Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Old City Hall
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018
1. Old City Hall Marker
The south section, which for many years housed City Hall, was built in 1909. The north section, once the city fire station, was built between 1918 and 1928. This simple commercial style is suggestive of Renaissance Revival. Many of its original brick features remain, along with the window and storefront designs. The building was designed by Ralph Loring of Lewiston and the architectural firm of John E. Tourtellotte and Company, which also designed the State Capitol in Boise and the administration building at the University of Idaho. The police station was on the ground floor of the south section and the City Council Chamber was on the second. The notorious "drunk tank" in the basement was closed by the Board of Health in the mid-sixties. The building was gradually abandoned by the city. The Fire Department headquarters moved out in 1964, the city moved its offices out in 1972, and the Police Department left in 1981.Erected by Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pacific Northwest Bell Building (Historic Name) (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Luna House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Means Building (about 300 feet away); Kettenbach Building (about 400 feet away); Firsts in Lewiston (about 400 feet away); Tsceminicum (about 600 feet away); Lewiston's Chinese Community (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018
2. Old City Hall Marker
The marker is at the right corner of the two-story building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
