Old Idaho Penitentiary & Hummel

The Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of Boise’s most unique tourist attractions due to its fascinating history and reputation as one of Idaho’s most haunted locations.

The Story of the Model

The Rosenthal Home, built for David and Blanche Rosenthal in the early 1950s, demonstrates Jedd Jones’ mid-century iconic style.

Hummel in Weiser

The history of Hummel Architects in Weiser, Idaho spans back to the turn of the last century beginning with Charles Hummel. In 1894, Charles found prospective clients in Weiser after visiting the city, before professionally partnering with John E. Tourtellotte in 1895. (1) Through this connection, Tourtellotte & Hummel (under various names) continued to design many properties in Weiser that represent various architectural periods from the 1890s to the 1930s.