AUGUST TOUR #4: The Story Behind the Blue: A Boise State Walking Tour
Tuesday, August 5 @ 10:00 AM
Presented by Emily Fritchman Mahaney, Local Historian & Boise State University History Department faculty member
Join Emily for a dynamic walking tour of the historic buildings and amazing stories that have shaped the Blue. From its beginnings as a municipal airport to its transformation into a humble Junior College, discover the evolution of the university’s collegiate architecture and explore the special history that make up Idaho’s largest college campus.
Emily Fritchman Mahaney serves as a full-time faculty member of the Boise State University History Department. A fifth-generation Boisean, Fritchman Mahaney was raised in Southeast Boise’s Joseph Chitwood House - a vernacular Queen Anne - a few blocks from the Boise State campus. She is also a third-generation Boise State alumni. Her research interests focus on the legacy of the historic preservation movement and activism throughout Boise history. In addition to teaching and serving as the Department’s internship coordinator, her community involvement includes Preservation Idaho, the Old Idaho Penitentiary, Friends’ of the Bishops House, and the Egyptian Theatre.
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.