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SPR Fire Station No. 3 by Don HamiltonSpokane Public Radio rehabilitated a historic Spokane treasure, Fire Station No. 3 on North Monroe and Sharp. This community hub has state-of-the-art performing and recording studios. We are in the process of growing the news, arts coverage, and local programing you depend on. Thank you for your gifts to the Moving to a Sound Future project!

Fire Station Update: A New Door Opens

Spokane Public Radio

Published April 7, 2015 at 1:54 PM PDT

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Carriage doors on the north side of the building replaced.

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The elevator is finally installed! Volunteers who currently have to trudge up SPR's stairs are looking forward to getting to ride up instead.

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Primer is applied to the open ceiling of the new Performance Studio. Plans call for a black finishing coat.

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Racks lined up for the Herb A & Billie Severtson Main Classical & Jazz CD Library.

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The Washington Trust News Bullpen has a red exterior.

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The garage door that separated the two halves of the building hangs at the back of the Performance Studio.

A new carriage door, named for the Spokane Fire Fighters Local 29 & Spokane Fire Fighters Credit Union, waits to be installed in the front center space of SPR's former Fire Station No. 3.

Construction continues on Fire Station No. 3 at Monroe and Sharp, preparing for SPR's eventual move. The space includes new doors: all five large carriage doors that were used for fire apparatus are being replaced by doors that keep the character of the originals but are more practical and secure.

The elevator is installed, providing much-needed public access to the future SPR studios. Some of the walls are painted, and crews are installing ceiling panels. Some service areas, including the restrooms, are taking shape. But it will still be months before the space is truly ready for SPR to move in.

While most of the $5 million needed for the project is is secure, SPR still has more than $300,000 to raise, as of the start of April. If you still haven't made a donation to Moving to a Sound Future, please consider a Named Gift Opportunity. Talk with SPR President & General Manager Cary Boyce, or click the box for "Contact me for Named Gift Opportunities" on the Moving To a Sound Future donation form.