BONNERS FERRY MASONIC HALL

The ground level of the building was originally constructed as the First National Bank in 1916. In a space in the rear of the new bank and facing Bonner Street, the Post Office moved in and occupied that space until 1937. The new building and its businesses were christened by the 1916 flood.

In 1923, a 35 foot addition was added on its north side facing Main Street. Many businesses operated from the ground floor over the years. Its first occupant was the Consolidated Co. A short time later it became O. C. Wilson's Bonners Ferry Abstract. Saunders & White operated a grocery store located between the Post Office and the bank from 1924 until 1940. 

Since the 1950's the empty spaces on the ground floor have been occupied at different times by the VFW, the Liquor Store, Dr. Durose, the Pace Kerby Agency, Kayser Insurance, Karl's Jewelry, The Athletic Connection, Coast to Coast Store, True Value Hardware, the R-Store, the Dollar Store and Huckleberry Variety.

In 1963, the library moved to the bank building where it remained until the new library was built in 1974.

The exterior facade has been removed revealing two original First National Bank engraved signs facing Main and Bonner Streets. The Masonic emblem can be seen on the second story that faces Main Street.