Английская Википедия:C. W. Moore Park
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C. W. Moore Park is a Шаблон:Convert urban park in Boise, Idaho. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes architectural artifacts from some of Boise's demolished buildings.[1][2]
History
The park was dedicated in 1983 on property deeded to the city in 1916 by Christopher W. Moore (November 30, 1835--September 20, 1916),[3][4] a pioneer who moved to Idaho in 1863.[5] In 1914, Moore established a playground for small children at his property on Grove Street, the site of C. W. Moore Park.[6] In his will, Moore awarded funds to the Children's Aid and Home Finding Society.[7]
Moore operated mercantile stores and helped to found the First National Bank of Idaho.[8] He also served as president of the Boise Artesian Hot and Cold Water Company.[9]
Architectural artifacts
- W.E. Pierce Building Turret (1903)
- Bush Building Entrance Arch (1904)
- Cast-iron Columns & Streetlights (1880s)
- Dr. Springer’s Carriage Stone (1890s)
- A.T. Ellis Building Date Stone (1902-03)
- Pioneer Building Name Stone (1894)
- Central School Name Stone (1905)
- Morris Hill Cemetery Waterwheel[10][11]
See also
References
External links
Further reading
- Boise, Frank Thomason (Arcadia Publishing, 2009), pg. 122
- Moon Idaho, James P. Kelly (Avalon Publishing, 2016), pg. 58
