Country:
United States
State/Province:
Washington
City:
Spokane
Building Name:
Gesa Pavilion
Native Name:
Other Names:
U.S. Pavillion
Street Address:
574 N Howard St
Postal Code:
99201
Architect(s):
Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson (original)
Garco Construction, NAC Architecture, Berger Partnership, and Marc Fornes (2019 redevelopment)
Developer:
Official sources:
Unofficial sources:
https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspo...or-elements/pavilion-and-event-shelters/
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/mar/11/then-and-now-riverfront-park-us-pavilion/
Interesting Facts/Records (in own words):
Built by the U.S. government as the centerpiece for the 1974 World's Fair as the U.S. Pavillion, the structure is defined by a 150-foot central mast and an extensive cable-net canopy structure covered with vinyl.
Following the world’s fair, weather damage forced the removal of the vinyl covering, leaving the distinctive steel skeleton, which came to be one of Riverfront Park's most recognizable landmarks.
In 2019, the structure saw a $24M+ restoration which transformed it into an open-air event space with an elevated catwalk and LED light shows; it was later renamed the Gesa Pavillion in 2025.
Official Building Website URL: Wikipedia.org URL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverfront_Park_(Spokane,_Washington)
CTBUH.org URL :
Structurae.de URL:
Coordinates (with decimal fraction):
47.6626132, -117.4190379
Heights--
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Reminder: (Use Meters)
- antenna:
- spire:
45.7
- roof:
- top floor:
- other heights:
Current Building Status (Built, Proposed, Cancelled, Destroyed, etc...):
Built
Construction Dates--
- started:
- finished:
1974
- destroyed:
Above ground floors:
Underground floors:
Unit count:
Building Use(s):
other (monument, amphitheater, observation)
Structure Type(s):
frame
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