Below is a collection of old newspaper articles which reference the Hotel Charbonneau and persons historically affiliated with the property. They are listed in descending order with the the oldest articles on top.
Article from the Spokesman Review January 8, 1912; Charbonneau divorce (look above “burned while sleeping").
Article from The Spokesman Review September 24, 1914; Regarding the lease of the Hotel to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fischer.
Spokane Daily Chronicle November 11, 1931; Invitations issued by Dora Charbonneau for the bridge luncheon at the hotel.
Article from the Spokane Daily Chronicle August 09, 1937; Hensley’s vacation to Tennessee. The Hensley’s owned and operated the old Hensley’s 76 filling station located on the north/east corner of the Hotel Charbonneau property for many years.
Article from the Spokane Daily Chronicle July 12, 1940; Roland Charbonneau (Dora and Charles’ son) is chronicled as visiting his mom.
Article from Spokane Daily Chronicle November 09, 1946; Details the sale of the Hotel Charbonneau from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lessard to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaffer. This is where the name was changed from the Hotel Charbonneau to the Lorraine.
Article from The Spokesman Review November 27, 1946; More about the sale and name change.
Article from the Spokane Daily Chronicle May 17, 1968; Detailing the retirement of Roland Charbonneau and his wife.
Article from The Spokesman Review January 23, 1985; Obituary for Mr. Hensley.
Article from The Spokesman Review October 30, 1991; Ghost story about the Hotel Charbonneau.