Wolters Double Houses, Boise
The Wolters Double Houses are a pair of early 20th-century duplex residences. Designed by the architectural firm Tourtellotte & Hummel and built in 1908 and 1909, the buildings reflect a transitional style known as 鈥渂ungaloid鈥濃�攂orrowing from the bungalow form but expanded in size and complexity. Each structure is two stories tall and follows a mirrored layout, originally intended for single-family use on each side. The exterior combines random-course stone on the ground floor with stucco and half-timber detailing above, along with projecting porches, gabled dormers, and bracketed eaves that echo Queen Anne and Craftsman influences.
Constructed by Albert Wolters, a former superintendent of Boise鈥檚 assay office and later a mining operator, the houses were part of his return to Boise and investment in residential property. House A, built first, has undergone some modification, including the enclosure of an upper porch. House B, constructed the following year, has remained closer to its original design. Both buildings represent an early example of plan reuse for urban development, illustrating how bungalow-inspired forms were adapted for larger, more permanent multifamily residences. Today, the buildings have been subdivided into multiple apartment units but retain their overall historical character and remain a visible part of Boise鈥檚 architectural evolution.
Constructed by Albert Wolters, a former superintendent of Boise鈥檚 assay office and later a mining operator, the houses were part of his return to Boise and investment in residential property. House A, built first, has undergone some modification, including the enclosure of an upper porch. House B, constructed the following year, has remained closer to its original design. Both buildings represent an early example of plan reuse for urban development, illustrating how bungalow-inspired forms were adapted for larger, more permanent multifamily residences. Today, the buildings have been subdivided into multiple apartment units but retain their overall historical character and remain a visible part of Boise鈥檚 architectural evolution.
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Sight Name: Wolters Double Houses
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
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