Nestled in Spokane’s historic Southside Cable Addition, the William and Christine Kiernan House at 620 W. 16th Avenue beautifully reflects the city’s early 20th-century growth and the enduring appeal of Craftsman design. Built in 1908, the two-and-a-half-story brick Four Square home showcases a distinctive red-and-black Flemish bond pattern and natural materials like wood, iron, tile, and basalt that echo its forested, rocky surroundings.

Inside, the house retains its original woodwork, beveled and leaded glass, oak beam ceilings, and a striking Craftsman fireplace accented with green tile and hammered metal sconces. Nearly all features remain intact, preserving the home’s remarkable craftsmanship and warmth.

The residence was built for William Kiernan, a Klondike gold prospector who arrived in Spokane in 1905 and invested his fortune in local real estate development. Through his Kiernan Land Investment Company, he helped transform the once-undeveloped Southside Cable Addition—originally tied to Spokane’s short-lived cable railway—into a thriving residential neighborhood.

The Kiernan House was listed on the Spokane Register of Historic Places under Category C for its architectural significance and Category B for its association with William Kiernan, a key figure in Spokane’s early 20th-century economic growth.

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