U.S. Bank Building (Boise)
| Company type | Office skyscraper |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | EmKay Development and Realty Co. |
| Headquarters | Boise , United States |
Area served | Boise, Idaho |
| Products | Office space |
| Owner | Laird Norton |
The US Bank Building is a prominent office skyscraper located in Boise, Idaho. Finished in 1978 and undergoing renovations in 2004, the structure reaches a height of 267 feet and comprises 19 stories. It held the title of Idaho’s tallest building for more than thirty years until the 323-foot-tall Eighth & Main Building overtook it in 2014. The facility includes a two-level underground parking garage accommodating 244 vehicles, along with six passenger elevators, one freight elevator, and two elevators dedicated to the parking area. Developed by EmKay Development and Realty Co., ownership currently rests with Laird Norton.
History
Initially named "Idaho First Plaza," this tower functioned as the headquarters for Idaho First National Bank, which was established in 1867. The building was constructed by EmKay Development and Realty Company, an affiliate of the Boise-based firm Morrison-Knudsen, and officially opened its doors in September 1978.
Idaho First National Bank expanded operations into adjacent states and rebranded as West One Bank in 1989 before being acquired by U.S. Bank, headquartered in Portland, in 1995. In 2000, the property was acquired by developer Unico.
A distinctive characteristic of the building is the absence of a 13th floor. Additionally, it features an annual rooftop Christmas tree installation that extends its height by 85 feet, necessitating FAA-mandated safety beacons due to this increased elevation. The building remained the tallest structure in Idaho until Boise Airport’s new air traffic control tower surpassed it in height in 2010.
In 2013, Gardner Company from Salt Lake City purchased the tower with financing amounting to $37 million. Gardner, recognized for developing the nearby Eighth & Main Building, later sold the property to Seattle-based Laird Norton in 2019 for an undisclosed sum.
See also
External links
- Unico – U.S. Bank Plaza (PDF)