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Boise Architecture Project
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The Boise Architecture Project was started in 2005 , inspired by all the great architecture in the community of Boise. From Art Deco and Egyptian Revival public buildings downtown, to Mission Style, Post-Modern and Internationalist private residences in our communities, Boise is a treasure trove of great architecture.

Students from the Timberline High School AP U.S. History classes, the THS Photography class and District Focus 208 projects, and the Capital High School AP Geography class fanned out over Boise, finding their favorite buildings, researching their historical and architectural backgrounds, and photographing the buildings' characteristics. We have posted this research and slides online for your education and enjoyment.

All pictures on this website were taken by BAP participants, unless otherwise noted. Student research was compiled from interviews with building owners, architects, and/or occupants, with help from several great preservation folks in the community.

Special thanks to the inspiration of Professor Robert "Bungalow Bob" Winter who taught the L.A. Architecture course at Occidental College in 1989. We'll never forget those arches! And also thanks to Gary Thomsen, Sports Marketing teacher at Chief Sealth High School in Seattle for providing the inspiration for student neighborhood projects and local history research.

Boise Architecture Project has been honored with the following awards:

  • Preservation Idaho Orchid Award Winner for Cultural Heritage Preservation
  • American Association of State and Local History Award of Merit Recipient

Thanks to the following groups and individuals for supporting the BAP!

  • The Idaho Humanities Council
  • The National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Boise Education Association
  • Boise City Arts and History Department
  • Barbara Bauer at TAG Historical Consulting
  • Timberline High School
  • Idaho State Historical Society: Amy Vecchione and Kathy Hodges
  • Idaho State Historic Preservation Office: Tricia Canaday and Shelby Day
  • Center for Idaho History and Politics: Todd Shallat
  • Dan Hollar at the Boise School District
  • Various home owners, architects, and building managers