Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Sandpoint (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sandpoint Federal Building, Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, and Amanda Nesbitt House. Also, be sure to include Sandpoint Historic District in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Sandpoint (Idaho).
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Sandpoint Federal Building
Historical landmark in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Sandpoint Federal Building, at 419 N. Second Ave. in Sandpoint, Idaho, was built in 1928. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
The first floor was originally a post office, and was modified in the 1960s to serve as the East Bonner County Library.
Its architecture includes elements of Spanish Colonial Revival style, mostly in design details, and of Italian Renaissance Revival style, in its massing and symmetry. Both styles are rare in Idaho. Details include unglazed terra cotta ornamentation around window and door openings.
It was built by contractor W.D. Lovell.[1]
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
Nature, Boat tours, Natural attraction, Tours, Outdoor activities, Lake
Address: 100 Bridge St, 83864-1354 Sandpoint
Amanda Nesbitt House
The Amanda Nesbitt House, at 602 N. 4th Ave. in Sandpoint, Idaho, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Dan Tanner House, and the official listing name was changed in 1987.
It is Queen Anne in style.
The main NRHP text and photos available are identified as for Dan Tanner House at that address. The name of the listing was changed in 1987 to Amanda Nesbitt House, with info that: "The Amanda Nesbitt House was constructed for Amanda Nesbitt as a combined dwelling and boarding house. Nesbitt, the widow of John Valencourt Nesbitt, raised her three boys there, supported her family by taking in boarders, and was active locally in the W.C.T.U. and the Methodist Church. In 1913 she married Adolph S. Stebbins."[2]
Sandpoint Historic District
The Sandpoint Historic District in Sandpoint, Idaho is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and enlarged in 2018. When first listed, it consisted of 13 buildings on the block bound by 1st and 2nd Avenues, Main St. and Cedar St. plus two other buildings across from the block.
It includes:
- W.A. Bernd Building (1907), 307-311 N. First Avenue, which was separately listed on the National Register in 1983.
- Sandpoint City Hall (1910), Second and Main
- Knights of Pythias Hall (1909), 202 Main Street, later the Sandpoint Sewing and Vacuum Center
- B.P.O.E. Lodge #1376 (1936), 314 N. Second Avenue
- Panida Theater(1927), 300 N. First Avenue
Fine Art Tile
Art gallery, Museum
Address: 806 Oak St, Sandpoint