The Barnard – Stockbridge Museum in Wallace, Idaho displays images in large format of the photographs taken by Thomas Barnard and Nellie Stockbridge in their studio and in the surrounding community between 1893-1965. The original collection of over 200.000 images is preserved in the University of Idaho Library Special Collections Unit. It has been fully digitized and well indexed by Read more...

The Crystal Gold Mine, near Kellogg, Idaho was one of the first hard rock mines in the Silver Valley. Worked during the 1880’s; closed by hiding the mine, it was rediscovered in 1991, reclaimed in 1996, and opened as a tourist historical attraction. The work was all done in candlelight by hand. The guided underground tour explains how they drilled Read more...

Located in historic downtown Wallace, Idaho, Johnson’s Gems & Collectibles is a rare find indeed. Over 20 display cases overflowing with treasures. Johnson’s Gems is much more than a gem and mineral store, with a full lapidary shop and three jewelers on staff. We can repair your jewelry or make custom jewelry for you onsite, usually within days, or minutes. Read more...

Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum exhibits include a vast array of the equipment needed to operate the early mining and smelting operations of Shoshone County. They also have a vast archive of original and digital publications on the mining history and geology of Shoshone County available for Historians, Researchers and the Curious. They regularly host Educational Seminars, Authors, School Read more...

The Coeur d’ Alene’s Old Mission State Park spotlights the oldest building in Idaho. The Mission of the Sacred Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853 by Catholic missionaries and members of the Coeur d’ Alene Tribe. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sacred Heart Mission and the Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park provide an educational Read more...

The Crystal Gold Mine, near Kellogg, Idaho was one of the first hard rock mines in the Silver Valley. Worked during the 1880’s; closed by hiding the mine, it was rediscovered in 1991, reclaimed in 1996, and opened as a tourist historical attraction. The work was all done in candlelight by hand. The guided underground tour explains how they drilled Read more...

The Northern Pacific Railroad Museum transports you back in time, when railroads were king of transportation. As you enter the museum, you step into the re-creation of an early working railroad station. Exhibits tell of the rich history of railroading in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and the Depot itself. Railroads have been at work in the Coeur d’Alene silver Read more...

The Oasis Bordello Museum is a former operating bordello in the historic mining town of Wallace Idaho. It is preserved exactly as it was left when it had to close its doors in 1988. The Oasis was hardly a unique establishment, being one of five such brothels along the town’s main street. Each business sported a neon sign advertising “rooms”—one Read more...

Fun for adventurers of all ages! You will personally experience the actual methods of hard-rock mining in the richest silver district on earth! A retired miner is your guide you through a real silver mine. On the short trip to and from the mine aboard our classic trolley, you will be treated to a narrated tour of Historic Wallace. 1 Read more...