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Boise Junior College Campus
WPA – 1936-37
Tourtellotte & Hummel

Established in 1932, the Boise Junior College was without a permanent home until the initial construction of the present campus in 1940-42. The land had previously been occupied by the Boise airfield, which had moved to its current location at Gowen Field. Designed in the traditional campus style of Collegiate Gothic, the Administration Building (1940), Heating Plant (1940), Assembly Hall (1940-41), and original Student Union (1941-42) represent a more streamlined version of the style as it transitioned into the modern age. The campus infrastructure, landscaping, and original structures were all funded through the WPA.
Features to Note
- Brick wall planes with ornamented cast stone elements
- Decorative medieval features
- Vertical emphasis of tall multi-light windows
- Towers, steep gables, and chimneys
Additional Resources
- Boise Junior College Campus, Site Plan (PDF, 5MB)
- Boise Junior College Campus, Assembly Hall, Proposed Elevations (PDF, 3MB)
- Boise Junior College Campus, Assembly Hall, As Built Elevations (PDF, 7MB)
