Boise was not Idaho's first capital city. In March 1863, when President Lincoln signed the law that created Idaho Territory, he left the task of choosing a temporary capital to William Wallace, a personal friend he appointed to serve as first Terrtorial Govenor. Wallace chose Lewiston, a boooming supply point for the mines of north Idaho. The new legislature would select the capital's permanent location. By 1864, gold discoveries in the Boise Basin had shifted the populations south, and following a heated debate, the second Territorial Legislature chose Boise as the permanent capital. Fast forward to 1905, the Capitol building's lack of amenities and limited space prompted the state Legislature to fund construction of a new Capitol.
Since that time the Capitol building has undergone massive restoration and it is now a magnificant building. It has the a copy of the Philadelpha Libery Bell out front which folks are able to ring. Its very loud.
It is located across the road from the Law Library.
The marble columns are in the Corinthian,Ionic and Doric styles.
It has marble throughout.
When looking up to the Rotunda the dome is brillant. It has 13 large stars which respresent the 13 original original colonies, and 30 smaller stars for a total that represents Idaho's admission as the forty - third stae in the Union.
The Senate.
A full life - sized statue of George Washington, carved in 1864 using an image the size of a postage stamp.
Marble staircases.
Executive Budget,
We had a great time in Boise , lots to see and enjoy. The folks here are very friendly and we have made some more goos friends.
Cheers,
Ross and Beverley
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