March 23, 1935 (accessed September 16, 2012).
- ^ "Junior College Leases Spokane College Plant." Spokane Daily Chronicle, April 21, 1936 (accessed September 15, 2012).
- ^ "Junior College Joins Whitworth." Spokane Daily Chronicle, February 20, 1942
- ^ "Spokane Junior College Closes." Ellensburg Daily Record, February 17, 1942
- ^ "Shopping Center Site Readied." Spokane Daily Chronicle, April 22, 1969 (accessed September 15, 2012).