Shoshone County Courthouse - Wallace, Idaho
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 47° 28.301 W 115° 55.335
11T E 581211 N 5258145
County courthouse serving Shoshone County in northeastern Idaho.
Waymark Code: WM2B8K
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
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Shoshone County Courthouse (1905)

Constructed with locally-produced concrete blocks containing mine tailings.  The blocks are naturally soft, so over the years the courthouse outer walls have been covered with a stucco material.  This structure is a good example of neoclassical revival style.  Designed by Stritesky and Sweatt of Spokane, it stands three stories on a raised foundation.  It is distinguished by the two-story arched windows about the central entry with its balustraded balcony supported by medallions. Other features include the non-derivative fluted pilasters, denticulated cornice and high parapet.  World-famous Clarence Darrow defended accused murderer, Steve Adams, in this building in 1906.  The trial was one fragment in the overall proceedings involving the alleged conspiracy to assassinate Idaho's former Gov. Frank Steunenberg in December 1905. ~ Guide to Historic Wallace

Year Built: 1905

Current Use of Building: County Courthouse

Level of Courts: County

Architect: Stritesky and

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1905 - present

Physical Address:
700 Bank Street Wallace, ID 83873


Hours: Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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