<p>Caption on image: Wallace, Idaho, Looking East
Handwritten on verso: "Before the fire" 9/20/10</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): Cities &amp; towns--Idaho--Wallace;; Bird's-eye views;; Postcards</li>
<li>Subjects (LCSH): Wallace (Idaho)--Buildings, structures, etc.</li></ul>
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