National Register of Historic Places

Whitney School

Boise, Ada County, Idaho
Listed
November 8, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000255

About this property

The Whitney School was a historic school in Boise, Idaho. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and was demolished in 2008. The school was originally built in 1926 to plans by Wayland & Fennell of Boise, replaced a building that had burned. Ten years later, in 1936, Tourtellotte & Hummel designed large additions that were built on either end of the central building. A further addition was built in 1946. All of the sections were designed in a classical style, which helped to unify the sprawling, one-story structure. The building was demolished in 2008 and replaced by the new Whitney School on the same site.

Location

1609 S. Owyhee St.
Boise, Ada County, Idaho
43.58878, -116.22486

Categories

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Sources

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When was Whitney School listed on the National Register?

Whitney School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Whitney School?

Whitney School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Whitney School?

The period of significance for Whitney School is recorded as the industrial era.

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