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Boise staff outline plans for Boise Depot 100th‑anniversary celebration April 13–16, 2025

Boise City Council · January 15, 2025
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Parks and Recreation described a four‑day, free public celebration at the Boise Depot with tours, a new history exhibit, nightly animated facade projections, artist posters and merchandise that will support restoration. Staff outlined logistical plans including shuttles, Spanish tours, oral history collection and a hoped‑for Union Pacific train

Boise Parks and Recreation staff briefed the council on plans for the Boise Depot’s 100th‑anniversary celebration set for April 13–16, 2025, the same date the depot opened in 1925.

Bonnie Shelton, communications and marketing superintendent for Parks and Recreation, said the event’s goal is to “celebrate the history of this iconic Boise landmark, provide opportunities for all community members to enjoy and experience the Boise Depot,” and make the celebration free and accessible. Shelton described a four‑night program that will combine family activities, docent tours, art and history programming, and a…

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