Irving Elementary School
W. 1716 Seventh Avenue

Named for Washington Irving, an early American author, Irving School was built in 1890. In 1901-1902, a five-room brick addition was attached to the schoolhouse. In 1912, a portable unit used for industrial art classes was built, and in 1919-1920, the school was again expanded to include a permanent five-room addition and auditorium. By 1966, Irving School had been in continuous classroom use for 75 years, longer than any other school building in the city’s history. In 1972-1973, the school was closed and demolished with the exception of the building’s multi-purpose room, which was purchased by the Spokane Elks Lodge. Students from Irving attended Lewis & Clark High School.