Monteville

Judge John brinkley built the Montville block at 1899. Montville block is a single hotel, which means that each tenant has his own room as a privacy measure. In Spokane, single-person residence or self-discipline organization system is a common way of life for many working-class people. The rent of these rooms is $65,438 +0-2 per day, compared with $5 per week in the early 20th century. Initially, there were 30 tenants on the second floor and 30 tenants on the third floor of Montville. Montville is the oldest hotel in Spokane.

The story of Montville is also the story of William kilmer. Kilmer worked as a hardware clerk from 1899, and became the vice president and manager of the company where he worked from 1909. 19 10, kilmer and G.A. Brown bought United Hardware Company, and they later sold the store in 19 13. 19 13 years, kilmer established kilmer hardware store in Montval block. With the passage of time, Kilmer Hardware continues to expand, occupying more retail space on the first floor of the building. Kilmer hardware later became Kimer &; Sons Hardware Company, from 19 13 to 1966, continues to be the first-floor tenant of Monwell block. 1937, William kilmer bought Montville from his old friend John brinkley. In the1970s, Monteville block was used as a youth hostel to provide affordable housing for male and female tourists who came to visit the 74th World Expo. After the World Expo, Montville block is no longer operated as a hotel, and the upper two floors are empty. In 2005, after many renovations, the existing Montville Hotel, the catacombs bar and the Boy Scout Hotel opened.