Old Boise, located in the east end of downtown Boise, is a historic district with a rich heritage dating back to the city's founding in 1863. The area is home to a variety of buildings, including dwellings, fraternal halls, and commercial structures, many of which are two-story brick buildings with stone trim. Visitors can explore the district's unique architecture and learn about Boise's vibrant downtown development through the WalkAbout Boise guided walking tour, which takes participants on a journey through 150 years of history and showcases buildings associated with various communities. Old Boise's historic buildings include the Perrault Building, Masonic Temple, Spiegel Building Night Grocery Pengilly's Saloon, Belgravia Apartments, and Boise City Turnverein Building, among others. The district's rich history is also evident in the former homes of former mayors Cyrus Jacob and Thomas Logan, as well as the Stone Jug Building, which served as the seat of government in Idaho before 1886. With its diverse architectural styles and fascinating stories, Old Boise offers visitors a unique glimpse into the city's past.Generated from the website

The Idaho Department of Commerce works to create jobs, strengthen communities and market the state. It maintains a science and technology advisory council that is composed of university presidents, government agency leaders and industry executives. The department administers the Idaho Community Development Block Grant program, which allocates funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Its funds are used to construct projects that benefit low and moderate-income families. The department s power and energy, biological sciences, and digital imaging and sensor technologies, and new materials and nanotechnology platforms have been formed by the Idaho Science & Technology Advisory Council. The Idaho Department of Commerce is located in Boise, Idaho.