Boise: 8th & Main Tower/Zions Bank Idaho HQ: 323' and 18 Floors

[BoiseBMW]

Originally Posted by Boisebro

there's been a small crew working in the pit every day since the ceremony.

looks like they're removing the old concrete walls now. won't be long until the pit is nothing but dirt just begging for a new foundation.

I saw that last night. I took some photos and will be putting them up later on tonight.

I also got some photo's of the JUMP project to post as well.

[BoiseBMW]

Photos coming soon, sorry.



Quick question though, Who is paying for the Zion's bank building? Where is the funding coming from and who will "own" the building after it's complete? Sorry if appears to be a dumb question.

[Boisebro]

i presumed that Zion's was the owner and primary investor in the project.

it will be good to see the crane go up soon. even if steel doesn't rise for a few months, the crane will help visualize where this tower will fit in the skyline from various angles.

[Bob The Builder]

Originally Posted by BoiseBMW

Photos coming soon, sorry.



Quick question though, Who is paying for the Zion's bank building? Where is the funding coming from and who will "own" the building after it's complete? Sorry if appears to be a dumb question.

Zions Bank is the major tenant and is funding the project, however The Gardner Company is the owner of the building.

[Sawtooth]

That's about all there is to currently see; what appears to be ground work.
Here are some extra shots of adjacent views from where the tower will rise.
















a tree has a dead branch that needs pruned.












enjoy some beef tongue with your view of the hole. it is good, I've tried and liked.













and some talented Saturday Market musicians. directly across 8th St from the hole.















the rear view of historic architectural detail on the top of the Alexander Building, built in 1924, where Zions Bank is currently located and on the same block the new tower will be built.

[Cottonwood]

Thanks for taking the time to post some pics. Zions is definitely going to be in good company and vibrancy down on 8th.

[Boisebro]

stupid question, but...

is this the foundation for the crane?

[shakman]

Originally Posted by Boisebro

stupid question, but...

is this the foundation for the crane?

This is the foundation for an elevator shaft.

[BoiseBMW]

Originally Posted by shakman

This is the foundation for an elevator shaft.

Makes sense

[shakman]

Originally Posted by BoiseBMW

Makes sense

Just answering Boisebro's question.

[BrianInBoise]

This thread has been dead for a week. Any progress made since the last post a few weeks ago?

[Hawk]

Originally Posted by BrianInBoise

This thread has been dead for a week. Any progress made since the last post a few weeks ago?

I know it's been dead for a few weeks now. It sucks! But, as soon as the crane is erected things will be moving real fast on the construction site, and the thread here on SSP. and also Wednesday during Alive after 5 I took a couple pictures of 8TH and Main that i'll upload tomorrow.

[BoiseBMW]

Rode my bike by today, it was looking like they were working hard. They had a temp. Crane in there and they were doing contrution things. I didn't have time to see what extaclty they were doing. But it looked productive

[Cottonwood]

http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/...e-this-weekend

Huge Amounts of Concrete to be Poured Into Boise Hole This Weekend

Posted by George Prentice on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 9:47 AM

A key event in the filling of the Boise Hole will occur this weekend—but most of it will happen while the city sleeps.

More than 1,000 cubic yards of concrete will be poured into the hole this weekend, an integral step in Engineered Structures Inc.'s massive construction project, which will eventually rise to the Eighth and Main tower, expected to be the highest structure in Idaho.

[T-Mac]

A photo update would be greatly appreciated. I would love to see the progress.

[Cottonwood]

Hopefully after this weekend one of our photographers posts an update for us. As of today it is still a hole as seen in the photos above.
More news from the BW:

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/esi...nt?oid=2703316

ESI Building Blocks in Boise
From the Boise Hole to Whole Foods to Scentsy, ESI carves out a new Treasure Valley
by Andrew Crisp


The patio of Gene Hutchison's restaurant and bar on Eighth Street overlooks a Boise eyesore. But now The Piper Pub and Grill owner has what he calls "a front row seat" to the evolution of what will become Idaho's tallest building

[SLC Projects]

I agree with T-mac. Photo update please.

[boi2socal]

Originally Posted by Cottonwood

Hopefully after this weekend one of our photographers posts an update for us. As of today it is still a hole as seen in the photos above.
More news from the BW:

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/esi...nt?oid=2703316

ESI Building Blocks in Boise
From the Boise Hole to Whole Foods to Scentsy, ESI carves out a new Treasure Valley
by Andrew Crisp


The patio of Gene Hutchison's restaurant and bar on Eighth Street overlooks a Boise eyesore. But now The Piper Pub and Grill owner has what he calls "a front row seat" to the evolution of what will become Idaho's tallest building

I've seen ESI signs down here in SoCal. They must be doing well.

[DownhomeDenver]

Originally Posted by Boisebro

more updates...

here's a better article from the spokesman on the ceremony:

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise...us-boise-hole/

you can see the new rendering behind the mayor:

Congratulations you guys! Looks like a nice tower and it's about time that hole will get filled. Boise is an awesome city.

[Boisebro]

good news!!!

the crane will be installed by sept. 15, and according to the weekly, the steel structure will reach the top floor by next February!