As America turns 250 years old this year and many are reflecting on our country’s past, we wanted to take a closer look at Idaho’s history, which reflects the breadth of the American experience. Discovering more about the places we see and touch in our daily lives can create deeper connections with our home and our community. So we’re taking a deep dive into the history of Boise, one small piece at a time with our America 250: Short Histories of Boise Project. Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past.
Today we’ll explore Ustick Road.
Imagine it is a crisp Sunday afternoon in September of 1920, and you are a young veteran of the Great War living in Boise. You’re craving some fresh air – so where will you go? You might hop aboard the valley’s electric streetcar system for a short twenty-minute ride out to the community of Ustick, where you can purchase apples and cider and escape the city’s hubbub for a few hours…