John E. Tourtellotte facts for kids
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John E. Tourtellotte
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Boise's Carnegie Library
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John Everett Tourtellotte
February 22, 1869 |
| Died | May 8, 1939 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Della Wallace Tourtellotte (1869–1946) |
| Children | 2 |
| Buildings | Idaho State Capitol, U. of Idaho Administration Bldg. |
John Everett Tourtellotte (born February 22, 1869 – died 1939) was a very important American architect. He designed many famous buildings, especially in the western United States. He is most well-known for his amazing work in Idaho.
In Boise, Idaho, John Tourtellotte designed several key buildings. These include the grand Idaho State Capitol building. He also designed the Boise City National Bank and the old Carnegie Library. He created many other buildings too, like schools, university buildings, churches, and government offices.
John E. Tourtellotte had his own company called John E. Tourtellotte & Company. He also worked with another company, Tourtellotte and Hummel, which was based in Boise. Many buildings designed by these companies are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical places that are protected.
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Famous Buildings by John Tourtellotte
Many buildings designed by John Tourtellotte and his companies are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect buildings that are important to history. Here are some examples of his work:
Buildings in Boise, Idaho
- Walter Abbs House: A house located at 915 Fort Street.
- Ada Odd Fellows Temple: A building at 109-115 ½ N 9th Street.
- Ada Theater: This theater at 700 Main Street is a famous landmark. It was designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel.
- Boise City National Bank: An important bank building at 8th and Idaho streets.
- Boise High School Campus: The school campus on Washington Street. Tourtellotte & Hummel designed parts of it.
- Boise Junior High School: Located at 1105 N 13th Street.
- Brunzell House: A house at 916 Franklin Street.
- Carnegie Public Library: The old library building at 815 Washington Street.
- Chinese Odd Fellows Building: A building at 610-612 Front Street, designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel.
- John Daly House: A house at 1015 W Hays Street, designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel.
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- Elks Temple: A large building at 310 Jefferson Street.
- Franklin School: A school building at 5007 Franklin Road.
- Garfield School: Located at 1914 Broadway Avenue.
- John Haines House: A house at 919 W Hays Street.
- Idaho Building: Located at Bannock and 8th streets.
- Immanuel Methodist Episcopal Church: A church at 1406 Eastman Street.
- John Parker House: A house at 713 Franklin Street.
- Charles Paynton House: A house at 1213 N 8th Street.
- South Boise Fire Station: The fire station at 1011 Williams Street.
- St. John's Cathedral: A beautiful church at 8th and Hays streets.
- A. K. Steunenberg House: A house at 409 N Kimball Avenue in Caldwell.
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Buildings in Other Idaho Cities
- Administration Building, University of Idaho: A key building at the university in Moscow, Idaho.
- F. P. Ake Building: Located at 106-72 Main Street in Mountain Home, Idaho.
- Bruneau Episcopal Church: A church off Idaho State Highway 51 in Bruneau, Idaho.
- Father Lobell House: A house at 125 N 4th Street E in Mountain Home, Idaho.
- Gorby Opera Theater: Located on Idaho Street in Glenns Ferry, Idaho.
- Orville Jackson House: A house at 127 S Eagle Road in Eagle, Idaho.
- Kurtz–Van Sicklin House: A house at 439 W 3rd Street in Weiser, Idaho.
- Lewiston Vineyards Gates: Gates at 18th Avenue and 10th Street in Lewiston, Idaho.
- Nampa Department Store: A store at 1st Street S and 13th Avenue in Nampa, Idaho.
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- Neitzel House: A house at 705 N 9th Street in Boise.
- Ross Fork Episcopal Church: A church on Mission Road in Fort Hall, Idaho.
- Adolph Schreiber House: A house at 524 W Franklin Street in Boise.
Buildings Outside Idaho
- Coos Bay National Bank Building: Located at 201 Central Avenue in Coos Bay, Oregon.
- Echo City Hall: The city hall building at 20 S Bonanza Street in Echo, Oregon.
- Lithia Springs Hotel: A hotel at 212 E Main Street in Ashland, Oregon.
- Main School: A school building at the junction of 7th Avenue and Cushman Street in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Images for kids
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Idaho State Capitol, Boise
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Carnegie Library, Boise (defunct)
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Marion Allsup House, Boise, Ada County, a classical cottage from 1901.
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H. C. Burnett House, built in 1924.
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Willis Mickle House, Boise, Idaho.
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M. J. Marks House, Ada County, Idaho.
