There was a major commercial growth in Spokane. Parkwater and Felts Field were added to Spokane. The Spokane Airport was located at Felts Field, it was known as the Parkwater Airfield from 1919 until September of 1927, when it was renamed Felts Field in honor of Lt. Buell Feltz, who was killed in a plane crash there May 29, 1927. A total of 2 square miles added during the 1920’s. The city encompassed 41 ½ square miles. A survey counted 402 industries with 10,000 employees in Spokane.