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. While the thousands of inmates that once lived within the prison’s walls provide us with many unique stories, the site that was in operation for 101 years is rich […]
Better Homes and Gardens and Hummel
The Earl Zimmerman Home at 200 Jantoni Drive in Boise is a simple 1,209 SF home designed by Hummel, Hummel, and Jones in 1950. Better Homes & Gardens featured this efficient floorplan in the October 1953 issue as Five Star Home No. 2310. Following WWII, housing demands increased the need for simple, efficient homes that […]
The Story of the Model
Visitors to our Boise office will notice a scale model of a pink and flagstone mid-century ranch house on display. From the cedar shake roof to the half-round couch in the spacious living room, this model is intricately detailed to inspire Mad Men-era daydreams. But why is there a vintage model of a mid-century ranch […]
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 […]