An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, page 420 HENRY BROOK, one of the leading business men of Spokane, Washington, was born in England, in 1842, a son of John Brook, a native also of that country. Henry came to the United States in 1870, locating in Minnesota, where he engaged in building, and also as a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1883, on account of failing health, he came to Spokane, Washington, and began work at his trade. Mr. Brook is now president of the Washington Brick and Lime Manufacturing Company, which has a paid up capital of $50,000. This enterprise is one of the leading concerns of its character in the State, and is rapidly increasing its business. At one time he was a member of the City Council of Spokane, a director of the Washington Water Power Company, vice-president of the Spokane Street Railway Company, a member of the Board of Trustees of Jenkins University, a past owner in the Hotel Spokane, and past owner in the Eagle Block, one of the finest structures on Riverside avenue. He is also a large holder of real estate in and about the city. Socially, Mr. Brook affiliates with the Masonic order, and religiously is a member of the First Methodist Church. He is considered one of the most public-spirited citizens in the city, and by general courtesy and gentlemanly address has won for himself many friends. Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.