Wallace Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Wallace Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Pine, Bank, 5th and 7th Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 10, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Wallace’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Renaissance Revival, as it does for 8 other Idaho listings. The district takes in 485 historic buildings. It also stands in the Wallace Historic District (Boundary Increase), listed in 1983. The listing covers 8 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Wallace, Idaho, United States. 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 · 169 MB · National Archives↗1979 to today
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1983The Wallace Historic District (Boundary Increase) is listed around it
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by Pine, Bank, 5th and 7th Sts., Wallace · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Wallace Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wallace Historic District
Is Wallace Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 10, 1979 (Register number 79000809).
Is Wallace Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Idaho has 11 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cataldo Mission, 20.9 miles away.
Can you visit Wallace Historic District?
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.
Is Wallace Historic District in a historic district?
Yes, the Wallace Historic District (Boundary Increase), added to the Register in 1983.
Where can I read the history of Wallace Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 169 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 84251109 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.