Collection Timeline

1908 to 2021

1908
In 1908 the nation's premier landscape architects, the Olmsted Brothers of Massachusetts, designed a master plan for Idaho's university, creating a new campus to complement the new Administration Building.

1925
Weaver was the chair of the Architecture department and campus architect. He is the architect of record for the Life Science South building.

1947
Today the Agricultural Science addition and Executive Residence occupy the locations proposed in this plan. Many other elements, however, are significantly different than campus today.

1955
Many elements of this plan are present in the campus today. Most notably the Swim Center, and PEB are in the locations shown in this plan. The Family Housing on Sweet Avenue is in the location proposed here. Also, the Colleges of Natural Resources and Education are in locations shown as "Instruction" in this plan.

1971
Several buildings in this plan were constructed including the Hartung Theater and College of Law. The ring road and proposed water feature are significantly different than what exists today.

1997
Prominent Seattle architect Gordon Walker, a University of Idaho alum, was hired by the office of Capital Planning in the 1990's to serve as a special consultant and advisor in the planning process that led to the current long range campus development plan. Mr. Walker was also the lead designer for the J.A. Albertson College of Business building while working in collaboration with YGH Architects and Design West Architects.

2000
Full text LRCDP document with goals, discussion, and objects to provide a detailed frame work for campus planning. Overview written by UofI president Bob Hoover.

2011
This document contains photos and location descriptions of many of the historic markers on several campus buildings and structures.

2014
2014 long range plan reflecting the direction for the campus. Recent projects that are reflected in this plan include the Paradise Creek Ecosystem Restoration and the Stadium Drive Extension project.

2020
Long Range Campus Development Plan for main campus May 2020 to 2025

2021
Long Range Campus Development Plan for main campus May 2021 to 2025