June 11 - 12, 2007 Workshop: Investigating Social Studies Resources Learn about the activities, historic sites, and enrichment opportunities that exist for social studies education in this two-day workshop. Download the workshop info sheet!
May 9th, 2007 Dr. Carol MacGregor Lecture & Book Signing
Preservation Idaho sponsored a free lecture and book signing by Dr. Carol MacGregor as part of Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. Dr. Macgregor spoke on the 9th of May at the Log Cabin Literary Center (801 South Capitol Boulevard) in Boise. Her interactive lecture on the early history and development of Boise concluded with a book signing of her latest publication Boise, Idaho 1882-1910 - Prosperity in Isolation. For more information on the other activities and events of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month visit www.idahohistory.net

March 22, 2007
Annual Meeting
The Preservation Idaho Annual Meeting was held at the historic Governor Alexander House on March 22nn. Lieutenant Governor Jim & Vicki Risch were in attendance.

January 2007
An Unspoiled Corner of Boise

After decades of decline, this neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, is now a magnet for families.

This cottage neighborhood, specifically one section called Arnold's Edition, was Boise's first suburb, built in 1878. Like many late-19th/early 20th-century neighborhoods, it blossomed quickly with well-built cottages on small lots within a civic-savvy grid that facilitated walking, neighborhood interactions, and trolley connection to the downtown.

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