The Foresters of America (FOA) Royal Court No. 19, a fraternal and benevolent organization, built this hall in 1910 to serve as its regional headquarters. Like many lodge halls, the upper floor housed the society, while commercial spaces on the ground floor were leased to businesses. Designed by prominent Spokane architect, Albert Held, the distinctive building is also significant as a well-preserved example of a fraternal lodge building designed by a master Spokane architect. With commercial uses on the ground floor and the Forestersʼ lodge hall occupying the second floor, the building is distinguished by elaborate entry architraves on the northeast and southwest corners, a terra cotta belt course, contrasting keystones and sills, and a richly detailed brick entablature that provide a stately and formal demeanor to this building. The interior detailing of the second floor, also notable and intact, exemplifies attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship in the creation of large ceremonial rooms.

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