Business in Historic Wallace Idaho

There are a lot of interesting businesses in this town of 784 intrepid souls living at the Center of the Universe, colocated with the 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.

The 2008 town map is presented in separate windows as a 1008 pixel, 96 dpi JPG image, a 10.5 inch, 300 dpi JPG print, and as the original PDF file. An interactive map of downtown Wallace, as it was in the spring of 2001, may also be opened in a separate window. Wallace businesses that opened, closed, moved across town or changed ownership since then are itemized below this archival map up until the end of 2006. My personal quest, reasons for moving to Wallace, and lessons learned during my transition from scientist to weblord are discussed in the essay "Opportunity of a Lifetime," last updated in April 2007. Since we have had a national recession since then, and I'm still here, an update is obviously on my to-do list.

The Silver Valley is the richest primary silver producing mining region in the world. As the center of the mining district and a hub of commerce, Wallace earned the title of the Silver Capital of the World. In just one hundred twenty-five years, over 1.2 BILLION Troy ounces of silver have been produced from mines in this valley, along with 8.4 million tons of lead and 3.3 million tons of zinc. More than five hundred thousand Troy ounces of gold and over two hundred thousand tons of copper have been produced from these mines as well. At the beginning of 2010, about 700 people work in Silver Valley mines, where another billion ounces of silver waits to be extracted from thousands of feet below the surface.

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. An eighteen minute video about the gold and silver rushes of the 1880's, the mining wars of the 1890's, the Great 1910 Fire and everything else that has happened since then, is shown by request in a thirty seat theater.

Visit www.wallaceminingmuseum.org for additional information.

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 Depot Day in conjunction with a Classic Car Show that draws entrants from the entire Inland Northwest.

     Have your unique wedding in the historic Railroad Depot or on the lawn outside! See www.npdepot.org/your-wedding-in-the-np-depot.php for more information and planning links.

Since 1984, the cozy and unique 80-seat Sixth Street Theatre 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.

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• SIX zips traveling 5,375 feet, or
• FOUR zips traveling 4,150 feet

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  Wallace Inn   100 Front Street map location   (800) 643-2386 => 800 N IDA FUN email   location on aerial photo
  Name: required E-mail: required Phone: Best time to call: Lodging desired on for a party of . Interest: Stardust Motel Wallace Inn Conference Banquet Other Questions or Requests: Do not enter anything here unless you are a robot

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  Stardust Motel 410 Pine Street map location (208) 752-1213

   
  
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  Ryan Hotel	Name: required E-mail: required Phone: Best time to call: Lodging desired on for a party of . Other Questions or Requests: Do not enter anything here unless you are a robot
  608 Cedar Street map location (208) 753-6001 email

  
   
  
• The Brooks Hotel
  500 Cedar Street
  (208) 556-1571
   
  

• The Beale House
  107 Cedar Street
  (208) 752-7151
  (888) 752-7151
  

• Hercules Inn
  Four spacious suites: each sleeps up to four with king size beds, flat screen TV, fully operational kitchen and laundry
  Located at Front and Second Street, two blocks from Exit 61, and across the street from the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.
  Hercules Inn photos
  (208) 556-0575
  e-mail: jbaker5869@gmail.com
   
  

• Wallace RV Park
  108 Nine Mile Road
  (208) 753-7121
  nimbrew@frontier.com The Down by the Depot RV Park was purchased by North Idaho Mountain Brew in October 2010. The building was renovated over the winter to house a seven barrel brewery system and the City Limits Pub. The RV Park itself was also renovated to include 3 new Dry log cabins, restrooms, and showers. There are 44 RV/tent sites.
  Daily rates for double occupancy are
  • RV-camper-pop-up sites - $25.00
  • Tent sites - $15.00
  • Dry cabins - $25.00
  • $3 per extra person
  Please visit our Web site at www.wallacervpark.com

• The 1313 Club
  Historic Saloon and Grill
  Breakfast, lunch & dinner, 608 Bank Street location on map
  (208) 752-9391
  info@1313club.com
   
  
• Blackboard Cafe     
  grilled sandwiches, soups, salads, teas
  517½ Bank Street location on map
  (208) 512-7553
  From 1982 thru 2012, this location was the home of EJ's Ready to Bake Pizza; most recently this was the home of Angie's on Bank Street, also a grilled sandwich shop.
   
  
• Smoke House Barbecue and Saloon
  Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Ribs Memphis Style, and more
  424 Sixth Street map location
  (208) 659-7539
   
  
• Red Light Garage
  Espresso, Tacos, Huckleberry Shakes and Antiques
  corner of Fifth and Pine Streets
         (across from Lucky Miner Used Cars)
  (208) 556-0575
   
  
• Pizza Factory
  612 Bank Street location on map
  (208) 753-9003
   
  
• The Brooks Restaurant
  500 Cedar Street location on map
  (208) 752-8171
   
       New owners in 2016
   
  
• The Fainting Goat... a wine bar with DELICIOUS FOOD has reopened under new management!     
  516 Bank Street (where Doc Deb's clinic was for many years)
  (208) 556-5655 business
  (509) 999-8509 cell
  

• Wallace Coffee House
  previously known as the
  Sixth and Cedar Espresso Bar
  Espresso, Coffees, Teas & Fresh Baked Local Pasteries during the day
  crafted cocktails in the evening! Open at 7 AM, 7 days a week
  525 Cedar Street map location
  (where Dick Caron's Wallace Corner Museum and Gift Shop was for decades)
  208-556-5011
       The unique Wallace Coffee House logo is available on Sweatshirts ($40) and T-shirts ($20). Call for availability.
   
  

• City Limits Pub at the
  North Idaho Mountain Brewery
  Full bar featuring
  • Sunset Red - Irish red ale
  • Summit Gold - Pale Ale
  • Mountain Top Amber- Amber ale
  • Loft Honey - Pale ale
  108 Nine Mile Road          (a block from town, where the new Wallace RV Park is located at the beginning of Nine Mile Road over Dobson Pass)
  Mark Burmeister
  208-556-1120
  nimbrew@frontier.com
   
  
• Whorehouse Tasting Room
  at the
  Wallace Brewing Company
  "Beer of Historic Proportion"
  • Vindicator IPA
  • Idaho Select Lager
  • Black Lager
  • Red Light Ale
  • Huckleberry Lager
  • Jackleg Stout
  610 Bank Street map location          (where the Community Arts Center used to be)
  Chase Sanborn
  208-660-3430
   
  
• The 1313 Club
  Historic Saloon and Grill
  608 Bank Street map location
  (208) 752-9391
  info@1313club.com
   
  
• Metals Bar & Lounge
  514 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 752-5213
   
  
• Smoke House Barbecue and Saloon
  (previously known as Cogswells Coffee House & Saloon)
  424 Sixth Street map location
  (208) 659-7539
   
  
• Brooks Lounge
  500 Cedar Street location on map
  (208) 752-9661
   
  
• The Dayrock
  517 Cedar Street map location
  (where the Eagles Lodge used to be)
  (208) 556-1173
   
  
• The Fainting Goat... a WINE BAR with delicious food has reopened under new management!     
  516 Bank Street (where Doc Deb's clinic was for many years)
  (208) 556-5655 business
  (509) 999-8509 cell
   
  
• Elks Lodge, BPOE 331
  419 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 753-4255
   
  

• Elks Lodge, BPOE 331
  419 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 753-4255
   
  

• US Bank
  528 Cedar Street map location
  (208)752-1125 or (800)872-2657
   
  

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  Hendrixson Silver Valley Real Estate Jim Hendrixson, Broker, REALTOR® Hendrixson Realty, Inc. 517 Bank Street map location      (where Greg Marsh & Joanie Taylor had their ParlorHouse CyberCafe during the filming of Dantes Peak in 1996) (208)556-0223 or fax:(208) 556-1003 Jim Hendrixson's cell phone: (208)512-1294 e-mail: jimmyhendrix54@hotmail.com Silver Valley real estate listings

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  Ridge River Realty, LLC Margie Todd, Broker, GRI, REALTOR® 518 Bank Street map location      (where Tomlinson Black, then Saddleback Realty was before) (208)556-0800 or fax:(208)556-0600 Margie Todd's cell phone (208)818-4035 e-mail: ridgeriverrealty@gmail.com

• First American Title of Shoshone County
  415 Seventh Street, #1 map location
  (208) 556-1104
   
  

• Rossi Insurance
  602 Bank Street map location
  (208) 752-1188

 

• The Price Tag
  Victorian and European Antiques, Western Items, China, Glassware, Gifts and quality Home Furnishings
  618 Bank Street map location
       (Coeur d'Alene Hardware Building, where Victoria's once was)
  (208) 556-1500
   
  
• North Idaho Trading Company
  Stuffed Wild Animals, plus everything else western
  Buy - Sell- Trade      Licnsed Pawnbrokers
  "We purchase elk, deer and moose antlers"
  504 Bank Street map location
  (208) 753-2911
   
  
• Wallace Antiques
  Unique historical items!
  604 Bank Street map location
     Note:
  This new location for Wallace Antiques is where Indelible Tidbits photography studio was located for many years. That owner, Shauna Hillman, is now the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum Director.
  (208) 752-8019
   
  

• Lucky Miner Used Cars
  Fifth & Pine Streets map location
  (208) 752-5051
   
  

• Harvest Foods
  Now contains the Idaho State Liquor Store
  806 Bank Street map location
  (208) 752-1233

• Building Maintenance & Supply
  AKA True Value Hardware
  716 Bank Street map location
  (208) 556-1164
   
  
• Northwest Mining Supply
  722 Bank Street map location
  (208) 752-0022
   
  
• Stovern Auto Supply Company
  824 Bank Street map location
  (208) 752-1185

• The Idaho Silver Shop
  606 Bank Street
  (208) 556-1171      (208) 556-0592 fax     (800) 377-8857 toll free

• State Liquor Store
  located at Harvest Foods
  806 Bank Street map location
  (208) 752-1233
  

• John Darrington Photography
  Previously John was located at the Sixth Street Gallery, where the Lady in Red clothing store is now. Currently he is home based.
  jrdarr@suddenlink.net
   
  
• Avant Studio
  Femme Photographer
  portraits, pets, boudoir art and restoration of old photographs; by appointment only
  Also see Paulette's Wallace architecture webpage for photos of the historic buildings in town.
  dehaven13@yahoo.com
  (208)752-1079
   
  

• Johnson's Gems
  A Collection of Minerals from All Over The World
  Rare and Precious Stones, Unique Handmade Art & Jewelry
   
  524 Bank Street map location
  (in the White and Bender Building at the corner of Sixth and Bank Streets, directly in front of the Center of the Universe)  
  208-556-0983
  208-704-2879
   
  
• Gauteraux and Company
  Ryder Gauteraux
  Boot Maker, Artist & Alligator Hunter
   
  525 Cedar Street map location
  (in the historic Wallace Corner Hotel building where Dick Caron's famous Wallace Corner gift shop/museum was for many years)  
  541-410-5317
   
  
• Wallace Fly Shop & Drift Boats     
  Makers of Fine Wooden Drift Boats and Providers of Quality Fly Fishing Gear
  
  (click to see where this driftboat landed)
   
  520 Cedar Street map location
       (between US Bank and Fonks, where Klock Tower Antiques, Silver Pine Trade Post, and Cedar Street Emporium once were)
   
  208-556-1857
  wallacedriftboats@gmail.com
   
  
•      The Eureka Sally Gallery of Art and Chocolate
  "Gallery of local art, fused glass, photography, multimedia, ceramics, etc., plus chocolate specialties"
   
  416 Fifth Street map location
       (where The Silver Bear once lived)
   
  406-212-5936
  eurekasally.chocolate@gmail.com
   
  
•      Dan's Tattoo Shop
  Tattoo and Piercing Services
  412 Fifth Street
  (208)771-1717  
  

• Hayman Auto Body
  60664 Silver Valley Road
  (208) 753-8871
   
  

• B & L Bobcat and Excavation Services
  82 Grubich Road, #B
  Pinehurst, ID 83850
  (208) 682-3049 (office)
  (208) 682-3695 (fax)
  (208) 512-1774 (cell)
   
  
• Daugherty Enterprises, Inc.
  PO Box 65
  523 Cataldo Gulch
  Cataldo, ID 83810
  (208) 682-3402
  (208) 682-9920
   
  
• Jim's Bobcat Service
  Jim Church
  445 Moose Mountain Lane
  Kingston, ID 83839
  (208) 659-0963
   
  

• Cutting Edge Construction
  John Ruggles
  Remodel, New and Concrete Construction
  (208) 752-4721
   
  

• Super Stop Conoco
  S. Frontage Road at I-90, Exit 61
  753-9661
   
  
• Exxon Gas & Convenience Store
  205 Fifth Street map location
  (208) 556-3281
   
  

• Best Little Hair House
  608 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 753-0602
   
  
• D' Spot
  Hair Care & Massage
  722 Bank Street
  map location
  (Debbie Saylor, hair stylist/massage therapist, was previously at Reflections Salon)
  (208) 556-0508
   
  

• Sam Brooks Wallace Laundromat
  521 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 753-7061
   
  

• Hayman's Refrigeration & Heating
  510 Pine Street map location
  (208) 752-9011
   
  

• SPRYTE IMPROVEMENT, LLC
  Pat Foster, machinist
  Specializing in the manufacture of Snow Cat (over snow vehicle) and Thiokol LMC DMC parts (1200/1400/1500/2100 series)
  P.O. Box 145, Wallace, Idaho 83873
  (208) 556-0153 phone/fax
  (208) 512-9296 cell,
  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST Mon-Fri
  spryteimp@gmail.com
   
  
• Mike's Specialty Welding
  60852 Silver Valley Road
  (208) 556-1594
   
  

• Idaho Mining Apparel
  Serving the Clothing Needs of Hard Rock Miners by manufacturing
  
  • Bibs and Jackets
  • Coveralls
  • Utility Holders for Lamp Batteries and Rescue Packs
  • magnetic and floresent Safety Markers
  • reflective Shirts and Hoods
  • Protective Sleeves
  • miscellaneous Mining Accessories
  IDAHO MINING APPAREL
  131 Cameron Avenue
  Kellogg, ID 83837
  (208) 784-1194
  idahominingapparel@hotmail.com

• Bayard Miller, MD
  610 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 556-1561
   
  

• Wayne Jurkovich, DDS
  611 Bank Street map location
  (208) 556-8171
   
  

• Dick Vester, OD
  425 Pine Street map location
  (208) 752-2020
   
  

• Hollis Anderson
  Attorney at Law
  upstairs at 602 Cedar Street, Suite 223
  (by appointment only)
  mail to 125 Cedar Street
  telephone (208) 752-1271
  facsimile (208) 556-3411
   
  
• Keisha Lee Oxendine
  Attorney at Law
  upstairs at 602 Cedar Street, Suite 223
  telephone (208) 752-1272
  facsimile (208) 556-3411
   
  
• Michael K. Branstetter
  416 River Street map location
  (208) 752-1154
   
  

• Brook Zanetti & Company
  Income Tax Preparation, Payroll & Bookkeeping Services
  510 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 556-949 or cell (208) 659-2919
   
  
• H.F. Magnuson & Company, CPA's
  413 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 752-1131
   
  
• Wayne Schoonmaker, CPA
  510 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 753-2525

• Randy Knight, P.E.
  Civil Engineer/Geologist
  cell (208) 659-1578
  
  • Environmental Site Assessments
  • Building Inspection Services

• Greg Marsh, Ph.D.
  DBA Marsh Scientific Services
  
  • wallace-id.com
  • silver-valley.com
  • friendsofcdatrails.org Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Trails
  New Office:
  602 Cedar Street, Room 208
  (on Second Floor in Tabor Building)
  cell: 208-651-3824
  e-mail: greg4mss@hotmail.com
   
  

• Wallace District Arts Council

  The mission of the Wallace District Arts Council is to establish and maintain an arts council to present plays, dramas, musicals and other productions of all kinds. To offer seminars, workshops, and other classes in all arts disciplines. To establish and maintain such programs or series as will further the educational goals of the organization. To promote appreciation of, interest in, and understanding of the arts. To perform all other acts necessary or incidental to the above.	The organization was established in April 1988. The current president is Thomas Hayes 619 Bank Street Wallace, ID 83873
  Currently, the main project of the Council is the annual Historic Wallace Blues Festival.

• Wallace Chamber of Commerce

  Visitors' Center I-90, Exit 61 (208) 753-7151		location on aerial photo

• Senior Center
  621 Cedar Street map location
  (208) 752-5411
   
  
• Public Library
  

  415 River Street (208) 752-4571 wallacelibrary@yahoo.com	map location	location on aerial photo

  
  
• Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Foundation
  219 Sixth Street
  (208) 752-0111
  

  Open April 15 through October 15 each year, the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum's mission is to interpret, for present and future generations, the history of railroads, associated people and events in the region known as the Coeur d'Alene Mining District, and to a lesser extent bordering areas, with focus on the Wallace Northern Pacific Depot, by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and publishing relevant materials.

  The Foundation is also responsible for various events each year.

  • Depot Day & Classic Car Show: Saturday before Mother's Day, annually, May 9, 2015
  • Under the Freeway Flea Market: Labor Day Wekend, annually, Sept. 7, 2015
  • Both events provide registration packets online. Payment is over the telephone, no PayPal.
  • Weddings can be booked through the NP Depot. Weddings may be held during the summer season and the off-season by special request.
  • Other events of a cultural or historic nature are carried out as opportunities arise.
  
  
• Historic Wallace Preservation Society
  

  A non-profit organization promoting the history of Wallace Idaho Heather Branstetter, Executive Director 416 River St. Wallace, ID 83873 208-230-8454

• Historic Wallace Marketing Group
  

  Cindy Lien theliens00@gmail.com

   
  

• Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation
  

  The mission of Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation is to promote economic development in the Silver Valley. Our focus is to grow job opportunities in the Silver Valley by supporting existing business and industry, and assisting companies that hope to relocate here.

  703 Cedar Street (208) 752-5511

   
  
• Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Trails, Inc.
  established in 2003 to promote, educate, encourage and assist in the development and maintenance of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and other north Idaho bike trails
  PO Box 408, Wallace 83873
  Jon Ruggles, Pres.
  email Friends
   
  
• High Mountain ATV Association, Inc.
  "Our purpose is to foster and promote safe and responsible use of ATV's by riders of all ages."
  208-556-4308
  hmatvi@cebridge.net
   
  
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  The recently formed Arts Wallace organization promotes and celebrates the Arts and Artists in the greater Wallace Community.