Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District, Boise

Name: Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District
Address: Boise, United States

#49 among attractions in Boise

Romanesque revival architecture

Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District

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The Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District in Boise, Idaho, is a collection of 11 masonry buildings, originally 14 buildings, that were constructed 1897-1914 as Boise became a metropolitan community. Hannifin's Cigar Store is the oldest business in the district, and it operates in the oldest building in the district. The only building listed as an intrusion in the district is the Safari Motor Inn, formerly the Hotel Grand. ()

Area: 4 acres (0.0062 mi²)Coordinates: 43°37'2"N, 116°12'17"W

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Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Idaho State Capitol, Albertsons_Stadium, Ann Morrison Park, Boise Art Museum.

~1260 ftE
Neoclassical seat of Idaho's government
Idaho State Capitol, Boise
7 min walk • The Idaho State Capitol in Boise is the home of the government of the U.S. state of Idaho. Although Lewiston briefly served as Idaho's capital from the formation of Idaho Territory in 1863, the territorial legislature moved it to Boise on December 24, 1864.
1.1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Albertsons_Stadium, Boise
29 min walk • Albertsons Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. It is the home field of the Boise State Broncos of the Mountain West Conference.
0.9 miSW
Park, Baseball field, Field
Ann Morrison Park, Boise
23 min walk • Ann Morrison Park is a 153-acre urban park along the Boise River in Boise, Idaho. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes picnic facilities, bocce courts, a disc golf course, horseshoe pits, an outdoor gym, a volleyball court, a playground...
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Boise Art Museum, Boise
14 min walk • The Boise Art Museum is located at 670 Julia Davis Drive in Boise, Idaho, and is part of a series of public museums and cultural attractions in Julia Davis Park.
~1940 ftSW
Theater
Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise
10 min walk • Boise Contemporary Theater is a small professional theater company located in Boise, Idaho. Since 1997, BCT has been the only professional theater company in Boise committed to performing a complete season of contemporary work.
~1270 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Egyptian Theatre, Boise
7 min walk • The Egyptian Theatre is a theatre and concert venue in the western United States, located in Boise, Idaho. It has also been known as the Ada Theater. Inaugurated 94 years ago in 1927, it is the oldest theatre in the city.
0.5 miW
Park, Game and entertainment center
Rhodes Park, Boise
13 min walk • Rhodes Park, also known as Rhodes Skatepark, is a 1.28-acre skatepark between 15th and 16th Streets under Interstate 184 in Boise, Idaho, USA. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes skateboarding and parkour challenges.
~1790 ftSE
Romanesque revival architecture
Belgravia Building, Boise
9 min walk • The Belgravia Building in Boise, Idaho, is a 2-story, sandstone and brick structure designed and built by John S. Jellison as a set of apartments in the Romanesque Revival style in 1904.
~1260 ftE
Archaeological site
Dry Creek Rockshelter, Boise
7 min walk • Dry Creek Rockshelter near Boise, Idaho, is an archaeological site showing periodic use over approximately 3000 years. The site is located under a sandstone overhang, roughly 21 metres wide by 4 metres deep.
~1330 ftS
43°36'50"N • 116°12'11"W
Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Boise
7 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1370 ftNE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral, Boise
7 min walk • St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Idaho.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Gallery 601, Boise (2 min walk), Downtown Boise, Boise (5 min walk), The Grove Plaza, Boise (5 min walk), Union Block and Montandon Buildings, Boise (5 min walk).

How to get to Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lower Main Street Commercial Historic District:

Bus

West Idaho Street & North 9th Street NWC • Lines: 8X (1 min walk)
West Main Street & North 8th Street SWC • Lines: 10, 7A, 7B, 8X, 9 (4 min walk)