Sunday, October 3, 2027

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable homes tour on 24th Street in Boise!

Join Preservation Idaho for our next Heritage Homes Tour and discover the architectural treasures, historic homes, and stories of one of Boise’s beloved historic neighborhoods. More details coming soon!

Built in 1910 and beautifully reimagined, The Avery is a premium boutique hotel that blends historic charm with modern comfort. Nestled in downtown Boise, this intimate 39-room property features individually curated spaces filled with thoughtful details and hidden touches.

Guests can savor exceptional cuisine at the on-site French brasserie and late-night gastro pub, led by a Boise-local Michelin-starred chef.

Honored with a 2024 Orchid Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, The Avery is a shining example of what’s possible when preservationists, architects, and developers work together to celebrate and restore our architectural heritage.

2026 marked a major milestone as Preservation Idaho celebrated the 20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour (HHT) - and our first-ever block party!

Thank you for joining us for an unforgettable journey through Boise's rich architectural heritage, where history and community came together in Boise’s East End off of the iconic Warm Springs Avenue.

The 2026 Heritage Homes Tour welcomed guests to an exclusive collection of private mid-century homes on Mobley Drive. Highlights included homes designed by two of Boise’s architectural legends: Charles Hummel’s famous 1956 residence, and the Art Troutner-designed Klein House.

What a celebration! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Preservation Idaho’s 20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour, a milestone year that brought together architecture, history, community, and a whole lot of mid-century charm!

This year's celebration went beyond the homes with a lively neighborhood block party on Mobley Drive in Boise's historic Warm Springs neighborhood. Tour attendees enjoyed a rare opportunity to step inside privately owned mid-century residences, discover the stories behind their architecture and homeowners, and experience firsthand the character and design traditions that have helped shape Boise.

We also kicked off the weekend with an exclusive VIP Pre-Party on Friday evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with homeowners, sponsors, preservation enthusiasts, and special guests while enjoying an insider's perspective on the neighborhood and the homes featured on the tour.

From fascinating architectural details and neighborhood stories to conversations with homeowners and fellow history lovers, the weekend was a celebration of everything that makes historic preservation so meaningful.

Twenty years of opening doors, sharing stories, and celebrating Idaho's architectural heritage, and we're just getting started!

A heartfelt thank you to the homeowners who generously opened their doors, our presenting sponsor Pella, our event sponsors, dedicated volunteers, vendors, and everyone who purchased a ticket and joined us. Your enthusiasm and support make this signature Preservation Idaho event possible.

Here's to 20 years of preserving the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future. We can't wait to see you at the next Heritage Homes Tour!

Thank you to everyone who joined Preservation Idaho for the 20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour on Mobley Drive in Boise's historic Warm Springs neighborhood!

With the generosity of our homeowners, guests had the rare opportunity to step inside a remarkable collection of privately owned mid-century homes for a day of architecture, history, and neighborhood storytelling.

This year's tour celebrated Mobley Drive, a distinctive postwar neighborhood that captures an important chapter in Boise's growth. From low-pitched rooflines, carports, and expansive picture windows to vintage interiors, inviting patios, and thoughtfully updated spaces, these homes offered a fascinating glimpse into how Boise families lived and how mid-century design shaped everyday life.

Throughout the self-guided tour, knowledgeable docents, house managers, and volunteers helped bring each home's unique character and history to life. Guests explored original architectural details, indoor-outdoor living spaces, and inspiring examples of how historic homes can be thoughtfully preserved and adapted for modern living.

Beyond the homes, the neighborhood block party brought everyone together to enjoy food vendors, connect with fellow history and architecture enthusiasts, and celebrate the community that makes historic preservation so meaningful.

By opening doors and sharing stories, we continue to celebrate the places, people, and architectural traditions that make Boise unique. Thank you for being part of 20 years of the Heritage Homes Tour!

IDAHO MODERN

Idaho Modern, founded in 2010, is a program and committee of Preservation Idaho that promotes the appreciation and awareness of mid-century, modernist, and recent past architecture and design in Idaho.

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Preservation Idaho led a special journey where private homes along Harrison Boulevard offered a rare glimpse and special access to iconic architecture and hidden histories.

Established in the early 20th century, Harrison Boulevard, originally 17th Street, was renamed in honor of President Benjamin Harrison, who signed the Admission Act granting Idaho statehood, following his visit to Boise in 1891. Today, this iconic North End neighborhood is celebrated as one of Boise’s most distinguished historic districts with an exceptional collection of Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and other period-style homes that showcase the city’s growth during its formative years. Renowned not only for its architectural beauty but also for its central role in Boise’s civic and social history, Harrison Boulevard continues to embody the spirit and character of the city. This year’s self-guided tour highlighted the diverse homes that make this neighborhood a true Boise treasure.

Historic places represent a snapshot in time, a reminder of the path we have taken and the base upon which our future is built. It is a loss to our cultural heritage when they are taken away. The homes that are showcased in the Heritage Homes Tour are places that each of us can learn from, enjoy and appreciate. Below you can learn more by viewing past educational booklets that Preservation Idaho has created for each tour.

Previous neighborhoods have included :

• Hays Street District

• Kootenai Ave

• West Warm Springs 2009

• Crescent Rim 2010

• The Highlands 2013

• Harrison Boulevard 2014

• Elm Grove Park 2016

• Randolph Robertson 2017

• Central Addition 2019

• East End Historic District 2024

• Harrison Boulevard 2025

• Mobley Drive 2026