Bird's-eye view of Wallace, Idaho, November 3, 1907 (AL+CA 1493)
Summary
Handwritten on verso: Ida M. Hammond. Localities - Wallace, Idaho, Nov. 3 '07
Wallace, Idaho was founded in 1884 by Colonel W.R. Wallace under the name Placer Center. In 1885 the name changed to Wallace. In 1886 Wallace received its first railroad followed by a Northern Pacific Line in 1891. By 1900 the town of Wallace was a major center for mining activities. In 1910 much of the town was destroyed by the largest U.S. forest fire in history.
Subjects (LCTGM): Bird's-eye views
Subjects (LCSH): Wallace (Idaho)--Buildings, structures etc.
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Tags
images from the alaska western canada and united states collection
november 1907 in the united states
photographs taken on 1907 11 03
wallace idaho
canada
Date
03/11/1907
Source
Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
Link
Copyright info
public domain