25 September 2020

Patsy Clark's Restaurant 6.3 (1996-1999

Patsy Clark's Restaurant Part 6.3 1990s (1996-1999)

1996

4 January 1996

When was the last time you had lunch at Patsy Clark's


Patsy Clark's, 1996

This new ownership would be Niles and Seneschall, who bought the mansion in December 1995


8 January 1996

Thanks Spokane


Patsy Clark's, 1996


19 January 1996

Patsy's Early Week Dinner Spectacular, upcoming Wine Tasting Dinner, Cigar Smoker's Dinner


Patsy Clark's, 1996


24 January 1996

Du jour Scroggie cooks his way to the top, with recipe


Staff, Du jour Scroggie cooks his way to the top, with recipe, 1996

This starts at the end, because I couldn't find the beginning of the article.  Scroggie is the head chef at Patsy Clark's.  Here is an entree recipe for chicken.


26 January 1996

Patsy's Early Week Dinner Spectacular -- Upcoming Special Cigar Smoker's Dinner


Patsy Clark's 1996


12 February 1996

Patsy Clark's -- When only a Mansion will do


Patsy Clark's 1996


16 February 1996

Dining Skills presented by Merrily Bjerkestrand


Patsy Clark's 1996

Once more with dining skills for children and teens.  Merrily Bjerkestrand is an etiquette consultant, and will begin sessions in March.  But, space is limited!


Patsy's Early Week Dinner Spectacular, Upcoming Powerhouse Red


Patsy Clark's 1996


25 February 1996

Cigar Sisters are banding together


Clark, Cigar sisters are banding together, 1996
photo by Kristy MacDonald
Clark, Cigar sisters are banding together 1996

I didn't even know this was a thing.  Clark writes that cigar smoking is a hot new trend among women, who are emboldened by such celebrity cigar sisters as Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Lauren Hutton and supermodel Linda Evangelista.
Karyn, pictured above, is one of nine women to attend this posh cigar dinner, held in Patsy Clark's restaurant.
When these gatherings began 2 1/2 years ago, only one brave woman showed up.  She was probably there more in good-natured support of her macho man.
Karyn came to Patsy Clark's to help celebrate the 51st birthday of her dad, Rob, a clinical psychologist.
Appreciating fine cigars is a wonderful politically incorrect craze that continues to confound cross-eyed, anti-smoking zealots
It was only a matter of time before women lit up.  The Coeur d'Alene Resort, for example, recently advertised its first women-only cigar dinner and quickly landed 15 reservations at $65 a head.
The vice president of a national cigar magazine says her national publication was originally geared toward older, very wealthy men.  The sudden interest by women caught the magazine staff off guard.
There may be an intimidation factor about a woman armed with a cigar.

1 March 1996

Lunch at Patsy Clark's -- SouthWest Chicken


Patsy Clark's 1996


3 March 1996

Lunch at Patsy Clark's -- Fresh Broiled Washington Ling Cod


Patsy Clark's 1996


26 April 1996

Cigar Smoker's Dinner


Staff, Cigar Smoker's Dinner, 1996

Amazing how I'd never heard of such a thing before today.  No other advertisements that I'd found.  And yet here is the second one in the newspapers.  Apparently another Cigar Dinner is in the works. 

Now I have a song stuck in my head -- 




26 July 1996

Look for Craven's Coffee at Patsy Clark's


Craven's Coffee, 1996


30 August 1996

Historic Labor Day Weekend at Patsy Clark Mansion


Patsy Clark's, 1996


11 October 1996

Chef Scroggie has left Patsy Clark's


Staff, Chef Scroggie has left Patsy Clark's, 1996

Chef Scroggie now runs the kitchen at Spokane's first Cucina-style cafe.

Time for an Intellectual Interlude 

What's Cucina-style?  I searched, and found the address it used to be at, 707 W. Main in downtown Spokane.  Today, March 2020, it looks like an Apple store flanked by a bank and North Face, and across the street from another bank.   https://www.yelp.com/biz/cucina-cucina-spokane
I also found Cucina! Cucina! chopped salad recipe here -- https://www.food.com/recipe/cucina-cucina-chopped-salad-copycat-318169
I still don't really know what cucina means, but that's all the research I'll do for now.


18 October 1996

When the Occasion Requires a Special Touch


Patsy Clark's, 1996


1997

Not very much happens this year, that I can find in the newspapers.  There is a nursing maxim that says, if it isn't written, it didn't happen.  This seems to be the case, here.  There are a few things I didn't pull out.  Reunions.  Basics of financial planning lecture.  Piano playing schedule at various places including the mansion.

9 March 1997

Katherine Shipley Dixon obituary, great granddaughter of Patsy Clark


Dixon, 1997

This is the obituary for a Great Granddaughter of Patsy Clark.  
Her parents were John and Rhea Richards Shipley
Grandparents were Harry and Ella Clark Richards
Great grandparents Patsy and Mary Stack Clark

Her find a grave memorial is here -- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84348148

16 April 1997

Patsy Clark's Brunch for Mother's Day


Staff, Patsy Clark's Brunch for Mother's Day, 1997

Some ideas to help you celebrate Mother's Day.  Including Brunch at Patsy Clark's


17 September 1997

At home at the Clark House


Kelly & Tinsley, At home at the Clark House, 1997
Kelly & Tinsley, At home at the Clark House, 1997



Chef Everett Fees was once the Executive Chef at Patsy Clark's, now running the kitchen at The Clark House in Hayden Idaho.  Recipe included.  
At first, I was very confused.  The Clark House in Idaho is owned by another mining man who is not related to Patsy Clark.


9 November 1997

A new way to warm up to Spokane


Culver, A new way to warm up to Spokane, 1997

Culver, A new way to warm up to Spokane, 1997

Culver, A new way to warm up to Spokane, 1997


18 November 1997

For a change, try dressing up for a night out


Peterson, 1997

Peterson, 1997

Peterson writes that there is a new grass-roots movement slowly gaining support.  Dressing up when going out.  "It used to be that a lady never went out of the house without gloves."  Others complained that no matter what the event, people in Spokane wear jeans.
At Patsy Clark's restaurant, the banquet coordinator says they are in a particularly unique predicament:  "We are a four-star fine dining establishment, but we do not have a dress code because it's important to us that our customers feel comfortable while enjoying an evening out."
Whether it's a play or the Spokane Symphony, jeans seem to be the apparel of choice.  It it's a truly formal occasion you'll see jackets worn with the jeans.
This propensity toward denim is linked to our frontier heritage.  Or, the middle age Baby Boomers continue to prefer the easygoing clothing of their youth.
We need to start showing the children that jeans are not always the right choice in clothing.  Peterson advocates that women wear a dress to a restaurant once in a while.  Men to choose a suit.


28 November 1997

Too lazy for haute couture


Presta, 1997

In response to the Peterson article, above.

5 December 1997

This New Years' Eve


Patsy Clark's 1997


1998

Fifty years after Mary Clark dies 1948, the mansion continues as a private residence -- For roughly the first fifty years after the Clarks passed on [1998] the Mansion was used as a private residence (Patsy Clark Mansion, n.d.)

25 March 1998

Carriage house to become bridal chapel


Bartel, 1998

The carriage house was the separate building behind the Clark home that once held the dairy cow and the Shetland pony for the children, and the driving horses for the Clark family.  Which later became apartments to generate income.  Now, the owners Niles and Senescall will convert it into a bridal chapel. 
This will restore the interior to its original configuration, and will accomodate up to 150 wedding guests.  The owners have spent more than $150,000 upgrading the property.
When we got here two and a half years ago, it had been a restaurant for 15 years, but the roof leaked, the paint was gone, and the landscaping looked like the Adams family lived here.
I would love to see photos of weddings done in the Carriage House Bridal Chapel

22 October 1998

Stately Old homes being put to modern uses


Prager, Stately Old homes being put to modern uses, 1998

While this article is not specifically about the Clark Mansion, it describes some of the travails of owning an historic monument.

27 October 1998

Clark Mansion keeps its ghosts hidded from hunters


Clark, keeps its ghosts hidden from hunters, 1998

Restaurant well-known for its spirits by Doug Clark
Apparently, seven people, including a professional psychic, spent a night inside the Patsy Clark Mansion looking for ghosts.  This endeavor was initiated by the columnist Doug Clark.  The seven included Gardner the psychic, Jeff Sparks the general manager, Sherry Moe the creative consultant, the Spokesman-Review photographer and Doug Clark.  Two others were tagging along just for fun.
They made it out alive.
"If ever a house was worthy of a Stephen King novel, this is it."
Over the years, many who have lingered in the mansion ... came away with a laundry list of tales
Bones in the basement.  Ghosts who wander the hallways.  Candles that won't stay lit.  Doors that slam mysteriously.  A ceiling that drips for no reason ...
Housekeepers have been so freaked out they left and won't return.  A dishwasher became very upset at what he saw.  
Rose Rhoades describes herself as the "resident ghost manager."  She is the one who discovered water dripping over the bar.  They placed a bucket under the drip, went upstairs to find the source of the leak.  They found nothing.  But the bucket had several inches of water, and the ceiling plaster was beginning to pucker and stain.  They called the manager, who thought they were playing a sick joke on them.  Because he found completely dry and intact plaster, absolutely dry as a bone.

Ghost Stories continues

Clark, Ghost stories as much of a draw as food, 1998

In 1997, the bookkeeper was alone on the second floor when she felt an eerie presence.  When she turned, she saw a woman in a white peignoir (see below) facing her, with a hand on the railing.  "She was watching me, but I could see through her.  It was like she was partially transparent."  
Another relates how every candle that she'd lit on the empty second floor dining room went out after she'd left.  She lit them a second time, and when she returned once again to the room, they were all extinguished.
At another time, a loud crash sent two workers up to the second floor to find every door and cupboard blown open.  
The night of the ghost-hunt, the bar fireplace flue was choked up, sending smoke from the fire into the room.  They just could not get it to work.  Employees finally carted the smoldering logs outside using silver serving trays.  After which the pianist plays "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes."
In 1982, two days before the restaurant opened, a couple of workment found a pair of ancient high-buttoned women's shoes in the dirt floor.  Along with a couple of suspicious bones.  The manager saw them as a potential public relations nightmare.  The workers got rid of the evidence, and continued laying concrete on that dirt.
That is sad, actually.  Today, they could probably run some DNA testing to find the owner.  It could be dog bones, too.

Time for Intellectual Interlude

peignoir is pronounced pen-WAH (or is the best I can come up with).  You can hear what the word sounds like by visiting How To Pronounce website, here.

The female ghost was in a white peignoir, according to the witness.  Let's find out what that is.
According to Wikipedia, it is from the french word for a long outer garment for women.  It is frequently sheer, and made of chiffon or another translucent fabric.  The images below are from Wikipedia

A 3-piece peignoir set of nylon and chiffon, about 1960s
1906 example from Wikipedia



Smoke Gets In Your Eyes on youtube, here.  My favorite version is sung by the Platters!






17 December 1998

A Cut Above


Guilfoil, A Cut Above, 1998

This article is specifically about the architect, Kirtland Kelsey Cutter.  The cool thing about this is that the huge photo is of the Clark Mansion, and the detail on the lower left of the article explains some of the features that I'd wondered about.  I will include that detail below.


Guilfoil, A Cut Above, 1998


Guilfoil, A Cut Above, 1998

This last portion talks more about Cutter, explains that he was the primary influencer defining the California Style -- a hyprid blend of Mission, New England Colonial and Mediterranean.
He never gained the national recognition and lasting reputation enjoyed by some of his peers.  Those who became famous tended to write their manifestos.  Louis Sullivan (born four years earlier than Cutter) and Frank Lloyd Wright (born seven years after Cutter) are two such examples.  Cutter didn't write.  Cutter just built.




1999

Mark and Monty Danner, also owners of the Clark House at Hayden Lake, Idaho, purchased the restaurant in November 1999 (City of Spokane, 2005).


3 November 1999

Patsy Clark's sold


Kelly & Jacobson, Patsy Clark's Sold, 1999

The caption under the photo by Shawn Jacobson says that Mark and Monty Danner are the new owners, and pose with Chef Fees and Manager Jeff Sparks.  They hope to bring back the upscale atmosphere at Patsy Clark's in Spokane.
Writer Leslie Kelly says "It's been the source of juicy speculation on the restaurant grapevine for months, but now it's a done deal:  Patsy Clark's Mansion is under new management.
Monty Danner also operates the Clark House on Hayden Lake, Idaho.  Danner refused to admit just how much he paid for the restaurant (which sold for $1.2 million in 1995, just four years earlier).
In 1995, Chuck Quinn sold Patsy's to Niles, Niles and Senescall.  Less than a year later, Senescall became the sole owner, running it for four years.  During that four years, personnel changes and price hikes and more casual dress has changed things a lot.  But apparently, Sennescall was not really a restaurant type person.  

Kelly & Jacobson, Patsy Clark's Sold, 1999

Danner, in contrast, has considerable experience turning historic places around, including the Clark House in Hayden Lake.  Danner's first action was to bring back Chef Fees, who was chef at the Clark House for two years.  
Better food.  Formal black-and-white uniforms.  "This is a special-occasion place and we're going to run it like the finest facility in Spokane, in the Northwest."
They will continue with lunch and dinner daily, but work without cocktails or wine for about three weeks.

4 November 1999

If new owner Monty Danner does for Patsy Clark's ....


Oliveria, 1999
If new owner Monty Danner does for Patsy Clark's what he did for the Clark House on Hayden Lake, things are looking up for my favourite Spokane eatery.


11 November 1999

The Former Chefs of Patsy Clark's


Cafe Roma, 1999


7 December 1999

For Spokane fans, there's an afghan


Wille, 1999

For Spokane fans, there's an afghan that features the Patsy Clark Mansion, Loof Carrousel, Spokane Falls and the Clock Tower as well as eight other landmarks.  The all-cotton, 50-by-65-inch lap warmer comes in three colours, cranberry, blue and hunter green, all with a cream background.  It's a project of the Spokane chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the $40 price supports the group's educational programs and local charities.

P.E.O. is, according to their website https://www.peointernational.org/, a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; Educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stwardship of Cottey College and Motivate women to acheive their highest aspirations.

I have tried to find a photo of an afghan.  As of March 2020, I don't find one for sale, nor can I find an image of it online.  I have contacted the Washington State PEO on facebook, perhaps they can help me.





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18 September 2020

Patsy Clark's Restaurant part 6.2 1990s 1992-1995

Patsy Clark's Restaurant Part 6.2 1990s (1992-1995)


1992

15 January 1992

Celebrate the New Year


Patsy Clark's 1992


2 March 1992

Lunch at Patsy Clark's


Patsy Clark's, 1992


6 March 1992

That Italian Place, amids drylands, wins award


Vink, That Italian Place, 1992

Another mis-titled snippet.  Oh well, you should be used to it by now, Dear Reader.
Patsy Clark's, Spokane's landmark restaurant, is praised for its decor and wine list, but not particularly for the foot ("the restaurant isn't famous for its entrees") and only gets one star.


16 March 1992

G.O. Larson obituary


Spokane Chronicle, 1992
Spokane Chronicle, 1992

Larson, remember, was the one who saved the mansion from the wrecking ball.


24 March 1992

Banquets When only a Mansion will do


Patsy Clark's 1992


16 April 1992

Dinner at Patsy Clark's


Patsy Clark's 1992


5 May 1992

Patsy Clark's Spring Menu


Patsy Clark's, 1992


19 May 1992

A Night on the Town


Celebrity Limousine, 1992

This company has a special package deal:  Opera Show, and dinner at restaurant of your choice, including Patsy's.  
Is this company still around?  Let's look.
I found a company in the Tri-Cities area -- https://www.celebrity-limousine.info/
I found one in Metarie, Louisiana -- https://www.celebritylimoservice.com/
No company by that name in Spokane.  There are other limo services who either have celebrity drivers, or drive celebrities.  Oh, well.


10 July 1992

Check out the downtown dining scene


Kelly, Check out the downtown dining scene, 1992

Personnel changes at Patsy Clark's, but no changes to the food ... yet.


10 November 1992

Patsy's has good wine selection


Vink & Kelly, 1992

Here we find the extensive array of wines at somewhat affordable prices.  
The restaurant has about 5,000 bottles on had, one of the largest wine lists in Washington state.
"We showcase Northwest wines, we'll feature gold medal wines, we'll try to get hard-to-find wines."


Patsy's Party


Vink, Patsy's Party, 1992
Vink, Patsy's Party, 1992

This extensive article is quite special, so I will take some extra care, here.  Take note of that silhouetted image.  This is most beautifully done, something I would love to recreate.
Patsy Clark's is only 10 years old, though the stately mansion's turbulent history stretches back to just before the turn of the century, when Patrick Clark commissioned the home.  It stayed in the family until 1926, became a rooming house, museum and the Francis Lester Inn.  It was destined for demolition.
1977 it was purchased by three partners who fought zoning laws to open Patsy Clark's.  The anniversary party will benefit the Spokane Civic Theatre.
It's a place to show off to other people.  It's drawn compliments from people all over the United States, especially the East Coast, about how impressive it was.
But that [a conservative, no-risk menu] is changing....  This restaurant needs to go to the next level.  Chef Fees says "My approach is to know what's available in the current market and bring it in."
Soups are more creative.  Appetizers are wider-ranging.  Asian influences are appearing.
And the special entrees are considerably more diverse....
No changes slated for the building itself.  The article goes into detail about the rooms, the furnishings, describing the solarium, the library, and the original dining room with Monks watching from above.
Ah, there's my answer.  I wondered why Anderson and Quinn would purchase a building with no guarantee they could get the restaurant off the back burner.  
The furnishings, ironically, helped save the building.  When its new owners purchased it for $210,00 in 1977, they knew they could sell the Tiffany fixtures and glass for more than the building cost if they didn't succeed in winning approval for the restaurant.

Remember that photo in the newspaper?  The one I love?


HistoricImages, 1992


HistoricImages, 1992

Here is that image from HistoricImages who had it for sale on ebay.  I don't think it sold on Ebay, listed for $20, but the seller ended the listing because it is no longer available.  It would be interesting to see how he got it, what the provenance of the photo was.  And, where is it now?


25 November 1992

Patsy Clark died in 1915


Richards, J.S., 1992


28 November 1992

Clark Mansion begun in 1895


Tappe, 1992


10 December 1992

Reviews demeaning, frivolous


Zyskowski, 1992

In a letter to the editor, Zyskowski feels that writer Vink has more regard for his "cute" or "funny" appraisals and so-called wit than acting on substance and reporting with objective clarity.
She clarifies that he over exaggerated.  His format is demeaning and frivolous rather than informative.  Vink is an utter embarrassment to our community, ....


1993

1993 has very few newspaper articles for the search term "Patsy Clark's."  The search term "Clark Mansion" produced very few hits.  So, then.  This becomes part of the story.

3 January 1993

Celebrate the New Year


Celebrate the New Year 1993


3 September 1993

Clark Mansion Review


G.V., 1993


1994

11 February 1994

Clark Mansion Price range for dinner


Patsy Clark's, 1994
Patsy Clark's 1994

Yes, it may be a cliche to go to Patsy Clark's Mansion for a romantic evening, but it's a nice cliche.
This restored, turn-of-the century mansion in Browne's Addition has all the trappings for special occasions:  A real live piano player in the foyer, old-fashioned, gracious service, costly furnishings, antique furniture and -- oh, yes -- good food.
The sensation is similar to being invited for dinner at somebody's very expensive, very exclusive club (although there's no dress code, so there's no need to be intimidated if you don't own a tux).
Patsy Clark's menu tends to be conservative -- prime rib, lots of steak and so on -- but the execution is usually good and prices are reasonable -- mostly $13 to $18 -- especially considering the upscale ambiance  There's also the best wine list in Spokane and a sommelier to explain it, if necessary.


30 July 1994

Roofer's torch started Cutter home fire


Krasnow, 1994

This is the story of another house designed by Kirtland Cutter which went up in flame.  In trying to fix the roof, it is destroyed.


14 August 1994

Taste the Good Life Lite 'n Hearty


The Heart Institute of Spokane, 1994

Look for the symbol of healthy food at Patsy Clark's, among other Spokane establishments.


23 September 1994

Patsy Clark's -- If you want to see where the affluent citizen


Ehrbar, 1994


13 November 1994

Best First Course Soup


Deaconess Medical Center Foundation, 1994


19 November 1994

Mind Your Manners


Walter & Anderson, 1994

A cool concept.  I had dinner table training in Blue Birds, way back when.  I think every child should have this training, even if they are going to be burly biker-dudes, or she will never sit at an elegant table ever again.  It is good for them.


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 became sole owner (City of Spokane, 2005).

6 January 1995

Celebrate the New Year


Patsy Clark's, 1995


3 February 1995

Lawsuit Angus Meats vs Patsy Clark's Mansion


The Spokesman-Review, 1995

Did Patsy Clark's manager forget to pay his meat bill?


24 March 1995

Dinner menu


Patsy Clark's 1995

New dinner menu includes:
  • Pan seared pancetta and pesto chicken breast with a grain mustard vinaigrette and roasted rosemary new potatoes for $13.95
  • Pacific halibut filet, tomato, garlic butter, fresh cilantro and chablis sealed in parchment paper and baked.  Unveiled table side, served with rice for $16.95
  • Saute of chanterelle, shiitake and oyster mushrooms with smoked gouda cheese baked in a savory pastry crust, served with carmelized garlic rosemary broth and select spring vegetables for $12.95


26 May 1995

Letters to Patsy Clark, made a fortune singing, by Bing


Patsy Clark's 1995

I love the sarcasm and humor in this new line of advertising.  Someone has a great imagination.


2 June 1995

Letters to Patsy Clark, most extensive wine list


Patsy Clark's 1995


9 June 1995

When can I see ghosts by Ima Believer


Patsy Clark's 1995

As far as I know, this is the first PRINTED mention of ghosts in the mansion


16 June 1995

Father's Day Challenge by Needa Idea


Patsy Clark's 1995


23 June 1995

Mother of all Branches


Patsy Clark's 1995

Let's look at the Catalpa Tree for a minute.
According to Wikipedia, the Catalpa (or Catawba) is native to regions of North America, the Caribbean, and East Asia.  Most are deciduous, grow about 40-60 feet tall with spreading branches about 20-40 feet.  They bear large panicles of showy flowers, white to yellow.  In late summer or autumn the fruit appear.  They are long, 8-20 inches long full of small flat seeds with two thin wings each.  
The large leaves, dense foliage and shape of the tree make it ideal for wind and rain shelter.  The fruit husks that fall late summer are a nuisance.
The wood is quite soft, but it is a popular wood for turning and for furniture when well seasoned.  Also it is occasionally used as a tonewood in guitars.  The article lists 37 different sub-species of the Catalpa.
The tree is also known as the Indian bean tree and cigar tree.
 (Wikipedia -- Catalpa, 2020)


The image below is from Wikipedia

Catalpa leaves and bean pods of Northern Catalpa
from Wikipedia. link here



14 July 1995

President George Bush visit


Patsy Clark's, 1995


21 July 1995

Letters to Patsy Clark from Rhoda Dendron


Patsy Clark's, 1995


4 August 1995

Letters to Patsy Clark, Dress Code by Jack Etless


Patsy Clark's, 1995


8 August 1995

One Spokane Landmark Welcomes Another


Patsy Clark's 1995

Welcome to the new Spokane Arena


11 August 1995

Letters to Patsy Clark, Planning for Christmas by Holly Daze


Patsy Clark's, 1995


20 October 1995

Patsy's for Lunch


Patsy Clark's 1995

Remember the controversy when the restaurant was first opening?  About lack of adequate parking?  I wonder if something changed, did they put up extra parking?  Last I saw, there was 14 off-street parking spots available.
This week's special -- the Fall Lunch Special -- is the Black Bean Prime Rib Chili served with Jalapeno Corn Bread.


3 November 1995

Patsy's for Lunch


Patsy Clark's 1995

This week's special -- Boneless breast of chicken, seared with roasted garlic, goat cheese and mushroom pan sauce.  Served with fresh vegetable and potato du jour.  Only $7.95


10 November 1995

Patsy's Early Week Dinner Spectacular


Patsy Clark's 1995

Choose from King Salmon, Choice Prime Rib or Michael's Stuffed Breast of Chicken.
The New Winter Menu is Here!  The Fireplaces are Crackling!  Join Us!


19 November 1995

Christmas of old at Campbell House


Olson, Christmas of old at Campbell House, 1995

This article talks about living history event.  The Campbell House renovation is complete.  Now see what life was like 100 years ago.  The tour starts with Mrs Campbell's calling card as the ticket of admission.  They will see the cooks in the kitchen, maids in the parlour.  
Downstairs in the den, the coachman or a maid will offer comments on Mr. Campbell's silver mining ventures and the discussions that are sure to come during the next poker game with his friends Patsy Clark and John Finch.
Looks really great!  Let's go!




1 December 1995

Historic Holiday


Gibson, Historic Holiday, 1995

Another article about the same event.  Still sounds great!  I love this sort of thing.  Reminds me of Jamestown and Williamsburg which did this living history thing.


3 December 1995

Dining in elegance


Staff, Dining in elegance, 1995

After years in the hands of absentee landlords, Patsy Clark's has local ownersship [sic].
The new owners -- Dalen Niles and his son, Tracy, and Steven Senescall -- have ambitious plans to refurbish the landmark restaurant.
The trio plan to reinforce the restaurant's image as Spokane's premier dining establishment while working to attract more lunch traffic and special events such as wedding receptions.
A thought I have is -- I thought Tony Anderson was a local guy with backing and support from Quinn who was based in Seattle?  Anderson certainly made his mark on Spokane.  
Another thought is -- what was the rationale for selling a successful Spokane landmark? 


4 December 1995

New owners bring fresh perspective, brighter out look for restaurant and mansion


Boggs & Anderson, New owners bring fresh perspective, 1995

Reflected in the dining room mirror, the new managers and owners of Patsy Clark's are, from left, Tracy Niles, Steven Senescall and Dalen Niles.

Boggs & Anderson, New owners bring fresh perspective, 1995

The new owners spent 80 hours cleaning the mansion from top to bottom, starting with replacing worn furnishings.  The three new owners plan to restore the Spokane landmark to its original grandeur.
Their company is called J3G -- short for Just Three Guys -- and bought the mansion and restaurant for $1.3 million.
Among the trio's long-term goals are renovating the carriage house behind the mansion from apartments into a banquet hall.  That would allow Patsy's to host more weddings, anniversary parties and other gatherings.  
Another plan is to increase public awareness of Patsy's, through advertising and community involvement.
People perceive Patsy's as being a "special occasion restaurant," said Tracy Niles.  They also have plans to convert upstairs staff rooms into an upscale lounge with a piano player
In the short term, they're focusing on renovating, cleaning and restoring.  During a tour of the mansion, Tracy Niles ran his hand over fading curtains and wallpaper.
"We're trying to take each room and focus on it, get it back to the original state."



The Perfect Business Lunch


Patsy Clark's 1995


6 December 1995

When was the last time you had lunch at Patsy Clark's?


Patsy Clark's 1995


15 December 1995

Patsy Clark's Gift Certificates ... The Ultimate Holiday Gift


Patsy Clark's 1995


28 December 1995

Happy Holidays from the Owners, Management & Staff of Patsy Clark's


Patsy Clark's 1995


29 December 1995

Under New Ownership, Come See the Changes


Patsy Clark's 1995


29 December 1995

New Winter Menu is Here


Patsy Clark's 1995






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