The Smith Building
(Palace Hotel)
J. Frank Smith constructed this commercial building in 1906, the year Canyon was incorporated as a town. Elected to the first city board of alderman, Smith operated a land company on the second floor. The ground floor was initially occupied by the Canyon Mercantile and Hardware Store. S.B. McClure opened the Palace Hotel at this location in 1912. A cafe, first operated by P.D. Casey, later shared the first floor. Despite several changes in ownership, the Palace Hotel remained in operation until 1960.
Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
