Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944; Authors, American--19th century--Biography; Authors, American--20th century--Biography; West (U.S.) in literature
An informative booklet for citizens of Boise, Idaho and surrounding areas. The booklet was intended to assist individuals connect with services available to them.
Flyer designed by Robert W. Limbert inviting people to visit the new national monument, established by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge to "preserve the unusual and weird volcanic formations."
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.); Exhibitions; Waterfalls; Potatoes;
Unknown person standing next to the model of Shoshone Falls. The sign above the Shoshone Falls model reads: "212 ft. high, 47 ft. higher than Niagara Falls, One of the scenic wonders of the northwest / In the heart of a million acres of irrigated...
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.); Exhibitions; Urns; Potatoes
Idaho Grain Exhibit, featuring sixteen urns of Idaho grains. The exhibit sat next to the baked potato booth to the right of the Shoshone Falls model. The exhibit was designed and built by Robert W. Limbert.
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.); Exhibitions; Grains
View from the intersection of the Idaho Grain Exhibit and the Shoshone Falls Model in the Palace of Agriculture building. The exhibit was designed and built by Robert W. Limbert.
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.); Exhibitions; Gems; Rocks;
Interior view of the Idaho Mining Exhibit, which featured different types of Idaho gemstones and minerals. The exhibit was designed and built by Robert W. Limbert.
Directions to a place explorer Robert W. Limbert noted in a file called "places to look up." Handwritten on his own letterhead, the directions are written starting in Shoshone, Idaho, and ends with looking into a bat cave close to Richfield, Idaho.
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.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal; Assistance;
HUD announces the city of Boise was awarded a grant to develop a comprehensive program to improve social, economic and physical conditions within the Model Cities area.
