june tour #2: Hand-painted Signs of Downtown Boise
Sunday, June 1 at 10:00 AM
Presented by Zoe Scuderi, Architectural Historian and Preservation Idaho Advocacy Committee Member
Explore the many varieties of historic lettering and commercial signage on this walking tour though downtown Boise! From ghost signs to gold leafing, we will explore the history and practice of sign painting in Boise, and learn about the generation of local artists dedicated to keeping the craft of hand-painted lettering alive.
Zoë Scuderi is an Architectural Historian, who recently moved to Boise, Idaho, from Washington state. Zoë is a member of Preservation Idaho’s Advocacy Committee and has previously led walking tours on homes in the Warm Springs Historic District designed by regional architect Kirtland Cutter.
Note: 10 AM morning tours in June will take place on Sunday, June 1 and June 29
Important Information About ArchWalks Tours
Pricing:
Season tickets for all five ArchWalks (Tour #1-5) are available for $50.
Season tickets: If you are interested in purchasing a season ticket package for $50 (includes all ArchWalks walking tours #1-5), please email kellie@preservationidaho.org.
Individual tour tickets are available at $10.00 for Preservation Idaho members and $12.00 for non-members. Members looking to use the $2 discount can click LOGIN FOR MEMBER BENEFITS to access and purchase through their online membership account.
Tour Guides and Acknowledgments: Preservation Idaho volunteers, who are experts in their fields, have carefully curated and will lead the ArchWalks tours. Special thanks to Barbara Perry Bauer, Dan Everhart, Emily Fritchman Mahaney, Zoe Scuderi, and Doug Stan for their efforts in orchestrating these tours, and to our dedicated volunteers Jessica Alvarado, Lynn Thayer, and Carolyn Wolfe, and Rosemary Zimbelman for their contributions.
Member Notifications: Members should have received an advanced notification email to purchase season ticket packages. If you did not receive this email, please contact us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.
Payment Methods: Credit card processing fees apply at checkout for all payments made by credit card. To avoid these fees, you may pay by check by mailing it to Preservation Idaho PO Box 1495, Boise, ID 83701. Please specify which walking tour package or individual tour tickets you are purchasing.
Pre-Tour Communication: Email reminders, including meeting location, parking information, and other tour details will be sent at least 48 hours before each walking tour. Ensure your email address on file is up-to-date.
Tour Conditions: All tours are held outdoors and will proceed regardless of weather. Please dress appropriately.
Ticket Transferability: Tickets are transferable and can be shared with family and friends.
Tour Restrictions: Please note that ArchWalks tours do not include entry into private homes.
Duration: Tours typically last around one hour and 15 minutes, though some may extend beyond that.
Phone Purchases: If you prefer to purchase season ticket packages or individual tickets over the phone, please call us at (208) 424-5111.
Assistance Needed?: If you encounter any issues or have questions, please reach out to us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ENJOYABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WALKING TOUR SERIES.