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13% of the city's historic landmarks and buildings were demolished after the BRA was formed.

13% of the city's historic landmarks and buildings were demolished after the BRA was formed.

These historic buildings, however, have stood the test of time. They've been around at least 140 years. Several were relocated, but maintain a lot of their original construction.

Idaho Statesman BOISE — It’s fair to say that no Idahoan has been more associated with Gem State history than Arthur Hart. In fact, “he’s known as Mr. History,” said Jody Ochoa, now-retired director of the Idaho State Historical Museum. Hart, an Idaho State Historical Society director emeritus who authored at least 20 books on Ada County and Idaho, died Tuesday afternoon. He was 99. “Dr. Hart was at home with his wife of 78 years and his youngest daughter,” Tobin Hope, Hart’s son-in-law, wrote in an email to the Statesman. Hart, who would ha...