Own a piece of LC history: 108-year-old doors up for auction

A piece of Lewis and Clark High School history is up for sale this week. A very large piece.

Two oak doors that greeted LC students for more than a century are among the items available at the 2019 Tiger Rally Auction, which will be held Saturday at the McGinnity Room in downtown Spokane.

The doors, located at the northwest corner of the school, were removed this summer as construction began on a new building that will provide additional classrooms and a commons. The project was part of a $495 million capital bond approved last year by Spokane voters.

The doors had been scheduled for demolition until school administrators recognized their significance and contacted the school’s Booster Club, hoping they could be used as a potential auction item.

LC was built more than 100 years ago and is listed on the Spokane and National historic registers as a historic landmark.

Before placing the doors up for auction, the Booster Club said it received confirmation with Spokane’s historic preservation committee that there are no restrictions on the sale.

Proceeds will benefit the LC Booster Club, the official fundraising organization for the school’s co-curricular activities and athletics.

Since its establishment in 1983, the Booster Club has directly funded over $1 million for more than 40 student activities.

The solid-oak doors were installed in 1911. They are 2 1/2 inches thick, 8 1/2 feet high and 3 3/4 feet wide with solid brass strapping, kick plates and handles.

Before Saturday night’s live auction, the Booster Club will accept proxy bidding from interested parties at lcbooster.info@gmail.com.