Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Crossing the River

South Boise Streetcar Line

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023

1. Crossing the River Marker

Inscription. The design for the original Broadway Bridge included room for streetcar tracks, but several years passed before engineers incorporated them into the structure. The first streetcar traveled across the bridge on December 25, 1905. The “South Boise Line” started downtown at Seventh and Bannock streets and traveled south to Garfield School. The route later expanded to include Ivywild, a small South Boise neighborhood along the base of the Ridenbaugh Canal. The original South Boise Streetcar Station is now located at Ivywild Park on Leadville Avenue.

Erected by Idaho Transportation Department, Boise City of Trees, Boise City Dept of Arts & History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 43° 36.177′ N, 116° 11.595′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It is on S Broadway Ave (U.S. 26), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Crossing the River (here, next to this marker); Christ Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); First Protestant Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 700 feet away); Bronco Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father of Bronco Football (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bronco Gymnasium (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.

Other markers no longer nearby. Boise State University (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Airmail Service (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023

2. Crossing the River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.