Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
The Basque Center
601 Grove Street
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2018
1. The Basque Center Marker
Captions: (clockwise from the top) Oinkari Basque Dancers; Boise'ko Gasteak Children's Group; Morcilla Diner Preparation; Basque Weight Lifting Competition; Jimmy Jausoro Band.
Inscription.
The Basque Center. 601 Grove Street. A place to call out the name of an old friend, play the card game “mus,” sit down to a meal, or dance to the music of the accordion and the txistu, the melodic Basque flute. All communities need somewhere to meet, and this is one place the Basques in Boise call their own. “Euzkaldunak, Inc.” was formed by the Basque community with the intent to build a gathering place for social and cultural events. By 1950, bonds had been sold, and construction began on the Basque Center at 6th and Grove Street. Brick, beam and mortar were later added in the traditional baserri (farmhouse) style, and the Center became a tangible symbol of a unique Idaho community.
A place to call out the name of an old friend, play the card game “mus,” sit down to a meal, or dance to the music of the accordion and the txistu, the melodic Basque flute. All communities need somewhere to meet, and this is one place the Basques in Boise call their own. “Euzkaldunak, Inc.” was formed by the Basque community with the intent to build a gathering place for social and cultural events. By 1950, bonds had been sold, and construction began on the Basque Center at 6th and Grove Street. Brick, beam and mortar were later added in the traditional baserri (farmhouse) style, and the Center became a tangible symbol of a unique Idaho community.
Location. 43° 36.824′ N, 116° 12.127′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. Marker is at the intersection of Grove Street and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Grove Street, Boise ID 83702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chico Club (a few steps from this marker); Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
