Spokane Junior College
Spokane Junior College was a two-year college that operated from 1935 to 1942 on the South Hill of Spokane, Washington. Originally known as Spokane Valley Junior College, it was a reorganization of Spokane University, which was located in the Spokane Valley.
Spokane Junior College leased the buildings formerly used by Spokane College from the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America. 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). The building was torn down in 1969 to make way for the Manito Shopping Center, which presently occupies the site.
References
- ^ 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).