Minnie Priest Dunton House, Boise
The Minnie Priest Dunton House, originally constructed in 1899, was designed by architect John E. Tourtellotte as a single-family Queen Anne cottage. In 1913, the structure underwent a substantial remodel by Tourtellotte & Hummel, converting it into a boardinghouse with seven upstairs bedrooms. This renovation introduced Tudor Revival and bungalow-style elements. The original Queen Anne features鈥攕uch as stained-glass lights and the polygonal bay鈥攚ere retained on the first floor. Commissioned by Minnietta 鈥淢innie鈥� Priest Dunton, the renovation added modern conveniences for the time. Interior woodwork featured white enamel with veneer accents.
Dunton, who named the property 鈥淩osemere鈥� for its rose garden, was a librarian at the Idaho State Law Library and a known advocate for women's rights. Her husband, Herbert Dunton, had earlier served as a district attorney. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is a contributing property within Boise鈥檚 Fort Street Historic District.
Dunton, who named the property 鈥淩osemere鈥� for its rose garden, was a librarian at the Idaho State Law Library and a known advocate for women's rights. Her husband, Herbert Dunton, had earlier served as a district attorney. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is a contributing property within Boise鈥檚 Fort Street Historic District.
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Sight Name: Minnie Priest Dunton House
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
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