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Spokesman-Review and Spokane Daily Chronicle Newspaper Vending Machine
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| Accession #: | 3925.1 |
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| Title: | Spokesman-Review and Spokane Daily Chronicle Newspaper Vending Machine |
| Object Type: | Machine, Vending |
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| Physical Description: | "The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle" metal box with glass front displaying current newspaper. |
| Description: | William Cowles, publisher of "The Spokesman-Review," bought the "Spokane Daily Chronicle" in 1897. The newsrooms remained fierce rivals for 86 years before merging. Nine years later the Chronicle ceased publication, reflecting a national decline in evening newspaper circulation. This vending machine announces the company's "Good Paper" 1988 advertising campaign. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Spokesman-Review (Industry->News)
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| Geographical Reference: | Spokane (Washington->Spokane County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x D 49 x 20 x 20 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
glass (material) (Material)
metal (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of The Spokesman Review |
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