Hummel Makes Generous Donation to Idaho State Archives
Hummel Architects has generously donated its extensive archives to the Idaho State Archives, comprising architectural plans, drawings, and renderings of over 3,400 projects spanning 128 years. Notable inclusions are plans for iconic structures like the Egyptian Theatre and Boise State University buildings, dating back to 1896 with the original blueprint for Lincoln School. Recognizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage, Hummel Architects underscores its commitment to community engagement and historical preservation. The Idaho State Archives, renowned for its role in safeguarding Idaho’s history, will now serve as the custodian of this significant collection, further enhancing its status as the premier resource for researching Idaho’s architectural legacy.
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.
Morris Hill Cemetery
In honor of the spooky Halloween season, today’s #TBT looks at the mausoleums at Morris Hill Cemetery designed by the predecessor firms of Hummel Architects. “The Joseph Kinney Mausoleum at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho, is a Classical Revival entombment designed by Tourtellotte & Co. and constructed in 1905. The structure is made of granite and […]
C. H. Waymire Building
The C H Waymire Building located in Hyde Park in Boise (1521 13th Street) is another humble, everyday building from Hummel’s 125 Year history that continues to have a life 112 years after construction. The Waymire block was finished in 1909 to house a grocery store with the owner’s apartment upstairs. Similar to the Rosedale […]
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 […]
Overland/Eastman Building
For today’s #tbt, we look back to one of our buildings that did not survive to the 21st century. The Overland/Eastman Building once stood at 8th & Main Street in downtown Boise. The Overland Building (renamed the Eastman Building in 1927) was designed by Tourtelotte and Company on the site of the 1864 Overland House hotel. […]