History of the McNutt Building
The McNutt building was completed in 1901 entirely constructed with local Pollard Creek brick and sandstone. David McNutt funded the construction of this iconic Main Street building with the money he made from selling his mining claims and a mercantile business in Leesburg.
Lemhi County occupied the upstairs of this two-story building and the matching single-story building, which was used as the Lemhi County jail, located behind the McNutt building. The upstairs housed the Lemhi County offices and a courtroom. While the upstairs was used by the County until 1909, in 1902 Monk and Green opened a general goods store on the ground floor. They sold groceries, hardware, dry goods and anything else in demand at the time. After 1909 the upstairs was home to many professional offices until the early 1960’s including the U.S. Forest Service and the Salmon Eagle Lodge. Murd McPherson purchased the general store from Monk and Green in 1913 and started his own business, McPherson Dry Goods Company. Around 1935, Murd’s son Paul McPherson, took over the ownership of McPherson’s and grew the business into a major Main Street enterprise. 1950 brought the addition of Florin Beller to the company, but tragically, Paul McPherson died a year later, leaving the store to his wife Myra McPherson. The partnership of Myra McPherson and Florin Beller continued to grow the business, completely remodeling the store and updating the stores product lines. In 1968 Myra retired, and Florin Beller became the sole owner of McPherson Dry Goods Company. The Beller family continued to run the McPherson Dry Good Company until 2016, when owners Ken and Steve Beller closed it in order to retire.
One year after their retirement, the Bellers sold the building to the Diamond F Brand L.L.C., a limited liability corporation founded by Fred and Frederick Snook. Currently, the Diamond F Brand values the rich history of this estate while continuing to improve and adapt to new businesses in hopes of promoting growth and prosperity in the wonderful town of Salmon.
Long-term Lease Availability
The McNutt building currently houses small businesses that offer a variety of local groceries, pharmaceutical items and gifts for our town. The building also offers a venue location upstairs in the old dance hall for events such as wedding receptions, dances and other private events. See Event Rental Space Details for more information on events.
Additionally, we have two big office rooms available for future businesses. The office rooms are located in the middle of the upstairs portion of the building. Access to a unisex bathroom is provided but improvements will be made to make the bathroom ADA compliment. Renovations to this space is still in construction and won’t be available until further notice.
Contact us for further information on each of the rental spaces or to arrange for a meeting in the interested space!
Event Space Rental Details
Pricing
Pricing includes use of the following per venue site rental:
Venue Site #1 (Located upstairs)
- Entire floor in this section
- 2 bathrooms (1 standard, 0.5 toilet)
- Electrical outlets, x2 4 outlets on back wall and x4 double outlets along one wall
- 6 Light fixtures
Our inventory which includes:
All inventory is stored upstairs but can be utilized in any event unless in use
elsewhere. Renter to return inventory to original location after use.
- 6 lifetime 6ft banquet tables
- 2ft 29” table
- 4 10ft wooden long benches
- 21 4.5ft lifetime convertible park benches (takes 2 benches to make a table)
- 5 6ft lifetime weather resistant W frame durable folding picnic table
- 5 wooden art easels, 4 large, 1 small
- 10 red single chairs
- 8 Rubbermaid trash bins 32 gallons
***Any additional lighting or other requirements shall be responsible of the renter.
VENUE SITE #1
Per Day Standard Rental
Mon to Thurs - $150
Fri/Sun - $175
Sat - $200
Per Day Nonprofit Rental
Mon to Thurs - $120
Fri/Sun - $140
Sat - $160
Set Up/Tear Down
An additional 3 hour grace period is provided for set up/tear down for you to use at your discretion at the beginning or end of your event unless written consent has been provided.
While we provide all of our inventory of tables and chairs at no additional cost, we do not provide a crew to set up/tear down or help with decorating. You are welcome to seek the services of an event planner to assist with these tasks.
Additional Charges
Cleaning
You may opt to clean the space yourself, which entails: removing all personal property, taking the trash out, sweeping, spot mopping/spill clean-up and spot cleaning of restrooms. A checklist and cleaning supplies (trashcan liners and broom) are provided by us.
Alternatively, you can opt to hire a cleaning crew to clean up after your event. Please note that the venue must be cleaned immediately after your event.
Recommended Cleaning Services:
- Lisa Nelson (208) 756-7283
- Jean Stoddard (208) 756-7556
- Amanda Rumsey (406) 224-3071
Insurance
You can provide your own insurance for the event through your insurance company as long as the Leaser has a copy one week prior to the event occurring.
Alternatively, if time is an issue the below insurance services can provide event insurance policies and can be effective within 5 minutes after finalizing payment.
Please note that if alcohol is served, the licensed alcohol vendor is required to provide the insurance.
Recommended Insurance Services:
- DeBoard Agencies Insurance Center – (208) 756-6789
https://deboardagencies.com/
- The Event Helper – (855) 493-8368
https://www.theeventhelper.com/
- Enterprise Insurance Services – (208) 552-0999
http://enterpriseins.com/business-insurance/special-event-insurance
- Eventsured - (888) 882-5902
www.eventsured.com
Alcohol
Any alcohol on the premises must be dispersed by a licensed alcohol caterer. Licenses and event-specific permits must be presented prior to the date of rental.
Recommended Alcohol Caterers:
- The Shady Nook – (208) 756-4182
- The Owl Club - (208) 756-1608
- Whiskey Willys - (208) 756-4991
- The Ranch - (208) 756-6210
- The Lantern – (208) 756-2532
Catering
The McNutt Building does not provide in-house catering and there is no fee for using external caterers. Please note there is no access to a kitchen or kitchen area at this venue.
Recommended Caterers:
- Junkyard Bistro – (208) 756-2466
- Last Chance – (208) 756-3785
- River City Baking – (208) 680-3785
- The Watermark Inn – (208) 879-5084
- Pork Peddler – (208) 993-3096
Parking
Limited free parking is available next to the building itself. There is also free street parking in the area surrounding the building.
Under no circumstances is there availability for overnight RV and trailer parking. Violators will be towed at the expense of the renter.