Assay Office Boise, ID

Built by the Federal Government in 1870-71, the Boise Assay Office illustrates the importance of mining in the political, social, economic, and legal development of Idaho and the Far West. In operation from 1872 to 1933, it is one of the most significant public buildings remaining from Idaho's territorial days.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID: 265867
Names: Assay Office
Location: Boise
Ada County
Idaho
United States
North America

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Timeline

30 May 1961: Assay Office designated a National Historic Landmark
15 Oct 1966: Assay Office added to National Register of Historic Places

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National Register Data

Assay Office has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the following information. Note: some of this data may have become outdated since the listing date. View full NRHP data →

National Register ID: 66000305
Date Listed: 19661015
Name: Assay Office
Address: 210 Main St.
City/Town: Boise
County: Ada
State: Idaho
Category: building
Creators: Mullett, Alfred B.; McBride, John R.
Level of Significance: national
Years of Significance: 1871; 1872
Areas of Significance: COMMERCE; EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT; POLITICS/GOVERNMENT; ARCHITECTURE