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One of 58 National Register listings published here for Latah County · listed in 2009 · category: Building.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Arthur Snow House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 2 buildingss as contributing to the listing.
- Listed as. Snow, Arthur, House - the National Register files a house under its owner's surname.
- Address. 2949 Clyde Rd., Moscow, 83843
- When was it listed? May 2009
- Category. building
- Census division. Moscow
- National Register reference number. 09000294 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.
Fires near this property
7 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 7 fires within 5 miles of Arthur Snow House between 1994 and 2020, burning about 36 acres in total. 3 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Natural | 3 |
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 1998 | Natural | under an acre | Idaho Department of Lands | BLAINE ROAD |
| 12 September 1994 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.5 acres | Idaho Department of Lands | PINE PATCH |
| 31 August 2000 | Natural | under an acre | Idaho Department of Lands | PARADISE RIDGE |
| 10 August 1999 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Idaho Department of Lands | PARADISE RIDGE |
| 8 July 2002 | Natural | under an acre | Idaho Department of Lands | TOMER BUTTE FIRE |
| 8 May 2020 | Fireworks | under an acre | Idaho Department of Lands | HIGHWAY 8 |
| 13 November 2018 | Debris and open burning | 29 acres | Idaho Department of Lands | ZEITLER |
Mines and quarries near this property
8 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Arthur Snow House: 5 past producers, 2 occurrences, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Stone, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Silica, Quartz. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canfield-Rogers Clay Deposit Mine | Kaolin, Fire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | 1925 | |
| Paradise Ridge Silica Deposit | Silica, Quartz | Occurrence | Metamorphic | |
| Unnamed Location | Silica | Occurrence | ||
| Unnamed Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Druffel Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Jester Pit | Stone | Producer | ||
| Poppie Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Pullman-Moscow Quarry | Stone | Past Producer |
Storms near this property
28 since 1996Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Moscow, the town this property stands in, in 28 storm reports between 1996 and 2026: 12 flood, 6 thunderstorm wind, 5 flash flood, 3 hail. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2019 | Flash Flood | Moscow | $200,000 | Heavy rain during the afternoon and evening of April 9th caused Paradise Creek running through Moscow to rapidly rise and inundate lower elevation portions of the city along the creek. In addition heavy rain in the hills north of Moscow caused flash flooding in the northeastern areas of the city as runoff drained through valleys and ravines along North Polk Street and into the East D street neighborhood, then through downtown before draining into Paradise Creek. In some areas flood waters were reported to be 3 feet deep with numerous roads, intersections and underpasses impassable. Most of the reported damage involved basement and first floor flooding of buildings. |
| November 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Moscow | $100,000 | Thousands of people went without power near the Viola area on the Idaho Palouse as 11 transmission structures went down in a domino effect on Highway 95 between Moscow and Potlach. The highway was shut down for a four mile stretch. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Moscow | $80,000 | The Latah County Emergency Manager reported broken tree branches and downed power lines in Latah County. The Moscow area was impacted with several large trees down, at least one tree falling on a house, and at least two cars damaged by falling trees. |
| March 2012 | Flood | Moscow | $80,000 | Moderate to major flooding occurred along Paradise Creek on the morning of March 26th flooding numerous streets, bridges, and homes within the city of Moscow, Idaho. The creek crested at ten feet, making it the fourth highest crest on record. Among the list of flooded streets, bridges, parks, and homes which were impacted from the flooding along Paradise Creek include: the intersection of Bridge and Hillcrest Streets, intersection at 5th and Roosevelt, D Street bridge, Main Street, Mountainview Park, the University of Idaho bike path, Blaine Street Bridge, South Lynn Street, and Sand Road. |
| May 2020 | Flood | Moscow | $20,000 | Heavy rainfall in thunderstorms produced flooding in a field and basement in Moscow. |
| March 2026 | Flood | Moscow | $15,000 | Several areas across Moscow had localized flooding issues. Areas included Berman Creekside Park, Soccer fields on west side of Guy Wicks Field, Mountain View Roundabout, White Avenue and Highway 8, Damen Street, Lemhi Drive, North Couplet of Main Street, Perimeter Drive at Pullman Highway, Sand Road outside of Moscow, and the city park along the Potlatch River. |
| February 2000 | Flood | Moscow | $15,000 | no account filed |
| December 2022 | Flood | Moscow | $10,000 | Melting snow and heavy rain over half an inch caused flooding along Paradise Creek through the city of Moscow. Kiwanis Park reported flooding, basements had flooding issues, and water over roadways. |
| May 2020 | Flash Flood | Moscow | $10,000 | The Lewiston Tribune reported that heavy rainfall resulted in mud and water flowing over Highway US-95, south of Moscow. Water and areas of mud were transported from nearby cropland. |
| December 1998 | Flash Flood | Moscow | $5,000 | Minor flooding of small streams and creeks occurred due to snow melt and 2 - 4" of rain during this period. |
| July 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Moscow | $5,000 | 8 inch diameter trees snapped. many power lines down. |
| February 2025 | Flood | Moscow | $2,000 | Several road closures were reported due to flooding. Perimeter Drive closed between Pullman Road and 6th Street Stadium Drive due to flooding between Pullman Rd. and 6th St. are closed due to high water. Third St and Roosevelt closed due to flooding. The intersection of Bridge and Hillcrest closed due to flooding. Field flooding at Mountain View Park. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Moscow | $1,000 | no account filed |
| September 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Moscow | $500 | Observer reported large tree branches down from storm. Pullman, Moscow Airport recorded a max gusts of 67 MPH. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Moscow | $500 | A spotter submitted photos of a Flash Flood flowing down a driveway and washing out a culvert creating a breach in the driveway 3 to 4 feet deep with a similar width. |
| December 2017 | Flood | Moscow | $500 | The USGS river gage at Paradise Creek in Moscow recorded a sharp rise above the Flood Stage of 9.2 feet at 8:45 PM December 29th. The creek quickly crested at 9.7 feet by 9:00 PM and then receded back below Flood Stage by 11:00 PM. No damage was reported with this minor flood. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Moscow | $400 | no account filed |
| May 2023 | Flash Flood | Moscow | $250 | Latah County Sheriff reported on social media that Sand Road has been washed out near the state line. Radar estimated around half an inch fell in an hour. Radar estimated between 0.8 to 1 inch fell. |
| June 2022 | Flood | Moscow | - | Several of the fairways at the elks golf course in Moscow, ID were flooded from heavy rain. Water was estimated to be over a foot deep in spots. |
| June 2021 | Hail | Moscow | - | Hail, up to 1 inches, fell in Moscow and Viola as a strong thunderstorm cell moved through early morning June 15th. |
| February 2020 | Flood | Moscow | - | The USGS Stream Gage on Paradise Creek at Moscow reported a rapid rise during the afternoon of February 7th. The creek rose above the Flood Stage of 9.2 feet at 9:30 PM PST on February 7th, crested at a stage of 9.3 feet at 1:15 AM February 8th, and dropped back below Flood Stage at 2:00 AM February 8th. |
| February 2020 | Flood | Moscow | - | Minor flooding of Paradise Creek was reported in Moscow. On Bridge Street and Roosevelt Street there was minor flooding resulting from water overflowing out of storm drains. No damage was reported. |
| May 2020 | Heavy Rain | Moscow | - | Idaho Department of Environmental Quality rainfall gauge measured 0.43 in one hour. |
| April 2019 | Flood | Moscow | - | The USGS River Gage on Paradise Creek in Moscow recorded a sharp rise to above the Flood Stage of 9.2 feet at 2:45 PM PDT on April 9th. The creek continued to rise passing through the Moderate Flood Stage of 10.0 feet at 7:00 PM. The creek continued to rise and crested at 11.4 feet at 7:15 PM which is a record high crest beating the previous record crest of 11.3 feet set in 1996. The creek then quickly receded passing below the moderate Flood Stage at 8:00 PM and then below Flood Stage at 9:15 PM PDT. |
| July 2014 | Hail | Moscow | - | Hail to the size of quarters covered the ground. |
| March 2011 | Flood | Moscow | - | Minor flooding was observed along Bridge Street in Moscow as water overflowed its banks along Paradise Creek. The City of Moscow utilized sandbags and temporary gravel walls to contain the flood waters. |
| May 2009 | Hail | Moscow | - | no account filed |
| May 1996 | Lightning | Moscow | - | no account filed |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deesten Farmstead | 1.9 miles | 2008 | |
 | Ridenbaugh Hall | 2.2 miles | 1977 |
 | Administration Building, University of Idaho | 2.3 miles | 1978 |
 | Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House | 2.3 miles | 1993 |
 | Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Gamma Theta Chapter | 2.3 miles | 1996 |
 | University of Idaho Gymnasium and Armory | 2.3 miles | 1983 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 09000294 in Record Group 79. |
| Latah County | All 58 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.