Thompson Mortuary Chapel
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About Thompson Mortuary Chapel
Thompson Mortuary Chapel, at 737 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 17, 1982. It was among the first 3 of Gooding’s 6 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Moderne, as it does for 12 other Idaho listings. It was listed as part of Tourtellotte and Hummel Architecture TR.
What it isHistoric building in Gooding, Idaho, designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗1939 to today
- 1939Built, designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel
- 1982Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 44 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
737 Main St., Gooding · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Thompson Mortuary Chapel
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Questions about Thompson Mortuary Chapel
Is Thompson Mortuary Chapel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 17, 1982 (Register number 82000348).
Is Thompson Mortuary Chapel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Idaho has 11 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Thompson Mortuary Chapel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Thompson Mortuary Chapel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84248312 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.