Photos

History Comes to Life in Pictures

The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum has over 14,000 photos in its archival collection.  We currently have uploaded over 4,200 photos and are in the process of uploading more.  

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Our photo collections offer a glimpse of what life was like in the Spokane Valley from its early days to becoming a city. They include:

  • Aerial views of the region
  • Agriculture and the Farming economy
  • Churches
  • Felts Field and Aviation
  • Military
  • Schools
  • Spokane Bridge, where it all began
  • The Interstate Fair

Our collections also include the communities of Saltese, Millwood, Opportunity, Greenacres, Newman Lake, Liberty Lake, Opportunity, Otis Orchards, Valleyford, Dishman, Vera, Trent, Chester and the entire Spokane Valley.

Reproductions

We can make copies and reproductions for you. See schedule below for fees. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is a non-profit that receives no direct government funding. Revenue generated from reproduction and usage fees are used to maintain the Museum’s collections and are levied in accordance with RCW 27.34.070.1(g).

Fees

Our collections of historic photos are available for public viewing and reproduction. Fees are assessed to cover the costs of reproduction.

Staff can provide assistance in finding specific photos and in offering long-distance requests. Inquiries should be as specific as possible. Contact us for more information.

The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum can make reprints of a photo at your request.

Reprint Fees

  • 8×10: $12.00 per image
  • 11×14: $22.00 per image
  • 16×20: $32.00 per image

Digital Images

  • 300 dpi: $15 per image
  • 600 dpi: $25 per image
  • Large-format 300 dpi, up to 36″: Cost of scanning, plus $30 handling fee
  • Architectural sheets, maps or or other large-format items: $30 up to 36″

Usage Fees

Usage fees apply to images published in any book, magazine, calendar, non-print media, etc., or used for advertising purposes or promotional display, etc.

Usage fees are in addition to reproduction costs.

  • Personal use: No charge
  • Books, videos, CD-ROMs: $30.00 per media usage
  • Commercial display: $40.00 per media usage
  • Periodicals: $20.00 per usage
  • Film or TV local commercial: $50.00
  • Film or TV national commercial: $120.00