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In 1887 Patsy and his family arrived in Spokane, Washington, where he opened mines in Washington, Idaho and Canada. Having already made his fortune, Patsy hired the famous Kirkland Cutter to design one of the most extravagant mansions in the Pacific Northwest. Cutter went abroad to gather inspiration and furnishings, and when he completed the massive 12,000-foot home in 1898, it was the talk of the town, if not the entire west coast. With Spanish and Moorish influences, the 3 ½ story extravaganza featured rounded corner towers and arched loggias. The builders imported exterior sandstone from Italy and produced the brick in St. Louis, Missouri. Custom made Tiffany lamps and chandeliers made in New York, onyx fireplaces, 14-foot stained glass windows, golden-lined chairs, silk curtains, and a grandfather clock that was said to have cost $17,000 were all featured in the interior. Behind the mansion was the combination of carriage house and stable. Sparing no expense, the mansion and its furnishing cost $13,000,000.

After Patsy Clark's passing in 1915 and his wife's passing in 1926, the mansion changed many hands. A Spokane investor group, Patsy Clark LLC, purchased the mansion when it was put up for sale in late 2019. The group is dedicated to preserving and further restoring the property. Steve DeWalt, an investor group member, said, “Our goal is to continue protecting and preserving this property and to explore a variety of ways to enable the public to experience and appreciate this unmistakable landmark more fully.”