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 […]

Rosedale Odd Fellows Temple

Throughout our 125-year history, Hummel Architects has designed memorable landmark buildings in the Treasure Valley, including the Idaho State Capitol Building. But our lineage also includes smaller projects that are still used daily as commercial, residential, and religious facilities—buildings that are woven into the fabric of everyday life. The Rosedale Odd Fellows Hall at 1755 […]

Elks Building

For today’s #TBT we feature the Elks Temple, or Elks Building located at the corner of 9th & Jefferson in downtown Boise. “The Elks Temple is a four-story brick building in a modified Italian palazzo style. It is five bays wide and distinguished by its Boise sandstone trim and large cornice with geometric decorative elements that seem […]