Pigeon Hole Parking (Photographs)

Pigeon Hole Parking

Cars, and a need for parking, impacted the look of downtown Spokane.  Limited space led to creative solutions like the Pigeon Hole Parking Garage.  Using lots that were too narrow for regular structures, Pigeon Hole Parking garages used a hydraulic lift similar to an elevator.  The company eventually was bought by Otis Elevator Company, but disappeared from the market due to high maintenance costs for the lift equipment.