North Junior High
PWA – 1936
Tourtellotte & Hummel / Wayland & Fennell
When constructed, this Art Deco school was the first designated junior high in Boise. Construction, under the management of J.O. Jordan and Son, cost almost $290,000 and used local Boise sandstone in combination with over a million bricks manufactured around the region. Built on a piece of land known as Lemp’s Triangle, the school has seen three additions including a sympathetically designed cafeteria in 1968 and a gymnasium expansion in 2009.
Features to Note
- Decorative brickwork – color, texture, and design
- Decorative panels with low-relief geometric stylization
- Stepped parapet trim
Additional Resources
- Learn more about local efforts to preserve this and other historic schools.
- Purchase note cards featuring North Junior High.
- Additional history available at the North Junior High website.
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