Basque Block in Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Adelia Garro Simplot
In Commemoration
| — | Basque Museum and Cultural Center | — |
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 4, 2026
1. Adelia Garro Simplot Marker
Her conservation efforts began when she made the decision to save the Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House in 1983. She led the formation of the nonprofit group, the Basque Cultural Center of Idaho, Inc., later renamed Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Inc., to promote Basque history and culture. After making the house payments for three years, Adelia and her husband, Richard R. Simplot, donated the house to the Basque Museum & Cultural center. Today, the Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House is the oldest surviving brick residence in Boise City.
Adelia’s vision and perseverance also led to the following buildings being saved, preserved, and now actively used by the Basque Museum & Cultural Center:
202 S Capitol Blvd and Grove Street - Cub Bar (now Bar Gernika)
Purchased by the Basque Museum & Cultural Center, 1990
611 Grove Street - home of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center since 1993
Purchased by Adelia, her father-in-law, J.R. Simplot,
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619 Grove Street - Anduiza Boarding House with enclosed Fronton Court
Purchased by Adelia and her friend, Richard Hormaechea, 1993
“For and in consideration of our love and affection for the Basque heritage and history in the State of Idaho...”
-Adelia Garro Simplot, 1986
Marker Dedicated by:
Pioneer Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
2022
Erected 2022 by Pioneer Chapter , National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Basque Museum & Cultural Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 43° 36.837′ N, 116° 12.161′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It is in Basque Block. It is on West Grove Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 W Grove St, Boise ID 83702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 4, 2026
2. Adelia Garro Simplot Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anduiza Hotel and Fronton (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Anduiza Hotel and Fronton (here, next to this marker); Basque Museum and Cultural Center (a few steps from this marker); Basque Arborglyphs (a few steps from this marker); Bar Gernika (within shouting distance of this marker); Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grove Street Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Laiak (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
