Coeur d'Alene Card Wallet (Plain)
THE COEUR D’ALENE CARD WALLET
In 1878, William Tecumseh Sherman – he of the infamous “March to the Sea” – led an army expedition along the old Mullan Trail through the nearly impassable mountains of North Idaho. Once through, he established an army post on the north shore of an impossibly blue glacial lake. The army post became Fort Sherman, and soon a town grew up around it. The town, the lake, and mountains all bore the name of the local Indian tribe – Coeur d’Alene, meaning “heart of an awl.” Seems the original French trappers weren’t impressed with the local natives’ lack of hospitality and gave them this derogatory moniker. Mining – and later logging – built the city. Tourism saved it when those industries died. All things change. The mountains that once echoed with chain saws and miner’s picks now teem with mountain bikes and snow mobiles. The steamboats and log rafts that plied the lake have been replaced with pleasure boats and jet skis. I first arrived in town in 1976, right when the old town was starting to die and the new one was getting ready to be born. I promptly fell in love with Coeur d'Alene. It was – when all was said and done – an absolute gem, nestled, as it is, against the lake and the mountains. At 18, I left to serve in the military. I’ve been trying to get back there – without success – ever since. Now, I've created this little wallet to honor the place I still fondly call home.
The Coeur d’Alene Card Wallet. A little gem like the town it’s named for. Small enough to fit into almost any pocket. Perfect for those who like to travel ultralight. You can keep your license and debit card in it. Or use it as a coin purse. I carry business cards in mine. Measures 2.75” x 4.5”. Flap securely tucks into the front strap, ensuring what’s inside doesn’t slip irreplaceably away.
THE COEUR D’ALENE CARD WALLET
In 1878, William Tecumseh Sherman – he of the infamous “March to the Sea” – led an army expedition along the old Mullan Trail through the nearly impassable mountains of North Idaho. Once through, he established an army post on the north shore of an impossibly blue glacial lake. The army post became Fort Sherman, and soon a town grew up around it. The town, the lake, and mountains all bore the name of the local Indian tribe – Coeur d’Alene, meaning “heart of an awl.” Seems the original French trappers weren’t impressed with the local natives’ lack of hospitality and gave them this derogatory moniker. Mining – and later logging – built the city. Tourism saved it when those industries died. All things change. The mountains that once echoed with chain saws and miner’s picks now teem with mountain bikes and snow mobiles. The steamboats and log rafts that plied the lake have been replaced with pleasure boats and jet skis. I first arrived in town in 1976, right when the old town was starting to die and the new one was getting ready to be born. I promptly fell in love with Coeur d'Alene. It was – when all was said and done – an absolute gem, nestled, as it is, against the lake and the mountains. At 18, I left to serve in the military. I’ve been trying to get back there – without success – ever since. Now, I've created this little wallet to honor the place I still fondly call home.
The Coeur d’Alene Card Wallet. A little gem like the town it’s named for. Small enough to fit into almost any pocket. Perfect for those who like to travel ultralight. You can keep your license and debit card in it. Or use it as a coin purse. I carry business cards in mine. Measures 2.75” x 4.5”. Flap securely tucks into the front strap, ensuring what’s inside doesn’t slip irreplaceably away.
THE COEUR D’ALENE CARD WALLET
In 1878, William Tecumseh Sherman – he of the infamous “March to the Sea” – led an army expedition along the old Mullan Trail through the nearly impassable mountains of North Idaho. Once through, he established an army post on the north shore of an impossibly blue glacial lake. The army post became Fort Sherman, and soon a town grew up around it. The town, the lake, and mountains all bore the name of the local Indian tribe – Coeur d’Alene, meaning “heart of an awl.” Seems the original French trappers weren’t impressed with the local natives’ lack of hospitality and gave them this derogatory moniker. Mining – and later logging – built the city. Tourism saved it when those industries died. All things change. The mountains that once echoed with chain saws and miner’s picks now teem with mountain bikes and snow mobiles. The steamboats and log rafts that plied the lake have been replaced with pleasure boats and jet skis. I first arrived in town in 1976, right when the old town was starting to die and the new one was getting ready to be born. I promptly fell in love with Coeur d'Alene. It was – when all was said and done – an absolute gem, nestled, as it is, against the lake and the mountains. At 18, I left to serve in the military. I’ve been trying to get back there – without success – ever since. Now, I've created this little wallet to honor the place I still fondly call home.
The Coeur d’Alene Card Wallet. A little gem like the town it’s named for. Small enough to fit into almost any pocket. Perfect for those who like to travel ultralight. You can keep your license and debit card in it. Or use it as a coin purse. I carry business cards in mine. Measures 2.75” x 4.5”. Flap securely tucks into the front strap, ensuring what’s inside doesn’t slip irreplaceably away.
