We got a sneak peek of the Riverfront Park Pavilion transformation

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click to enlarge At center is a ramp known as the "elevated experience." - JACOB H. FRIES PHOTO
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At center is a ramp known as the "elevated experience."

The Inlander got a sneak peek Thursday of the Pavilion, which is being transformed into a jaw-dropping facility with incredible views of downtown and the Spokane River. It's slated to open in mid-to-late September.

See our photos below.

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Sneak peek of Spokane's Riverfront Park Pavilion

Colored lights are being tested on the Pavilion.
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The public lobby to the Pavilion is still under construction. Workers prepare the ground underneath the Pavilion; down front will be covered in concrete, with room for 1,700 people. At center is a ramp known as the "elevated experience." The ramp in the center takes you up 40 feet in the air and provides excellent views in all directions.
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Jacob H. Fries is the editor of the Inlander. In that position, he oversees editorial coverage of the paper and occasionally contributes his own writing. Before joining the paper, he wrote for numerous publications, including the Tampa Bay Times, the Boston Globe and the New York Times. He grew up in Spokane Valley...
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