Geographic Coordinates: 46.726415, -117.01234
Location: Line Street, N.W. of Administration Building. 951 Campus Dr
Art and Architecture South
Architect: J.E. Tourtellotte (Boise)
History: Built to replace its rickety wooden predecessor, what is now known as Art and Architecture South served as the gymnasium and armory for the UI campus until 1928. After the Memorial Gymnasium was built in 1928, the Art and Architecture South building served as the Women's Gym until the early 1970's and the advent of Title IX. The building was then remolded to serve as studios and office space for College of Art and Architecture faculty and students. In 1983, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Description: Granite foundation, red brick facing, basement and two floors, gable roof; 64' x 129'
Use History: Originally constructed as the university's second gymnasium and armory; became the Women's gym when Memorial Gym was completed in 1928. Remodeled for art and architecture studios and classrooms in 1976. Listed on National Register of Historic Places
Date: 1904-
Cost: $26,000
Sources: UG 44, Morton, Petersen