The old Custer Hotel was one of the buildings on Main Street in Mackay, Idaho, that was severely damaged. It was later torn down.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

Mackay, Idaho's Main Street was hard hit by the ground shaking. According to Oval Caskay, mayor, 80% of the businesses in Mackay were adversely affected by the earthquake.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

Most brick chimneys in Mackay, Idaho, fell or were severely damage during the earthquake. Despite losing several bricks and being severely cracked, this chimney on the barbershop managed to stay in place, apparently defying gravity.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

Eleanor Williams had just parked her car behind the Mackay Drug Store when the earthquake hit. The upper portion of the drugstore wall fell onto her car as she attempted to get out. She suffered a severely bruised leg.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

Interior damage to City Hall in Mackay, Idaho, does not appear to be severe. However, the building had to be razed due to structural damage.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

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