The Boise City Council approved the creation of new historic district to protect 11 properties in eastern downtown Boise.
In August, council members approved an emergency ordinance to protect a historic downtown Boise home.
The home that is on the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue was built in 1897.
The owner wanted to demolish the home, but the emergency ordinance prevented any demolition, alteration or moving of any historic home in the area until a permanent historic district was established, which was approved by the city council Tuesday night.
Since the emergency ordinance meeting, more than 700 Boise residents have expressed their support for the district's historic creation.
“It’s clear that Boise residents overwhelmingly support the creation of long-term protections for this neighborhood,” Mayor Dave Bieter said. “It’s very satisfying to know these historic homes and their connection to Boise’s past will be preserved for generations of Boiseans to appreciate and learn about.”
The district's creation also has the support of Preservation Idaho.