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The town has long been famous as the "Silver Capital of the World" with 1.2 billion ounces of silver produced in Shoshone county since 1884. Silver mining is still a big part of our economy, but today it is carried out in total harmony with a pristine mountain environment that attracts outdoor recreation enthusiasts from around the world. Some folks come for the deep powder at the two ski areas, or the variety of bicycle trails, or the solitude of alpine lakes, but all agree, this is the place to play. And for us lucky ones, this is a great place to live. Wallace is also known for the fact that every downtown building is on the National Register of Historic Places... which is why the government finally had to go over us instead of through us in order to complete the Interstate Highway system in 1991. Now the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes paved bike path is directly under Interstate 90 as it passes above Wallace, following the famous South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River through the narrow Silver Valley: the only place on earth where more than a billion ounces of silver were mined in 100 years. Wallace continues to make news every year; check out our recent accomplishments!
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Popular visitor attractions, in addition to the many
jewelry and antique shops, are the
Sierra Silver Mine Tour, the
Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum, the
Wallace District Mining Museum, the
Oasis Bordello Museum,
and the
Sixth Street Melodrama.
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 have opened, closed, moved across town or changed ownership since then are itemized below this archival map. |
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However, EVERY year our village of 784 hosts an amazing range of festivals and special events that help make this the most unique and fascinating small town in America! For three days in July 2009, the 10th
Slippery
Gulch
celebration since 1920 was held in concert with an
All-Class Reunion and the town's 125th birthday party.
The graceful Girls of Slippery Gulch and the hilarious Wallace Men's
Culture Club made nine, five-act stage performances in the packed Civic
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| One Outstanding Weekend in May 2012 | |
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The 27th Annual Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum Festival and Classic Car Show on May 12, 2012, was very well attended with over 300 vehicles on display in historic downtown Wallace. See photos, video and the winners. |
![]() Due to fantastic spring skiing conditions, SILVER MOUNTAIN reopened for a FREE "Silver Sunday" on May 13, 2012, courtesy of Dave Smith Motors. Check out more photos and the updated 2011/12 snow log commentary for this first-ever event. |
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Sixth Street Gallery Photography, Copper Art and Unique Jewelry last updated September 16, 2012 |
Silver Pine Trade Post The Unexpected Cure! last updated May 10, 2013 |
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Wallace History June 06, 2003 |
Modern Wallace October 10, 2008 |
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Recreational Opportunities January 27, 2011 |
Photo Album December 29, 2003 |
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Wallace Business March 13, 2013 |
Relocation Information April 02, 2012 |
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Wallace Festivals May 18, 2013 |
Today's Weather (updated every hour) September 10, 2011 |
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