Boise – The Monumentous

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Boise, Idaho

Cecil D. Andrus Park, the Basque Mural, Hospitality of Nez Perce and more

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Monumentous World, North America, Sculpture, United States

With sprawling monuments that range from the Boise River Greenbelt to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, there is no shortage of notable landmarks for visitors to explore. Residents have turned these monuments into essential elements of their communities, but there are numerous obscure and outstanding monuments located throughout Boise that have become just as important to […]

The Old Idaho Penitentiary Creates Experiences for Visitors by Preserving a Piece of History

Connecting different eras of Idaho

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Monumentous History, North America, United States

The Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of the most notable attractions in Boise, Idaho. Visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows, among various other places and features. With thirty historic buildings and special exhibitions, the Old Idaho Penitentiary showcases how […]

The “City of Trees” Defines the Past and Present of Boise, Idaho

An identity that is intepreted in multiple ways by many people

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

Cites and monuments across the world have official and unofficial nicknames that are utilized to various degrees, in countless ways. Kansas City pronounces itself as the “City of Fountains” while each area of the Chicago Riverwalk has its own nickname, distinct setting and activities. These nicknames create a tremendous sense of identity that can influence […]

The Richard & Annette Block Cancer Survivor Park Serves as a New Landmark on the Boise River Greenbelt

Reducing Fear and Providing Inspiration

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Monumentous Vision, Park

The Boise River Greenbelt has become one of the top attractions in Boise, pulling in audiences from all over the city and all of Idaho. The Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza has added another attraction to the Greenbelt to provide visitors with an additional way to engage with the entire space while also providing cancer survivors […]

The MK Nature Center Extends Experiences for Boise Residents and Visitors

Experiencing the StreamWalk

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Monumentous Experiences, North America, Park, United States

Located between Municipal Park and the popular Boise River Greenbelt, the Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center in Boise, Idaho, contains nearly five acres of wildlife habitat. The experiences it has enabled highlight what it can mean to utilize popular spaces to engage audiences of all types. Experiencing the StreamWalk The MK Nature Center features numerous […]

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial Educates Individuals and Connects Communities

Representing and Engaging with the Boise Community

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was designed to honor the triumph of the human spirit as well as the legacy of Anne Frank’s faith in humanity. One of the only places in the world where the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights is on public display, the .81-acre educational park encourages visitors to […]

The Boise River Greenbelt Helps Make the City Livable and Likeable

Connecting Boise on Multiple Levels

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

In providing scenic views, a wildlife habitat as well as pedestrian access to many of Boise’s popular parks and attractions, the Boise River Greenbelt has become an essential element of the region. The 25-mile tree-lined pathway that follows the Boise River through the heart of Boise, Idaho, highlights what it can mean for empty or […]