<p>Handwritten on verso: Ida M. Hammond.  Localities - Wallace, Idaho, Nov. 3 '07</p>
<p>Wallace, Idaho was founded in 1884 by Colonel W.R. Wallace under the name Placer Center.  In 1885 the name changed to Wallace. In 1886 Wallace received its first railroad followed by a Northern Pacific Line in 1891.  By 1900 the town of Wallace was a major center for mining activities.  In 1910 much of the town was destroyed by the largest U.S. forest fire in history.</p>
<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Bird's-eye views</li>
<li>Subjects (LCSH): Wallace (Idaho)--Buildings, structures etc.</li></ul>
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