Patsy Clark Mansion Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here's the photo of the Patsy Clark Mansion, This is across the street from Fotheringham House. It's really nice to see these old places being restored by the owners.

From: www.historicspokane.org

This mansion was built for Spokane mining millionaire Patsy Clark and his family in 1897. Spokane's most prolific and celebrated architect, Kirtland K. Cutter, designed the residence to be the "most luxurious mansion ever" after a directive from the owner. Cutter traveled around the world, collecting materials and furnishings for the house. The exterior sepia sandstone is from Italy, the brick was made in St. Louis, Missouri, and stained-glass windows were made by Louis Comfort Tiffany in New York City. Patsy Clark lived in the mansion until his death in 1915; his wife Mary remained in the house until 1926. Eugene Enloe, an investor, purchased the house and later sold it by 1950. The house served as the Francis Lester Inn, a restaurant and event house until 1982. It was then restored as Patsy Clark's Restaurant. Spokane architect Dennis Young was commissioned to design the project, at a reported cost of $233,000. In 1995, Chuck Quinn sold Patsy’s to a group of Spokane businessmen, and, within a year, one of the group members, Steven Senescall, bought out his partners and become sole owner. Mark and Monty Danner, also owners of the Clark House at Hayden Lake, Idaho, purchased the restaurant in November 1999. The restaurant ceased operations in 2001 and the building was purchased by the law firm of Eyman, Allison,Fennessy, Hunter, and Jones in February 2003 who are restoring it to former glory.

phwall, pauloog, gunbud, fulvio52, jusninasirun, gracious, denisn72, danos has marked this note useful

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phwall (5546) 2009-03-21 23:49

Hi Jason,
Wow, that shot looks great. The light you've captured is perfect. What an amazing history this mansion has, and isn't it good to see the new owners wanting to do the restorations rather than rip it down to put up some glass and chrome monstrosity.
I'm getting a bit sick of these ultra sharp and perfectly exposed shots, bloody hell, the pressures on me again.
Cheers mate
Peter

pauloog (6426) 2009-03-22 1:46

Hello Jason,
A well rendered witness of this jewel of American architecture. Clear well exposed colours and a fine contrast with the snow and the sky.
>Well done.
Regards,
Paul

rodgerg (23849) 2009-03-22 1:58

Hello Jason,

Very orginal hoise, very interesting and very nice too. Nice shot with the house which arise very well in the snow and in the blue of the sky.
Best regards,
Roger

Nicou (44641) 2009-03-22 3:08

Hello,

Merveilleuse maison, el cadrage est parfait, de couleurs grandiose entre rouge et core, de toute beauté.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

npecanhuk (13713) 2009-03-22 5:43

Hi Jason!
Interesting and attractive architecture! I like the colors!
Sharpness is adequate, exposure is correct!
Viewpooint was well chosen and the composition is simple but pretty effective! TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

gunbud (27789) 2009-03-22 9:34

Hi Jason,
Wonderful example of late 19th century gilded age architecture typical for wealthy Americans of the period.
You have special light here bringing out all the rich details the intricately designed mansion that really stands out brilliantly against the vivid blue sky.
Excellent note about the details of building such a grand home.
Regards, Tom

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-23 4:17

Good morning, Jason.
Looks like this time the weather was finally on your side. What a splendid example of local architecture, bathing in gorgeous light. Its shapes remind me somehow of the Winchester Mansion (America's most haunted house) in San Jose, CA. That's a house that was under construction, continuously, for 38 years...
Great shot buddy, love it! Have a good day, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

jusninasirun (10185) 2009-03-23 17:48

Hi Jason,

Very good work in putting this mansion into frame. Very nice perspective in warm color and beautiful sky.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

gracious (20017) 2009-03-24 1:45

Hello Jason,
Thank you for sharing such beautiful and awesome mansion with it's unique architecture design! the colour as well!
captured well in best pov especially a good displayed of light and shadows over the place!
thanks for the sharing
Tony

denisn72 (6977) 2009-03-26 14:47

Hi Jason!
One of youtr best photo! Excellent distribution of light, amazing colours and great point of view. It is very pleasant to look at. That is a very charming house. The note is interesting and useful. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
Best regards
Denis!

danos (32264) 2009-04-17 18:16

Hello Jason,
very nice presentation of this old Mansion,with the specific architectural line, of this multi level construction.Lucky the owners that live in a Mansion like this.Well done.

Regards,Danos

anto95 (1794) 2009-05-08 6:37

Hi jason,
Wonderful light and colours, great contrast picture.
Antonello