Spokane: “Age of Elegance Reimagined” Showcases Local Furnishers to Raise Funds for Historic Preservation of D.C. Corbin Mansion, September 6-20
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~ Spokane, Wash. - The historic D.C. Corbin House, now known as the Corbin Art Center, is set to host an event showcasing the Age of Elegance Reimagined. From September 6th to the 20th (closed on Sunday, September 14th), visitors can experience the beautifully decorated mansion with fine home furnishings from local businesses and interior designers.

The event will take place at the Corbin Art Center located at 507 W. 7th Ave and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can also join guided tours led by historians and have the opportunity to purchase furniture on display from The Tin Roof, Ennis Fine Furniture, and Burbank Interiors.

Admission for the event is $10, with all proceeds going towards the preservation of the historic facility. The current efforts are focused on restoring the front veranda. If approved by voters in November, funds from the Parks & Recreation levy will also be dedicated to ongoing maintenance needs of the mansion which serves as an art center hosting classes for all ages.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at SpokaneRec.org under "Corbin Art Center" or at the door. Admission is valid for the duration of the event, allowing visitors to return any time through September 20th.

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Guided tours will be available on select dates and times led by interior designer and historian Cindy Blue-Blanton. Discounted private group tours are also available for groups of six or more at $8 per person. Interested parties can email rgriffith@spokanecity.org for more information on availability.

The D.C. Corbin House holds significant historical value as it was designed and built by renowned architect Kirtland K. Cutter for D.C. Corbin himself who made his fortune in railroad and mining businesses. After his passing, his widow Anna sold the home to the Parks department in the 1940s. The Corbin Art Center, a program of City of Spokane Parks & Recreation, has been located at the mansion for over 50 years and offers affordable and quality fine arts and crafts programs for children and adults.

For those interested in contributing to the preservation of the D.C. Corbin House, donations can be made at https://givebutter.com/CorbinArtCenter through the Spokane Parks Foundation.

City of Spokane Parks & Recreation manages nearly 120 properties across 4,000 acres of park land including manicured parks, natural lands, aquatic centers, golf courses, sports complexes, and an arboretum. They also offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities to improve the health and quality of life for the community. To learn more about their offerings, visit spokaneparks.org or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @SpokaneParks.

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