Welcome to the Center of the Universe! The "Probalistic Center of the Universe" is located at the intersection of Bank and Sixth Streets in historic downtown Wallace, Idaho. Be seen with friends, family or even the local wildlife and forevermore be able to proclaim that you have stood at the Center of the Universe and survived to tell about it. The Center of the Universe monument, shown to the right, was officially dedicated by His Honor, Wallace Mayor Ron Garitone, September 25th, 2004. The Center of the Universe was celebrated again at this intersection on the evening of Saturday, September 23, following conclusion of Silver Summit 2006, itself an international celebration of the silver mining industry and the companies who explore for, mine, and refine that noble metal. We were happy to see so many people join us for a fun evening of awards, live music, dancing, and general merriment as we toasted the Center of the Universe and young love.On September 22, 2007, following a very well attended Silver Summit 2007 in nearby Coeur d'Alene, Wallace again celebrated its unique location at the center of all things. However, this year the Princess Pageant was morphed into a community service festival, where a dozen contestants for Miss. Center of the Universe and Mr. Hardrock collected over $4000 to initiate a scholarship program for local high school students. The winners are shown below. As shown by a July, 2010, article in American Road Magazine, our manhole cover/monument has continued to receive attention since then. Click on the famous intersection above to read their one page article, "Center of the Universe," as a pdf file opening in a separate window. |
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Author Danny Wallace and Greg Marsh at the Center of the Universe, October 2005 |
Mayor Ron presides at the first wedding at the Center of the Universe, October 2005 |
Lisa Siri, 2006 Princess of the Center of the Universe |
Jerome Bunde, Pennaluna stockbroker, marries his high-school sweetheart at the Center of the Universe on September 23, 2006 |
Ray Demotte, Stirling Mining Company, waits to crown the Princess of the Center of the Universe |
However, Dave Bond of silverminers.com steps forward to do the honors at the Center of the Universe |
Mayor Ron stands on his claim to be the Center of the Universe |
Diane Houston of Attic Treasures presents the Princess with a jewelry gift certificate at the Center of the Universe |
Jennifer Newkirk was crowned Miss. Center of the Universe 2007 on September 22, 2007 |
George Houchin, Mr. Hardrock 2007, is a miner at the Lucky Friday in Mullan |
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Wallace History October 08, 2017 |
Modern Wallace October 10, 2008 |
Recreational Opportunities November 23, 2015 |
Photo Album December 29, 2003 |
Wallace Business August 06, 2018 |
Relocation Information January 17, 2018 |
Wallace Festivals August 16, 2018 |
Today's Weather (updated every hour) January 02, 2018 |
Wallace Homepage August 06, 2018 |
This Center of the Universe page was last modified on October 11, 2017. |
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