W. A. Simpson House, Boise

Name: W. A. Simpson House
Address: Boise, United States

#89 among attractions in Boise

Tudor Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The W.A. Simpson House in Boise, Idaho, is a 2-story Bungalow designed by Tourtellotte & Co. and constructed in 1909. Sandstone veneer covers first floor outer walls, and the second floor is veneered in stucco. The house shows a Tudor Revival influence with half-timber decorations above the sandstone. An attic dormer faces the 10th Street exposure, and the roof depends on a single, lateral ridgebeam. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Coordinates: 43°37'27"N, 116°11'55"W

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North EndBoise United States

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W. A. Simpson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boise Art Museum, Boise Contemporary Theater, The Egyptian Theatre, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

1.1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Boise Art Museum, Boise
28 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.
0.9 miSW
Theater
Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise
24 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.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Egyptian Theatre, Boise
17 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.
~980 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Boise
5 min walk • The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, also known simply as St. John's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Boise.
0.8 miSW
Park, Game and entertainment center
Rhodes Park, Boise
22 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.
~1290 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Cathedral of the Rockies, Boise
7 min walk • Cathedral of the Rockies, also known as the Cathedral of the Rockies First United Methodist Church, is a United Methodist church located in the historic North End district of Boise, Idaho, United States.
~1410 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christian Church, Boise
7 min walk • The Hill City Christian Church in Boise, Idaho is a historic church at 9th and Franklin Streets. The Romanesque-style church was built in 1910-1911 and individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. In 1982 it was included as a contributing property in the Fort Street Historic District.
0.7 miSW
43°36'60"N • 116°12'32"W
Boise Art Glass, Boise
19 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1280 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boise
7 min walk • Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located in Boise, Idaho. The church was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1976. It was included as a contributing property in the Fort Street Historic District on November 12, 1982.
0.5 miSW
43°37'5"N • 116°12'18"W
Gallery 601, Boise
14 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1170 ftS
Colonial revival architecture
Brunzell House, Boise
6 min walk • The Brunzell House in Boise, Idaho, is a one-and-a-half-story, brick and wood Bungalow designed by Tourtellotte & Co. and constructed in 1908. The house features Colonial Revival decorations, including deeply flared eaves. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to W. A. Simpson House?

Nearby attractions include H. E. McElroy House, Boise (2 min walk), Walter Abbs House, Boise (3 min walk), Charles Paynton House, Boise (4 min walk), M. J. Marks House, Boise (4 min walk).

How to get to W. A. Simpson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to W. A. Simpson House:

Bus

West Fort Street & North 9th Street NEC • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)
North 9th Street & West Hays Street NWC • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)