American Legion Hall
National Register of Historic Places

American Legion Hall

Shoshone, Lincoln County, Idaho
Listed
September 7, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83002355

About this property

The American Legion Hall near Shoshone, Idaho is a stone building that was built in 1928 and listed on the NRHP on September 8, 1983. It is of Bungalow/Craftsman architecture and served as a clubhouse and as a meeting hall, and was listed on the NRHP for its architecture. It is located at 107 West A Street in Shoshone. It was built by stonemason Jack Oughton. It was also a work of Steve Rhodes. It is a tall two-story building that is about 44 feet (13 m) by 36 feet (11 m). It has a porch that is inset at the front and wraps out around one side of the house.

Location

107 W. A St.
Shoshone, Lincoln County, Idaho
42.93437, -114.40790

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was American Legion Hall listed on the National Register?

American Legion Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.

What type of historic resource is American Legion Hall?

American Legion Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for American Legion Hall?

The period of significance for American Legion Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.

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