Fort Street Historic District Walking Tour (Self Guided), Boise
The Fort Street Historic District roughly comprises 47 blocks, situated primarily within the 1867 plat of Boise City original townsite, and forms part of a larger area known locally as Boise's North End Preservation District. Upon its nomination, in 1982, for the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Street district contained 318 buildings.
Over the years, this neighborhood has been a home to influential politicians, successful businessmen, and white- and blue collar workers. It is therefore made up mostly of residential properties coexisting harmoniously side-by-side with a number of churches, schools and other public and semi-private institutions.
The vast majority of these structures were designed by Tourtellotte & Co. (later known as Tourtellotte & Hummel). Among them are such prominent landmarks as Idaho Capitol Building – closely resembling the Capitol in Washington DC, with a great emphasis placed on the use of natural light to illuminate the interior; Carnegie Public Library – a Neoclassical building, constructed in 1904–1905; and The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, dedicated in 1870. The architectural firm was also responsible for creating residential properties like Minnie Priest Dunton House, Alva Fleharty House, John Haines House and more.
The predominant residential style in the district is late Queen Anne with the influence of Colonial Revival. The Romanesque Revival, Neoclassical Revival, and Art Deco are also present. This variety of styles illustrates the evolutionary change in architectural tastes that occurred from 1890 to 1940, when Boise maturated into a modern city from its modest frontier origins.
The appearance of the district hasn't changed much ever since and maintains its visual and historic cohesiveness. If you wish to acquaint with the local architectural jewels more closely, take this self-guided walk.
Over the years, this neighborhood has been a home to influential politicians, successful businessmen, and white- and blue collar workers. It is therefore made up mostly of residential properties coexisting harmoniously side-by-side with a number of churches, schools and other public and semi-private institutions.
The vast majority of these structures were designed by Tourtellotte & Co. (later known as Tourtellotte & Hummel). Among them are such prominent landmarks as Idaho Capitol Building – closely resembling the Capitol in Washington DC, with a great emphasis placed on the use of natural light to illuminate the interior; Carnegie Public Library – a Neoclassical building, constructed in 1904–1905; and The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, dedicated in 1870. The architectural firm was also responsible for creating residential properties like Minnie Priest Dunton House, Alva Fleharty House, John Haines House and more.
The predominant residential style in the district is late Queen Anne with the influence of Colonial Revival. The Romanesque Revival, Neoclassical Revival, and Art Deco are also present. This variety of styles illustrates the evolutionary change in architectural tastes that occurred from 1890 to 1940, when Boise maturated into a modern city from its modest frontier origins.
The appearance of the district hasn't changed much ever since and maintains its visual and historic cohesiveness. If you wish to acquaint with the local architectural jewels more closely, take this self-guided walk.
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Guide Name: Fort Street Historic District Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Boise (See other walking tours in Boise)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 15
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: Linda
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Boise (See other walking tours in Boise)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 15
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: Linda
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Idaho Capitol Building
- Carnegie Public Library
- The Hill City Christian Church
- Minnie Priest Dunton House
- Alva Fleharty House
- John Haines House
- John Daly House
- T. J. Jones Apartments
- H. E. McElroy House
- Walter Abbs House
- Immanuel Lutheran Church
- Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
- Wolters Double Houses
- John Parker House
- Samuel Hays House
1) Idaho Capitol Building (must see)
"The great white light of conscience must be allowed to shine and by its interior illumination make clear the path of duty." These are the words of John Tourtellotte, the Original Capitol Architect of the Idaho State Capitol building.
John saw light as a metaphor for enlightenment in government. His design for the capitol opened the interior chambers and corridors to shafts of sunlight captured and reflected from polished marble surfaces. The presence of natural light was to serve as a reminder of the need for clarity and morality in government.
In 2005 the Idaho State Capitol Commission was able to commence its plan to preserve and restore John Tourtellotte's creation to its original mission of light.
The overall appearance of the building closely resembles that of the Capitol in Washington DC. There is a central dome and rotunda. The rotunda is supported by classical columns in Ionic, Doric and Corinthian styles. From the central rotunda in both east and west directions are two underground atrium wings.
Glass skylights extend over the central corridors. Senate rooms are in the west wing. House rooms are in the east wing. All bathed in natural light.
John saw light as a metaphor for enlightenment in government. His design for the capitol opened the interior chambers and corridors to shafts of sunlight captured and reflected from polished marble surfaces. The presence of natural light was to serve as a reminder of the need for clarity and morality in government.
In 2005 the Idaho State Capitol Commission was able to commence its plan to preserve and restore John Tourtellotte's creation to its original mission of light.
The overall appearance of the building closely resembles that of the Capitol in Washington DC. There is a central dome and rotunda. The rotunda is supported by classical columns in Ionic, Doric and Corinthian styles. From the central rotunda in both east and west directions are two underground atrium wings.
Glass skylights extend over the central corridors. Senate rooms are in the west wing. House rooms are in the east wing. All bathed in natural light.
2) Carnegie Public Library
The Carnegie Public Library is a Neoclassical building designed by Tourtellotte & Co. and constructed in Boise in 1904–1905.
The Boise Public Library began in 1895 when members of the Columbian Club opened a subscription library and reading room in Boise City Hall. When Boise received a grant in 1904 to build a Carnegie library, local architects John Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel won the design contract, and the local firm of Michels & Weber received the construction contract. Materials included white brick fired in Boise and sandstone from nearby Table Rock. Boise's Carnegie Library opened June 22, 1905, and Mary F. Wood became its first librarian.
In 1973 the Boise Public Library moved to a larger building, formerly occupied by Salt Lake Hardware, at 715 S. Capitol Blvd., and in 1974 the Carnegie Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1982 it was included as a contributing property in the Fort Street Historic District.
The building was occupied by a law firm until 2018 when it was repurposed for artists as studio space.
The Boise Public Library began in 1895 when members of the Columbian Club opened a subscription library and reading room in Boise City Hall. When Boise received a grant in 1904 to build a Carnegie library, local architects John Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel won the design contract, and the local firm of Michels & Weber received the construction contract. Materials included white brick fired in Boise and sandstone from nearby Table Rock. Boise's Carnegie Library opened June 22, 1905, and Mary F. Wood became its first librarian.
In 1973 the Boise Public Library moved to a larger building, formerly occupied by Salt Lake Hardware, at 715 S. Capitol Blvd., and in 1974 the Carnegie Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1982 it was included as a contributing property in the Fort Street Historic District.
The building was occupied by a law firm until 2018 when it was repurposed for artists as studio space.
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3) The Hill City Christian Church
Hill City Christian Church, is a Romanesque-style brick church constructed in 1910–1911. Designed by New York ecclesiastical architect George W. Kramer, the building follows the Joplin and Akron plans common among early 20th-century Christian churches. The hexagonal dome, paired with large gables, distinguishes the structure architecturally and remains uncommon in Idaho.
In 1978, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its design significance. Charles Storey, a stonemason also involved in Boise’s State Capitol and Saint John’s Cathedral, completed the stonework. The church includes one of the only two surviving vacuum-operated Balcom and Vaughan theater organs in Boise.
Inside, the church is arranged with rows of pews, balconies with wooden flip seats, and an elevated music stage framed by stained glass. The sanctuary includes a baptismal and communion table, and is separated from the Gathering Room by tall carved wooden doors. The Gathering Room features a large chandelier and functions as a communal space.
Throughout the building, stained glass windows depict biblical stories and symbolic themes, including a dove representing Noah’s Ark and lilies symbolizing spiritual growth. Other windows reflect early Christian clubs, with inscriptions from the Christian Endeavor Society, Loyal Sons, and Loyal Daughters. The triple flower window represents the Trinity.
In 1978, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its design significance. Charles Storey, a stonemason also involved in Boise’s State Capitol and Saint John’s Cathedral, completed the stonework. The church includes one of the only two surviving vacuum-operated Balcom and Vaughan theater organs in Boise.
Inside, the church is arranged with rows of pews, balconies with wooden flip seats, and an elevated music stage framed by stained glass. The sanctuary includes a baptismal and communion table, and is separated from the Gathering Room by tall carved wooden doors. The Gathering Room features a large chandelier and functions as a communal space.
Throughout the building, stained glass windows depict biblical stories and symbolic themes, including a dove representing Noah’s Ark and lilies symbolizing spiritual growth. Other windows reflect early Christian clubs, with inscriptions from the Christian Endeavor Society, Loyal Sons, and Loyal Daughters. The triple flower window represents the Trinity.
4) Minnie Priest Dunton House
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—such as stained-glass lights and the polygonal bay—were retained on the first floor. Commissioned by Minnietta “Minnie” Priest Dunton, the renovation added modern conveniences for the time. Interior woodwork featured white enamel with veneer accents.
Dunton, who named the property “Rosemere” 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’s Fort Street Historic District.
Dunton, who named the property “Rosemere” 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’s Fort Street Historic District.
5) Alva Fleharty House
The Alva Fleharty House, built in 1902, is a one-and-a-half-story residence designed by Tourtellotte & Co., combining Queen Anne features with elements of the shingled colonial style. The structure is marked by a large, two-slope roof with broad shingled gables and a projecting two-story polygonal bay that dominates the front façade. Decorative details include alternating rows of diamond and half-octagonal shingles, molded window heads with elongated wooden keystones, and a modest front porch supported by plain square posts with subtle molding accents.
Though Alva and Maude Fleharty occupied the house for less than a year before relocating to California, the home remains notable for its architectural profile and early use of design hybridization. The design includes an asymmetrical dormer, inset porch, and a tent-roofed bay that distinguishes it from other projects by the same firm. Modifications such as a rear dormer and gabled overdoor were likely added soon after its construction. Recognized for its architectural significance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Though Alva and Maude Fleharty occupied the house for less than a year before relocating to California, the home remains notable for its architectural profile and early use of design hybridization. The design includes an asymmetrical dormer, inset porch, and a tent-roofed bay that distinguishes it from other projects by the same firm. Modifications such as a rear dormer and gabled overdoor were likely added soon after its construction. Recognized for its architectural significance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
6) John Haines House
The John Haines House, home to the one who served as both mayor of Boise and governor of Idaho, was built in 1904 and designed by Tourtellotte & Co., is a two-and-a-half-story home in the Queen Anne style with classical elements.
The first floor is covered in rough-cut stone, while the second floor features flared walls with wood shingles. A wide front porch runs across the house, supported by Doric columns. Two turrets sit on the front corners—one is square with a metal finial on top, and the other is rounded and forms an open second-story porch. The windows include small upper panes with decorative frames. The house combines decorative Queen Anne features like turrets and mixed wall textures with more formal, classical details.
The first floor is covered in rough-cut stone, while the second floor features flared walls with wood shingles. A wide front porch runs across the house, supported by Doric columns. Two turrets sit on the front corners—one is square with a metal finial on top, and the other is rounded and forms an open second-story porch. The windows include small upper panes with decorative frames. The house combines decorative Queen Anne features like turrets and mixed wall textures with more formal, classical details.
7) John Daly House
The John Daly House, completed in 1910 and designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel, is a notable example of Georgian Revival architecture with a high level of classical detailing. The two-story structure features coursed sandstone walls on the first floor and stucco on the second. The entrance bay incorporates Ionic pilasters, sidelights, and a lunette window above, framed by a bowed balcony balustrade.
Inside, the first floor included formal and private spaces such as a reception hall, library, den, and kitchen, while the upper level was arranged with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and separate sleeping porches. Built during a period of increased classical revival influence in Boise, the John Daly House stands out for its scale and planning, uncommon in the Near North End neighborhood at the time.
Inside, the first floor included formal and private spaces such as a reception hall, library, den, and kitchen, while the upper level was arranged with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and separate sleeping porches. Built during a period of increased classical revival influence in Boise, the John Daly House stands out for its scale and planning, uncommon in the Near North End neighborhood at the time.
8) T. J. Jones Apartments
The T. J. Jones Apartments is a two-story, L-shaped brick and stone complex designed in two phases by the architectural firm Tourtellotte & Co., with the original section completed in 1904 and a carefully matched addition in 1911 by Tourtellotte and Hummel. Located at the corner of Tenth and Fort Streets in Boise, the building features a prominent corner turret—a rare surviving example of the firm’s occasional use of Queen Anne elements. Renaissance Revival influences are also present, including cut-stone sills and lintels, stepped-brick corbelling, and parapet ornaments.
The original design consisted of twelve two-story apartments accessed via porches with Doric columns and separate entries. After the expansion, the number increased to seventeen. The west wing includes sleeping porches added above the original entries and screened frame porches at the rear. An early concrete garage with original frame doors also remains intact. The building reflects a transitional moment in Boise’s growth, as multi-family dwellings began to appear near the downtown area during a period of rapid population increase.
The original design consisted of twelve two-story apartments accessed via porches with Doric columns and separate entries. After the expansion, the number increased to seventeen. The west wing includes sleeping porches added above the original entries and screened frame porches at the rear. An early concrete garage with original frame doors also remains intact. The building reflects a transitional moment in Boise’s growth, as multi-family dwellings began to appear near the downtown area during a period of rapid population increase.
9) H. E. McElroy House
The H.E. McElroy House was built in 1901 and designed by architect John E. Tourtellotte. It is a well-preserved example of Colonial-style architecture from the early 20th century, with a balanced, rectangular layout and a front porch supported by classic Doric columns. The house features a brick exterior with wood shingles on the upper parts.
Some of its main features include a front dormer, wide gables with decorative shingles, and casement windows with geometric designs. A bay window extends from one side, while the other side includes a small porch that was added later. Small attic windows are tucked into the upper gables, and most of the house remains as it was originally built, with only a few small changes.
The house was named after Hugh E. McElroy, a Boise attorney and a leader in Idaho’s Progressive Party. He ran for governor in 1914, adding political significance to the home’s history.
Some of its main features include a front dormer, wide gables with decorative shingles, and casement windows with geometric designs. A bay window extends from one side, while the other side includes a small porch that was added later. Small attic windows are tucked into the upper gables, and most of the house remains as it was originally built, with only a few small changes.
The house was named after Hugh E. McElroy, a Boise attorney and a leader in Idaho’s Progressive Party. He ran for governor in 1914, adding political significance to the home’s history.
10) Walter Abbs House
The Walter Abbs House, built in 1903, is a one-story Queen Anne–style cottage designed by the architectural firm Tourtellotte & Co. It forms part of the Fort Street Historic District and holds individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Characterized by a lateral main block and a large forward-facing gabled ell, the home presents a simple yet thoughtful residential design. A hip-roofed wraparound porch extends from the front ell to a beveled bay, supported by plain posts with small brackets.
Architectural features include corner-framed shiplap siding, casement windows with molded heads, and a parlor window with a fixed upper section segmented by geometric panes. A modest amount of ornamentation appears on the front gable, which features shaped shingles and a small rectangular window topped with a keystone.
Architectural features include corner-framed shiplap siding, casement windows with molded heads, and a parlor window with a fixed upper section segmented by geometric panes. A modest amount of ornamentation appears on the front gable, which features shaped shingles and a small rectangular window topped with a keystone.
11) Immanuel Lutheran Church
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded in 1906 by Swedish immigrants, traces its origins to the Augustana Synod and began with services held in the Swedish language. The current church building was constructed in 1908 and dedicated in 1915, later transitioning to English services in 1918. In 1955, the church expanded with the construction of a Sunday school building, followed by a new sanctuary completed in 1960.
The church also houses artwork contributed by congregation members, including paintings complementing the stained-glass windows. Adjacent to the church stands Linden House, originally built as a parsonage. Over the years, it was used for Sunday school, emergency housing, church publications, and staff residences.
The church also houses artwork contributed by congregation members, including paintings complementing the stained-glass windows. Adjacent to the church stands Linden House, originally built as a parsonage. Over the years, it was used for Sunday school, emergency housing, church publications, and staff residences.
12) Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist stands as one of the city's oldest and most architecturally notable churches. Construction began in 1906 and progressed in stages to avoid financial strain on the parish. The cathedral was completed and formally dedicated on Easter Sunday in 1921. It occupies a site once home to earlier church buildings, including the original parish founded in 1870. The surrounding rectory, completed in 1906, and St. Joseph's School, finished in 1925, are part of a historic block later recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
Designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel, the cathedral follows the Romanesque Revival style, drawing influence from European landmarks such as the Cathedral of Mainz and the Basilica of Saint-Sernin. Constructed from Boise Sandstone, the building features a cruciform layout, unfinished twin towers, and decorative elements including corbeling, a rose window, and a fléche above the crossing.
Inside, stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of Christ and various saints, largely created by the John J. Kinsella Company in 1920. The Tellers-Kent organ, installed in 1921, remains a central feature of the interior. Restoration and modernization projects, carried out in 1960, 1979, and for the cathedral's centennial, focused on preserving original architectural elements while adapting the space for contemporary use.
Designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel, the cathedral follows the Romanesque Revival style, drawing influence from European landmarks such as the Cathedral of Mainz and the Basilica of Saint-Sernin. Constructed from Boise Sandstone, the building features a cruciform layout, unfinished twin towers, and decorative elements including corbeling, a rose window, and a fléche above the crossing.
Inside, stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of Christ and various saints, largely created by the John J. Kinsella Company in 1920. The Tellers-Kent organ, installed in 1921, remains a central feature of the interior. Restoration and modernization projects, carried out in 1960, 1979, and for the cathedral's centennial, focused on preserving original architectural elements while adapting the space for contemporary use.
13) Wolters Double Houses
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 “bungaloid”—borrowing 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’s 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’s architectural evolution.
Constructed by Albert Wolters, a former superintendent of Boise’s 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’s architectural evolution.
14) John Parker House
The John Parker House, constructed in 1911 and designed by the architectural firm Tourtellotte & Hummel, is a two-story residence that blends elements of bungalow, Tudor, and Queen Anne styles. A low-pitched hipped roof with overhanging rafters tops the building, and a single dormer with battered, shingled sides is centered on the front.
The house’s floor plan is nearly square and was designed to provide direct access to the living room from the central entrance. The layout includes a dining room bay window, a two-story kitchen and sleeping porch, and a screened sunporch at the rear. Original design elements such as rough-cut stone sills and lintels, tripled front windows with transoms, and a brick chimney with a corbelled cap remain intact.
John S. Parker, one of the original owners, operated the Olympic Saloon in Boise alongside his brother. In 1909, he served as president of the Boise Retail Liquor Dealer's Association and advocated for reforms promoting public morality. Parker sold the house in 1915 and later moved to Butte, Montana. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, recognized for its well-preserved design and its reflection of early 20th-century residential architecture in Boise.
The house’s floor plan is nearly square and was designed to provide direct access to the living room from the central entrance. The layout includes a dining room bay window, a two-story kitchen and sleeping porch, and a screened sunporch at the rear. Original design elements such as rough-cut stone sills and lintels, tripled front windows with transoms, and a brick chimney with a corbelled cap remain intact.
John S. Parker, one of the original owners, operated the Olympic Saloon in Boise alongside his brother. In 1909, he served as president of the Boise Retail Liquor Dealer's Association and advocated for reforms promoting public morality. Parker sold the house in 1915 and later moved to Butte, Montana. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, recognized for its well-preserved design and its reflection of early 20th-century residential architecture in Boise.
15) Samuel Hays House
The Samuel Hays House, built in 1892, began as a modest one-and-a-half-story residence constructed for Samuel H. Hays, a lawyer who later served as Idaho Attorney General and mayor of Boise. The original structure featured clapboard or shiplap siding, side-facing gables, and a polygonal bay window. In 1926–1927, the house underwent a substantial transformation by the architectural firm Tourtellotte & Hummel, who redesigned it into a six-unit apartment building while retaining many elements of the earlier frame house.
The remodeling introduced a two-story gabled stairhall, stuccoed first-floor walls, and shingled second-story exteriors. The design blended older features with newer additions to create a composition aligned with the picturesque tastes of the late 1920s, including steep gables, classical porch details, casement windows, and repurposed elements such as attic windows and doors.
Internally, the house was divided to accommodate five rental apartments in addition to the owner’s living space. This adaptive reuse reflects a broader trend in early 20th-century Boise, where large single-family homes were converted into income-generating multi-unit residences. The Samuel Hays House remains architecturally and historically significant as an early example of this residential conversion practice and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Fort Street Historic District.
The remodeling introduced a two-story gabled stairhall, stuccoed first-floor walls, and shingled second-story exteriors. The design blended older features with newer additions to create a composition aligned with the picturesque tastes of the late 1920s, including steep gables, classical porch details, casement windows, and repurposed elements such as attic windows and doors.
Internally, the house was divided to accommodate five rental apartments in addition to the owner’s living space. This adaptive reuse reflects a broader trend in early 20th-century Boise, where large single-family homes were converted into income-generating multi-unit residences. The Samuel Hays House remains architecturally and historically significant as an early example of this residential conversion practice and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Fort Street Historic District.
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