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Documents
Publications are one of the Council's most important tools for eduating the public of the value of Preserving Ada County's Heritage. Below are the books, brochures, plans and other information that is readily available from the Council.
Books
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Echoes from the Ada County Courthouse, 1938-2001
by Arthur A. Hart
Our multiple-award winning book. Full color, softbound, 112 pages. The history of the Art Deco-style Ada County Courthouse, as told by the people that worked there. A very entertaining & dynamic view of the daily happenings and major events at the courthouse during its first 63 years. |
Patterns of the Past:
The Ada County Historic Site Inventory
Our Orchid award-winning book documenting structures in Eagle, Star, Kuna and unincorporated Ada County that meet the minimum eligibility requirements for inclusion on the National Register of historic places. Softbound. 166 pages. |
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Barns of Ada County
A full-color glossy 24"x36" poster depicting vintage barns in Ada County.
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Boise's Foothills Jewels:
The Many Facets of Table Rock and Castle Rock.
This 8.5"x11" two-sided brochure gives a brief overview of the history of the Table Rock/Castle Rock area. Created May, 2006.
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Historic Star Walking Tour
This 11"x17" black & white two-sided brochure highlights Star's role in the early development of Ada County. The one and two-thirds mile tour spans several decades of Star's evolution as a hub of rural activity. Created in 2001.
Last update May, 2005. |
A Walking Tour of Kuna's History
This 8.5"x14" black & white two-sided brochure highlights some of the historically and culturally significant properties in Kuna in a short walking tour. Created August, 2004. |
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The Ada County Courthouse
This 8.5"x11" two-sided brochure gives a brief overview of the historical significance of the County's second courthouse building.
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Western Heritage Historic Byway
This 8.5" x 11" map highlights several sites of interest along the Western Heritage Historic Byway south of Kuna, Idaho. The majority of sites are within the scenic Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Map created August, 2004. |
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A Brief History of the Kuna Area
by Arrowrock Group. November 2000, converted to PowerPoint format July 2005. Available for free download (NOTE: This file may take a considerable time to download if you do not have a fast internet connection!). |
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Ada County Chronicles
By TAG, Inc. Steve Malone, Project Manager. This is a PDF version of the Council's slide show that provides an overview of the development of Ada County, Idaho. This colorful presentation includes around 120 slides in a PDF file formatted for six slides per page. Learn about the most significant events and people that shaped Ada County.
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Ustick: A Community on the Brink of Place
An overview of thehistory of the trolley suburb & farming hamlet of Ustick, Idaho. Located on Ustick Road between Five Mile Road and Cloverdale Road, Ustick Townsite was platted in 1907 and prospered due to its proximity to the Boise Valley Railway trolley system. The townsite included Ustick School, a merchantile, a bank and a creamery, all of which are still in existence today. The area teemed with apple orchards and at one time supported three vinegar plants. This presentation by Ted Vanegas is derived from his graduate project at BSU and includes thoughts about the future of this neighborhood.
Click on the image at left to download the Powerpoint version of this presentation. Click HERE for for a PDF version.
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Imagine: Interpretive Master Plan for Ada County
by Vicki Jo Lawson, Shared Visions. May 1995. 45 pages plus appendices. A plan to provide comprehensive interpretation of historic resources in unincorporated Ada County.
(NOTE: This file may take a considerable time to download if you do not have a fast internet connection!).
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2006 Preservation Plan for Cultural and Historic Resources: Public Review Draft
October 2006, 116 pages. The Council's first-ever preservation plan. Included is a 20+ page timeline of significant local and national events in Ada County's history, an overview of the Council's past historic resource surveys, their past educational efforts, an analysis of applicable historic preservation law, and more.
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Reports
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| See our Historic Sites Inventory page for several reports prepared for various surveys of historic sites that have been conducted on behalf of the Council. |
Documents
Publications are one of the Council's most important tools for eduating the public of the value of Preserving Ada County's Heritage. Below are the books, brochures, plans and other information that is readily available from the Council.
Books
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Echoes from the Ada County Courthouse, 1938-2001
by Arthur A. Hart
Our multiple-award winning book. Full color, softbound, 112 pages. The history of the Art Deco-style Ada County Courthouse, as told by the people that worked there. A very entertaining & dynamic view of the daily happenings and major events at the courthouse during its first 63 years. |
Patterns of the Past:
The Ada County Historic Site Inventory
Our Orchid award-winning book documenting structures in Eagle, Star, Kuna and unincorporated Ada County that meet the minimum eligibility requirements for inclusion on the National Register of historic places. Softbound. 166 pages. |
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Barns of Ada County
A full-color glossy 24"x36" poster depicting vintage barns in Ada County.
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Boise's Foothills Jewels:
The Many Facets of Table Rock and Castle Rock.
This 8.5"x11" two-sided brochure gives a brief overview of the history of the Table Rock/Castle Rock area. Created May, 2006.
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Historic Star Walking Tour
This 11"x17" black & white two-sided brochure highlights Star's role in the early development of Ada County. The one and two-thirds mile tour spans several decades of Star's evolution as a hub of rural activity. Created in 2001.
Last update May, 2005. |
A Walking Tour of Kuna's History
This 8.5"x14" black & white two-sided brochure highlights some of the historically and culturally significant properties in Kuna in a short walking tour. Created August, 2004. |
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The Ada County Courthouse
This 8.5"x11" two-sided brochure gives a brief overview of the historical significance of the County's second courthouse building.
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Western Heritage Historic Byway
This 8.5" x 11" map highlights several sites of interest along the Western Heritage Historic Byway south of Kuna, Idaho. The majority of sites are within the scenic Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Map created August, 2004. |
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(4 Mb)
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A Brief History of the Kuna Area
by Arrowrock Group. November 2000, converted to PowerPoint format July 2005. Available for free download (NOTE: This file may take a considerable time to download if you do not have a fast internet connection!). |
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Ada County Chronicles
By TAG, Inc. Steve Malone, Project Manager. This is a PDF version of the Council's slide show that provides an overview of the development of Ada County, Idaho. This colorful presentation includes around 120 slides in a PDF file formatted for six slides per page. Learn about the most significant events and people that shaped Ada County.
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Ustick: A Community on the Brink of Place
An overview of thehistory of the trolley suburb & farming hamlet of Ustick, Idaho. Located on Ustick Road between Five Mile Road and Cloverdale Road, Ustick Townsite was platted in 1907 and prospered due to its proximity to the Boise Valley Railway trolley system. The townsite included Ustick School, a merchantile, a bank and a creamery, all of which are still in existence today. The area teemed with apple orchards and at one time supported three vinegar plants. This presentation by Ted Vanegas is derived from his graduate project at BSU and includes thoughts about the future of this neighborhood.
Click on the image at left to download the Powerpoint version of this presentation. Click HERE for for a PDF version.
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Imagine: Interpretive Master Plan for Ada County
by Vicki Jo Lawson, Shared Visions. May 1995. 45 pages plus appendices. A plan to provide comprehensive interpretation of historic resources in unincorporated Ada County.
(NOTE: This file may take a considerable time to download if you do not have a fast internet connection!).
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2006 Preservation Plan for Cultural and Historic Resources: Public Review Draft
October 2006, 116 pages. The Council's first-ever preservation plan. Included is a 20+ page timeline of significant local and national events in Ada County's history, an overview of the Council's past historic resource surveys, their past educational efforts, an analysis of applicable historic preservation law, and more.
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Reports
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