Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal;
A summary of the goals and accomplishments of the citizens advisory committee on the site plan of a redevelopment project of downtown Boise, aided by the Winmar Company of Seattle, Washington.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal; Shopping centers;
A proposal to the City of Boise to develop a shopping center, or mall, at the current location of Quinn's Pond, the Clock Tower Apartments, and the proposed Whitewater Park boulevard - an area at the end of 30th street.
A Development Guide for the Central District of Boise. This guide is first a statement of objectives setting forth basic development goals and the specific planning proposals necessary to produce an attractive and efficient city center that will...
An example of the "Blue Dragon Lava Flow" that explorer Robert W. Limbert wrote about in his National Geographic article. "This remarkable flow is well named. Its surface is netted and veined with small cracks like scales of a prehistoric monster,...
Four men from the expedition examine the lava formations while carrying rifles and camping supplies. From left to right: Ad Santel, two unidentified men, and Robert W. Limbert. This photograph was printed in the 1924 National Geographic article,...
Promotional materials; Publicity photographs; Union Pacific Railroad Company; Tourism
Union Pacific Railroad Company published this promotional booklet to promote tourism and the railroad in Idaho, written and illustrated by Robert Limbert. The booklet is filled with photographs taken by Limbert while exploring Craters of the Moon,...
Recommendations for revitalizing downtown Boise made by the Urban Lands Institute Panel, commissioned by the City of Boise Planning adn Development Committee.
A development program for a desired bicycle system in the Boise Metropolitan area. Emphasis is placed on providing service to the commuter and recreational bicyclist, and separating bicyclists and motor vehicles whenever possible for safety.
The Wilbur tour group travels along side a Boghra canal in a Willys station wagon. The Boghra canal system already existed in Afghanistan before Morrison-Knudsen arrived in 1946. M-K was hired to upgrade the system to handle the constant flow of...
Robert W. Limbert and his exploration party stop to pose on a large volcanic mass. Two men stand on parts of the volcanic rock, while another man sits inside.
Field trip notebook of Edward F. Rhodenbaugh, mostly in Idaho locations. Note: blank pages were not included in the digital copy, but included in the pagination.
Field trip notebook of Edward F. Rhodenbaugh, mostly in Idaho locations. Note: blank pages were not included in the digital copy, but included in the pagination.
Edward Rhodenbaugh's daily, sometimes hourly, account of activities during the summer break of 1924. As a teacher at Gooding College, Edward had the summer off. He spent his time traveling throughout Idaho and Easter Oregon, including Craters of...