Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Grove Street Warehouse
608/610/612 Grove Street
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2018
1. Grove Street Warehouse Marker
Captions: (clockwise from upper right, then center) Waterwheel; Grove Street; Christopher Moore Residence/Delmar Boarding House, formerly 809 Grove St.; Lemp Residence, formerly 513 Grove St.; Cartee Residence, Formerly 409 Grove St.; (center) Coffin Residence, formerly 1045 Grove St.
Imagine leafy Lombary poplars, dazzling rose bushes, lush gardens, circular walks, stately homes, and huge churning waterwheels along a wide avenue, and you'll get a picture of early days on Grove Street. The profusion of leaves and petals was catalyst in changing the street's name from "Market" to "Grove" in 1870. For many years a home on Grove Street was a premiere address in Boise. A visitor in 1883 wrote, "During the long season of leaves and flowers, and of bright, sunny days, a stroll along Grove Street is like a ramble amid fields Elysian." President Benjamin Harrison, on a visit to Boise in 1891, requested a visit to Grove Street, where he was fascinated by the series of waterwheels. But the prestige of Grove Street began to fade near the turn of the century, new avenues, "Springs" and "Harrison," drew away many of those seeking an elite home.Erected by Basque Museum and Cultural Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2018
2. Grove Street Warehouse and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House (a few steps from this marker); The Chico Club (a few steps from this marker); The Basque Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Basque Museum and Cultural Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Anduiza Hotel and Fronton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Anduiza Hotel and Fronton (within shouting distance of this marker); Heath Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bar Gernika (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.
Additional keywords. Basque
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
