Owyhee Hotel: A Historical Landmark in Boise's Development
The Owyhee Hotel, a significant historical landmark in Boise, Idaho, first opened its doors in 1910 during a period of rapid urban development. The hotel, known for its modern amenities at the time, such as a rooftop terrace and stained-glass dome, played a crucial role in transforming Boise from a quiet town into a bustling city. The hotel's name, chosen through a public contest, reflects a connection to Native Hawaiians who worked in the Northwest fur trade in the early 1800s. The Owyhee Hotel also became a site of civil rights struggle in 1940 when it accommodated Marian Anderson, a world-famous contralto, under restrictive conditions due to her race. 
