Business in Historic Wallace Idaho. There are a lot of interesting businesses in this town of 960 intrepid souls living at the Center of the Universe, colocated with Silver Capital of the World. This page attempts to list them all by category with links to their websites and e-mail addresses when appropriate. Click on the color bars to return to this page position. as it was in the spring of 2001, may also be opened in a separate window. Wallace businesses that have opened, closed, moved across town or changed ownership since then are itemized below this archival map. Changes in the business scene since then are discussed in the essay. last updated on Sunday, April 29, 2007. Lookout Pass weather. 420 Fifth Street Wallace, ID 83873 (208) 752-5151 office location on map mine location on aerial photo. This is the only tour of its kind in the Northwest. It offers a rare and exciting opportunity to personally experience the underground world of mining in the richest silver district on earth. The tour begins by boarding a sixteen passenger trolley. On the short trip to and from the mine portal, a narrated tour is given of Historic Wallace. Hard hats are issued at the portal and an experienced miner is your guide as you walk through the main drift of the mine. Displays and exhibits are explained so people of all ages may safely observe equipment in operation and see modern and historical techniques used to mine silver, lead and zinc. 509 Bank Street Wallace, ID 83873 location on aerial photo. The Silver Valley is the richest silver mining region in the world. In just one hundred twenty years, over 1.1 BILLION ounces of silver have been produced from mines in this valley. The museum captures the impact of mining history with artifacts and exhibits depicting the hardships, toils and home life of the period. An exhibit of photographs and commissioned paintings helps bring the reality of those early days to light. A selection of video programs are shown daily in the thirty seat theater on a four by six foot projection TV system. 219 Sixth Street Wallace, ID 83873. The elegant chateau styled depot, which houses the two story museum, was built at the turn of the century with unique brick transported from China and concrete panels made from mine tailings. Railroads have been an integral part of the mining district since 1887. In 1976, while still in business as a railroad station, the depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A decade later, after the station closed, it was moved 200 feet to make way for the completion of Interstate 90. The celebrated move, rehabilitation and conversion to a museum cost nearly two-thirds of a million dollars. Each year in early May, the town celebrates in conjunction with a Classic Car Show that draws entrants from the entire Inland Northwest. 605 Cedar Street Wallace, ID 83873. When the final occupants of the Oasis Rooms left in January 1988 (the last recorded date in the hotel registry), they seemed to have left in a hurry. Clothing, makeup, toiletries, food and personal items were all left behind. An accurate and tastefully-presented twenty-minute tour of the upper rooms explains the mystery of the ladies' hasty departure and gives a glimpse into the town's bawdy past with details that range from poignant to hilarious. The main floor is an unusual gift shop adorned with Robert Thomas murals that depict the realities of mining in an earlier era. The two-story brick building began its existence in 1895 as a hotel and saloon, and is one of the few structures in Wallace to survive the famous 1910 fire. At that time, Wallace men outnumbered women by nearly 200 to 1. The Oasis was one of FIVE brothels operating without hinderance on Wallace's main street until 1973. For more information, email the Madam at. 212 Sixth Street Wallace, ID 83873. (208) 752-8871 (Box Office) (877) SIXTHST (toll free). Since 1984, this cozy and unique 80-seat theater has encouraged audience participation during its melodramas and musical variety shows performed year-round. Built in 1891, the Lux Building is the oldest remaining wood frame building in Wallace's historic business district. From 1899 to 1977, the upstairs was famous as a ladies' boarding house. Actually, Lux Rooms was one of the town's five celebrated brothels. Visit www.sixthstreetmelodrama.com for additional information. The Twenty Fifth Season of SUMMER MELODRAMA runs from July 5 through August 24, 2008. All shows Wednesday through Saturday are at 7:30 PM Sharp! (note new curtain time). Sunday performances are at 2:00 PM sharp! Tickets need to be picked up one hour before curtain time. July 5 through July 27, 2008 Lookout, Mullan! July 30 through August 24, 2008 Phantoms of the Melodrama. Wallace District Arts Center. 610 Bank Street Wallace, ID 83873. Sadly, the Community Arts Center closed its doors at the end of September, 2007. Many people in the Silver Valley will miss this popular cultural attraction, learning center and display of original local art. However, a new gallery in town, ) fills some of the community's needs by offering drawing and other art classes. In 1999, the Arts Center moved from Cedar Street into the historic Coeur d'Alene Hardware Company building on Bank Street. The renovated facility offered the public a spacious fine arts gallery where special art exhibits were presented every four to six weeks. A gift shop run by volunteers featured art, crafts and jewelry made by local and regional artists and artisans. Frequent classes in various types of media were also offered. Banquet Other Questions or Requests: Stardust Motel 410 Pine Street. The Brooks Hotel 500 Cedar Street — (208) 556-1571. Molly B'Damm Motel 60330 Silver Valley Road — (208) 753-2031. 107 Cedar Street (208) 752-7151 (888) 752-7151. This restored historic house with claw foot bathtub and big fenced yard is next to river, bike path and Melodrama. 1 Kelly's Alley (208) 753-3851. The Mistress of Wallace. This vacation rental, originally built in 1915 and completely restored in 2005, can easily accommodate up to 9 guests. located within a block of downtown Wallace (509) 336-3788. Simple Options Solutions Property Management Company. This vacation rental management business provides personalized service for property owners, guests, and tenants. P.O. Box 252 Osburn, ID 83849 PHONE: (208) 512-0266 FAX: (208) 556-1003. Down by the Depot 108 Nine Mile Road — (208) 753-7121. Indoor Recreation Facilities. Historic Saloon and Grill 608 Bank Street. Smoke House Barbecue and Saloon. Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Ribs Memphis Style, and more 424 Sixth Street. EJ's Ready to Bake Pizza and Ice Cream Depot. Espresso, Tacos and Antiques Fifth Pine Streets (across from Silver Lantern Drive-In) (208) 556-0575. Albi's Steak House 220 Sixth Street. The Jameson Restaurant 304 Sixth Street phone (208) 556-6000. The Brooks Restaurant 500 Cedar Street. Silver Corner Bar and Grill Sixth Cedar Streets. Coffee and Tea Houses. Coffee and More (including fresh baked goodies and BREAD). (was Stompin' Grounds Coffee House Stuff, 2002-06). 412 Fifth Street in the Shoshone Building. (208) 752-1115 open from 6AM until we lock the doors, Monday thru Saturday thirteen-thirteen@usamedia.tv previously known as Cogswells Coffee House Saloon 424 Sixth Street. The Jameson Saloon 304 Sixth Street. Albi's Gem Bar 220 Sixth Street phone (208) 753-3071. Brooks Lounge 500 Cedar Street phone (208) 752-9661. Sweets Lounge 308 Sixth Street phone (208) 556-5408. Metals Bar Lounge 514 Cedar Street. Elks Lodge, BPOE 331 419 Cedar Street. Financial Establishments. US Bank 528 Cedar Street. (208) 752-1125 — (800) 872-2657. Wells Fargo Northwest, N.A. 419 Sixth Street. Real Estate Companies. Tomlinson Black Real Estate (208) 783-1121 — fax 784-4471 (800) 858-5582, please ask for Jim or call him at home: (208) 556-2083 e-mail: jim@silvervalleyrealestate.com. Wallace Branch Office. (just moved across Sixth Street,...

Ski and Recreation Area. Located just off I-90 at Exit 0, on the Idaho Montana border, midway between major airports in Spokane, WA, and Missoula, MT, Lookout Pass Ski Area is famous for its FREE ski school for kids 6 to 17, and DEEP champagne powder for everyone. Lookout Pass Ski Area has offered a family atmosphere and inexpensive winter adventures for seventy years. Created in 1938, the ski area on Lookout Pass was operated by the Idaho Ski Club, a non-profit community organization financed in large measure by several Silver Valley mines, until 1991, when it became a commercial venture. In 1998, about 50 acres, originally called. was opened for snowboarders and skiers. This area, renamed Claim Jumper in 2001, and B-52 in 2003, by the current Forest Service leasee, continues to attract the adventurous to its 1100 foot long terrain park and acres of trees. For the 2001/02 season, a new advanced beginner run named was cut into the timbered area. CLOSED FOR SEASON on with 129 at Lodge and 196 at summit (open 98 days from. New chairlift open, December 26, 2007! Ski Photo Journals, 2004/05 to 2007/08. Overview of 3 Phase Expansion Plan. Skiing Information Center. Snowfall Archives, 2000/01 to 2007/08. Mission Statement for this websuite was last updated on Friday, June 06, 2008. Early in 2003, a major expansion began as a result of the Forest Service approved. Final Environmental Impact Statement. Phase I of Alternative D was implemented for the 2003/04 season with the addition of a new lift and 5 new runs that face the St. Regis Lakes Basin to the south. All 7 new runs may be visualized by comparing for the Backside, and. Phase II was the expansion of the old outside deck into a two story building, with a dining area on the first floor during the 2004/05 season, and an 8 keg bar and scenic lounge on the second floor in time for the 2005/06 season. During the summer of 2006, the food court was greatly expanded and the front of the Lodge was modified to incorporate an efficient bay of ticket windows. Phase III built the new north-facing ski area shown in the. As may be seen from the photos below, these runs are very steep and will appeal to experts and over-achieving intermediate skiers and boarders. The photos show the progression of events beginning with a cross valley view of the new terrain as of September 2006. The wide bare earth run will become Hercules. The middle photo was shot by someone who poached Hercules in December 2006. The run to the left will become Purgatory and will accommodate the new North Star chairlift in the summer of 2007. The photo on the right was shot midway down Hercules in December 2007. The mouseover enlargements associated with each photo show the same place. Click on a photo to enlarge it in a separate window. The new North Star loading station is located just above the a forest road and historic railbed enhanced for recreational multi-use by the during the summers of 2004 and 2005. The railbed is a popular snowmobiling and cross-country skiing route between Idaho and Montana every winter. Poachers used this route to get back to the resort during the 2006/07 ski season. North Star Lift added in Lookout Pass Ski Area's 70. SHOSHONE NEWS-PRESS, Thursday, December 27, 2007: Lookout Pass — The lines cut into the north slope of Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area Wednesday morning were among the first ever made on that part of the mountain. The six new runs down 1,000 vertical feet were previously untouched by skiers and boarders save for the odd backcountry skier, but they are now open to the public via a new chair lift system — the North Star Chair — that began running Wednesday. The runs expand the the mountain's expert ski territory with three black diamond runs and three additional intermediate runs. Silver Valley resident was one of those skiers to make first tracks. For years, Lookout has been famous as a family ski area, he said, but this lift adds a whole new dimension to the mountain.. Marsh is a Lookout Pass season pass holder, and an expert skier with nearly 40 trips to the mountain. He said he still found the resort's new terrain challenging. It's really steep and pretty hard, he said. Boy, I was literally over my head on Big Dipper (one of the new runs).. Continue newspaper article... Lookout's original opening day has been established as February 24, 1938, although skiing and a home-made rope tow have been documented as early as the winter of 1935/36. Lookout's original section of the base lodge is the second oldest ski lodge in the Northwest after Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood. Lookout Pass Ski Area and the Route of the Hiawatha bike trail are operated by Lookout Associates, LLC, pursuant to special use permits with the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Additional information concerning the Lookout Pass Ski Area and the Route of the Hiawatha bike trail can be found at Lookout Associates' websites, which can be accessed through the official site hyperlink appearing on this website, or by telephoning Lookout Associates at (208) 744-1301. Lookout Associates does not maintain the website you are now reading and is not responsible for its content. links open albums in separate windows. Looking east into Montana at 9 AM. Early morning in the Woods. Mt Stevens at the end of St. Regis Lake Basin. Looking south into the Saint Regis Lakes Basin. Looking at what will be North Side runs. Last Chance Glades (new). POWDER on the Montana side. Sunny days and long views. Looking north at Glidden Peak. Tree skiing on the Montana Side. Cruising on the Montana Side. Looking west from new runs. Solitude in the Trees. Hercules on the North Side. Marmet on the North Side last updated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Jump past the following New Terrain section to get to the. Lookout Pass Information Center. Lookout Pass Archives. Mission Statement for this website. Several backcountry areas filled with alpine lakes are nearby for the enjoyment of the cross-country skiing enthusiast. A dozen miles west on the Interstate is the historic town of. and another dozen miles takes you to located above the town of Kellogg. for Both Ski Areas with Commentary was last updated on Friday, June 06, 2008. The new terrain at Lookout Pass. On August 16, 2002, the Forest Service published its 249 page Final Environmental Impact Statement regarding the proposed expansion of the ski area. Four alternatives were presented and Alternative D was chosen in the Record of Decision announced on February 5, 2003. 444 acre permit. This was the Forest Service's preferred option, developed after hearing the public response to the Draft EIS. It preserves the traditional snowmobile and cross-country ski trails around Runt Mountain, avoids development of the wetland and perennial spring areas, and preserves the backcountry solitude of St. Regis Pass and Basin. It only requires 85 acres of trees to be removed. The additional 87 acre ski area would contain two chair lifts and nine new intermediate and expert runs on the south and north slopes of Runt Mountain. The four expert runs facing north would have 840 foot vertical drops, while the runs and treed Montana slopes facing south would drop 1000 feet. double chair began operation on the Montana side of Runt Mountain on. Friday, December 26, 2003. It services 2 advanced runs and 3 intermediate runs, the longest of which, Rainbow Ridge, is 1.2 miles long. The vertical drop at Lookout Pass Ski Area is now 1,100 feet, and the new runs provide spectacular views of the St. Regis and Copper Lake Basins along the crest of the Bitterroot Mountains! double chair began operation on the North Side of Runt Mountain on. Wednesday, December 26, 2007. It services 3 expert runs, 2 advanced and 1 intermediate cat track. The steepest expert run is Big Dipper. The terrain drops 1000 vertical feet with the last 800 feet being the steepest. The north-facing deep powder runs provide spectacular views of the. Click to enla...

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