Avalanches in Mace, Idaho
“Coming without the slightest warning, except for the thunderous roar momentarily preceding the shock, a huge avalanche swept down the precipitous sides of Custer mountain, completely burying the little town of Mace, Idaho, and filling the narrow Burke canyon to a depth of 75 feet, resulting in a toll of more than 20 killed and scores injured.” So began a Feb. 27, 1930, story in The Spokesman-Review, describing events that had occurred exactly two decades prior. Mace was hit again in 1956 by another avalanche resulting in the death of a 10-year-old boy and the destruction of five houses.
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
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Residents of Mace, Idaho, search for victims of a massive avalanche in Burke Canyon in late February 1910. It was one of the most devastating slides in the history of the North Idaho mining area.
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Residents of Mace, Idaho, search for victims of a massive avalanche in Burke Canyon in late February 1910. It was one of the most devastating slides in the history of the North Idaho mining area.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive Sr
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive
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On March 2, 1956, the town of Mace, Idaho, was hit by a massive avalanche that destroyed five houses and killed a 10-year-old boy.
The Spokesman-Review Photo Archive
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