Hillyard is a neighborhood in Spokane, Washington which existed as a separate town between 1892 and 1924. [2] The town came about due to the Great Northern Railway and was named for James J. Hill, [3] then-head of the railroad. Between 1904 and 1912, many of the town's houses were built to house railroad workers working in the local yard.

2024年4月21日 · Named after the great railroad tycoon James J. Hill, the northeastern Spokane neighborhood Hillyard, derived from Hill's Yard, was put on the map thanks to the booming railroad industry in 1892. The townsite was originally …

3 天之前 · Original Coverage on Feb. 25 at 5 a.m. - A lithium battery warehouse in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood caught fire early Tuesday morning. The initial call about the fire came in at 4 a.m ...

Hillyard Historic Business District was established and platted in 1892 as the Great Northern Railroad began to lay track in the Pacific Northwest. A proud working-class neighborhood with a rich history, the Hillyard community is transforming …

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2 天之前 · A neighbor called 911 to report the fire at 4019 E. Central Ave. just after 4 a.m., said Spokane Fire Department spokesman Justin de Ruyter. The business, MaxAmps Lithium Batteries, was founded in ...

2007年12月15日 · Hillyard, known today as a neighborhood in Spokane's northeast quadrant, began as a separate town in 1892. It was built around the Great Northern Railroad's rail yards and named after Great Northern magnate James J. Hill (1838-1916): literally, Hill's Yard.

Hillyard is a community in Spokane that is very proud of its heritage. In 1892, this area began as a separate town northeast of Spokane where James J. Hill chose the location outside the city limits specifically to avoid municipal taxation.

Hillyard is still considered the poorest and cheapest part of Spokane. But lots of historic buildings and antique houses are still intact. The town is still a haven for Russian and Southeast Asian immigrants.

Hillyard has an inherent identity and pride that is built on tradition, history, and place. At its core, Hillyard is a community of people living and sharing life together. Kids play in the streets, residents walk their dogs and everyone works to make Hillyard a better place. The neighborhood is family oriented, established, and in transition.