Boom! Bust! Bloom! - History of Spirit Lake @ CDA Library (FREE)
Wed, Jul 09
|Coeur d'Alene
The railroad and timber empire caused Spirit Lake's population to boom in 1908. Members of the Spirit Lake Historical Society will tell the story of the town's expansion, empire building, collapse, and survival from 1900 to the present. Brad Sondahl and Ole Hohman will guide us...
Time & Location
Jul 09, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Coeur d'Alene, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
About the event
History Hour Lecture (All Ages)
In this monthly lecture series, join us in the Community Room at the Library for a special presentation with the Museum of North Idaho, featuring a local author or historian who will talk about Idaho’s fascinating heritage. Find us in the Community Room.
Boom! Bust! Bloom! - History of Spirit Lake – Wednesday, July 9 (5:30)The railroad and timber empire caused Spirit Lake's population to boom in 1908. Members of the Spirit Lake Historical Society will tell the story of the town's expansion, empire building, collapse, and survival from 1900 to the present. Brad Sondahl and Ole Hohman will guide us through the history of the railroad depot, the lake and timber industry, and the devastating fires that changed Spirit Lake forever. Mona Stafford will speak of the town's "blooming" revival and the effort to use a grant from Innovia to revive…