The original 1860s courthouse had a first floor jail that allowed prisoners to strike up conversations with passersby. Now, those laid back days are gone. Today, the 1939 Ada County courthouse, built by the Works Progress Administration, is an austere nine-story edifice. Designed by well known Boise architects Tourtellotte and Hummel, the building is fashioned from Indiana limestone in the Starved Classical style, resembling an Art Deco style.
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Arching dramatically over the Boise River, this picturesque bridge displays colorful ceramic panels. The concrete arch is a sturdy memorial to the Oregon Trail pioneers that crossed the Boise River close to where the bridge stands. Built by the Boise construction company Morrison Knudsen, the bridge offers views of the Boise Train Depot on one side and the Idaho State Capitol Building on the other. Couple with the nearby Julia Davis Park, and The Cabin for an interesting tour.
Located in the Ridge to Rivers Trail System, the trail is found about 10 miles north of downtown Boise on the dirt Eighth Street Road. Hikers can choose from a two-mile loop or a seven-mile out-and-back trail. Rabbits, lizards, porcupines and badgers call this area home. Views of the Boise Valley are endless, and hikers can test their tree knowledge while identifying Rocky Mountain Maple, Hawthorne and Water Birch.
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