Research Collection

Welcome! Here you will find vignettes about Boise's rich heritage, ranging from the serious to the quirky. Browse through the vignettes or use the search box at the top of the webpage to look for specific topics. As we learn more we will update existing vignettes as well as create new ones, so be sure to check back frequently!


  • Enterprise
    Geographically isolated, Boise became a thriving community with roads, rail, irrigation, homes, businesses, libraries, and parks.

  • Environment
    Boiseans irrigated and manipulated the arid land and used it resources to provide livelihoods and permanent settelements. Landscapes and Boiseans effects on them will be explored here.

  • Community
    Boise has been home to many cultures, religions, ethnicities, civic groups, and interests. Their contributions combined in this unique setting to create a community.
 
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The City of Boise The City of Boise

The City of Boise is dedicated to enhancing Boise's quality of life by working in partnership with the community to foster and support citizen well being and healthy community environments.

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BOISE150 BOISE150

BOISE 150 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the city's founding.

Ridge to Rivers Ridge to Rivers

A partnership formed with the vision of preserving the Boise Foothills and trail systems.

After 3 After 3

Ensures youth of Boise access to affordable, quality, and engaging out-of school programs.

CurbIt Curbit

A sustainable Boise program.

Economic Development Economic Development

Identifies advantages of doing business in the City of Boise.

BEE BEE

Explore our wild community, develop a sense of place, and discover the lessons in nature.