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Pond's Lodge

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:29:33 +0100

Title:
Pond's Lodge
Island Park (ID), Linen

Syringa Idaho State Flower

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:02:12 +0100

Title:
Syringa Idaho State Flower
(ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
With this space and bit of ink I fear I can not make you think Of all the nice things I'd have you know of our fair sister Idaho. Shoshone Falls

Snowslide At Mace

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:52 +0100

Title:
Snowslide At Mace
(ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
Snowslide at Mace, Idaho, February 27, 1910, showing path of slide down mountain from opposite side of canyon Wrecked houses in the foreground. Twelve persons were killed and many injured.

Snowslide At Mace

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:52 +0100

Title:
Snowslide At Mace
(ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
Snowslide at Mace, Idaho, February 27, 1910, and wreck of Supt. Pascoe's residence of Federal Mining Co. There were killed and two injured. First house struck by the slide and farthest down the Canyon.

Snowslide At Burke

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:52 +0100

Title:
Snowslide At Burke
(ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
Snowslide at Burke, Idaho. February 28, 1910, which demolished ten residences and killed five persons. Looking up West Heela gulch, down which the slide came from Custer Peak.

Forest Fire At Payette Lake

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:48 +0100

Title:
Forest Fire At Payette Lake
(ID), Divided Back PM 1911 Jul-29

Description:
Actual photograph of Forest fire made at Payette Lake during the month of August 1910. Miles upon miles of the national Forest reserve were burned over by this fire and at night the lake was illuminated by the fierce red glow of the flames. Many lives were lost in the National Forest fires and Millions of dollars in lumber was consumed. The fires in many instances burning with such rapidity that razing sheep were unable to escape

Electric Terminal

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:27:51 +0100

Title:
Electric Terminal
Coeur D'Alene (ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
Coeur d'Alene is the chief city of Northern Idaho, having a population of 8000. It is 34 miles east of Spokane, Wash, and is connected by the Coeur d'Alene electric railway and the N.P. Ry.

The Christiania Motor Lodge, Sun Valley Road

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:16:41 +0100

Title:
The Christiania Motor Lodge, Sun Valley Road
Ketchum (ID), Chrome PM 1959 Jun-29

Description:
Combination tubs & Showers, free TV in rooms, heated swimming pool. Hot water heat with individual controls, phones in all rooms. Some kitchenettes and fire places. ?The Newest and Finest in the best vacation land in the World.? Chuck Atkinson. Manager.

Franklin County Courthouse

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:28 +0100

Title:
Franklin County Courthouse
Preston (ID), Chrome unused

Plaza Motel, 427 South Highway 91

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:28 +0100

Title:
Plaza Motel, 427 South Highway 91
Preston (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
16 Ultra Modern Units. Electric Heat, Air-Conditioned, Room controls. Color T.V., Queen Beds. Room Phones. Combination Tub Showers. Quiet. Conveniently located.

Idaho Motel, 1159 South 5th

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:26 +0100

Title:
Idaho Motel, 1159 South 5th
Pacatello (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
32 insulated, air conditioned, carpeted units, TV and room phones. Some units with kitchens. Near Idaho State College. On highway 91-191 and 30-N.

The Coeur D' Alene Homes

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:25 +0100

Title:
The Coeur D' Alene Homes
Coeur D'Alene (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
A residence for retired people

Shoshone Ice Caves

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Shoshone Ice Caves
Scenic (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
One of the largest and most perfect arched lava tubes in existence, containing an Ice floor the year round. Lighted with colored lights. On Highway 93 North of Shoshone on the road to Sun Valley.

Boise Tour Train, Julia Davis Park

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Boise Tour Train, Julia Davis Park
Boise (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Seeing Boise, Idaho Aboard the tour Train. A popular activity for everyone! Departs daily throughout the summer from Julia Davis Park.

A Difficult Drive, Snake River

Tue, 20 May 2008 01:13:22 +0100

Title:
A Difficult Drive, Snake River
(ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
1910. The canyon here is nearly a thousand feet deep and is certainly a rough rocky drivs as shown more plainly in the foreground

A Sage Plain, Snake River

Tue, 20 May 2008 01:13:21 +0100

Title:
A Sage Plain, Snake River
(ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
1910. To the readers left is shown a glimpse of Snake River; to the right irrigation works preparatory to carrying the water around a difficult point. This apparently barren waste will yield marvelous crops when the water reaches the land

Cabinet Gorge Dam

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Cabinet Gorge Dam
(ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Built by Washington Water Power Co. on the Clarksfork River, is situated 5 miles upstream from Clarksfork, Idaho. A splendid viewpoint within a few hundred yards of Hwy. 10A affords this view of the project.

First Pack Train On Summit Of Mt. Baldy

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:49:41 +0100

Title:
First Pack Train On Summit Of Mt. Baldy
St. Joe (ID), Divided Back PM 1911 Jun-31

Coeur D'Alene Lake

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Coeur D'Alene Lake
Coeur D'Alene (ID), Divided Back unused

At The Head Of Navigation Of St. Joe River

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
At The Head Of Navigation Of St. Joe River
Scenic (ID), White Border unused

Beautiful Twin Falls

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Beautiful Twin Falls
Scenic (ID), Linen unused

Description:
Beautiful Twin Falls On The Snake River

Hansen Suspension Bridge

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Hansen Suspension Bridge
Scenic (ID), Linen unused

Description:
This bridge, 1400 feet long 374 feet high, suspended on enormous cables, affords an interesting study of the effects of time and a might river on lava Rock.

Balance Rock

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Balance Rock
Scenic (ID), Divided Back PM 1910

Summer Cottages At Hayden Lake

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Summer Cottages At Hayden Lake
Hayden Lake (ID), Divided Back unused

Street Scene

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:23:54 +0100

Title:
Street Scene
Council (ID), Divided Back PM 1911 May-30

West Falls On Portneuf River

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:50 +0100

Title:
West Falls On Portneuf River
McCammon (ID), Divided Back unused

Description:
Wheat: 20 to 50 Bushel per acre. Land - Irrigated $50.00 and UP. Dry farm - $20.00 and UP. City Lots - $70.00 and UP. Abudant water power. Look us up on the map we need good factories and business men. Write secretary of Commercial for Information

Buffalo River

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:41:45 +0100

Title:
Buffalo River
Island Oark (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
U.S. Highway 20, 191 crossing the Buffalo River at famous Pond's Lodge in the heart of Island Park's magnificent scenery, unexcelled trout fishing and recreational facilities.

Hyrum Manwaring Center, Ricks College

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:41:45 +0100

Title:
Hyrum Manwaring Center, Ricks College
Rexburg (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Within this building is served the social growth of the students. Offices for the Associated Students of Ricks College and other student Leadership organizations are here. The building also features a Ballroom, Cafeteria, Snack Bar, Browsing room, T.V. room, Theatre, Conference rooms, Barber Shop, Games Area, Bowling Alley, and Bookstore.

Mack's Inn, Idaho's Island Park

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Mack's Inn, Idaho's Island Park
Island Park (ID), Chrome unused

Cataldo Mission

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:20:14 +0100

Title:
Cataldo Mission
Alene Valley (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Cataldo Mission, built in 1854 by Jesuit Fathers in magnificent Coeur d'Alene Valley, Idaho. The Northwest can boast no more historic spot; beneath its moss-covered roof have rested Indians and settlers, and such leaders as General Sherman.

Famous Sinking Farm

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:12:28 +0100

Title:
Famous Sinking Farm
Salmon Canyon (ID), Linen unused

Description:
About 14 acres of a farm, near Buhl, Idaho, dropped 100 to 200 feet during the summer of 1937, evidently filling undiscovered subterranean caves. Unexpected movements still occur at intervals.

Idaho Map

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Idaho Map
(ID), Linen PM 1948 May-17

Description:
1-Shoshone Falls; 2-Balance Rock; 3-Ice Cave Near Idaho Falls; 4-Spatter Cones Craters of the Moon; 5-American Falls Dam; 6-Skiing at Sun Valley; 7-Twin Falls; 8-Hansen suspension Bridge; 9-State Capitol, Boise.

Aerial Of American Fall Dam

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:06 +0100

Title:
Aerial Of American Fall Dam
American Falls (ID), Chrome unused

Payette Lake

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:04 +0100

Title:
Payette Lake
McCall (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view of beautiful Payette Lake with the year round playground town of McCall in the background. This area offers the best in swimming, boating, picnicking, and is one of the nations leading ski resort.

Murray

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:04 +0100

Title:
Murray
Murray (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
30 miles from Wallace, as it appears today and as it appeared in 1885. a roaring town of 5000 up & down the canyon. Discovery of gold started the rush in 1882. The County Seat moved from here to Wallace in 1899. The Coeur d'Alene mining region has now matured into a stable economy with farsighted owners, who develop new mines with part of current profits.

Shore Lodge

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:03 +0100

Title:
Shore Lodge
McCall (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Located on the shores of beautiful Payette Lake, one of the pacific Northwest's leading resort areas. Boating - Water Skiing.

Club House

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:03 +0100

Title:
Club House
Hayden Lake (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Hayden Lake Golf Club

Ye Olde Towne Hall

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:02 +0100

Title:
Ye Olde Towne Hall
Idaho City (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Estab. 1862 (The place to go is Idaho)

Main Street

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:02 +0100

Title:
Main Street
Idaho City (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Many of the old buildings are still in use. The pounding of the heavy miners boots as they walked along this street in the 60's aroused one's imagination. Try to visualize what a gay city is must have been, with that precious yellow metal, Gold everywhere. In fact approx. 300 million dollars was extracted from the placer gravels of the Boise Basin.

Cabinet Gorge Dam

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:00 +0100

Title:
Cabinet Gorge Dam
Clarksfork (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Built by Washington Water Power Co. on the Clarksfork River, is situated 5 miles upstream from Clarksfork Idaho. A splendid viewpoint within a few hundred yards of Hwy. 10A affords this view of the project.

Dworshak Dam Site And Canoe Camp

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:02:00 +0100

Title:
Dworshak Dam Site And Canoe Camp
Ahsahka (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
Dworshak Dam site and Canoe Camp Shown also is the confluence of the North Fork of the Clearwater River (left) and the Clearwater River at Ahsahka, Idaho. The dam, to be finished in 1967 is being constructed at farthest visible bend of left hand river. Lewis and Clark "burned out the holler of our canoes" at bottom center of photo in 1805. Orofino is located 4 miles upstream on Clearwater River. A modern lumber mill is located at left of photo.

Herndon Hotel & Courts

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:01:33 +0100

Title:
Herndon Hotel & Courts
Salmon (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
In the heart of the Rockies, on the "River of No Return" at the edge of the Idaho Primitive area. New addition - Salmon River Inn - ultra modern, air conditioned, heated swimming pool, 24 hour service.

Idaho Souvenir

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:01:30 +0100

Title:
Idaho Souvenir
Silver City (ID), Chrome unused

Description:
A major Idaho Silver and Gold producing area, starting in 1864 thru 1912. In 1864 most of the activity centered around 8000 ft. War Eagle Mountain in the background.

Palisades Dam And Lake, Upper Snake River Valley