Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Fifty-four years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated (April 4, 1968) while standing on the balcony of his two-story hotel room. He was in Memphis, Tennesse to support a sanitation workers’ strike when he was shot and killed by James Earl Ray. The news of this tragedy radiated … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. Day
History
The History of Christmas
December 25th is often everyone's favorite day of the year, as it is the day that marks the Christmas holidays. There are joyous times, visits with loved ones, sparkling lights, hot drinks, good food, and presents under the tree. Today, we’ll talk about the origins of Christmas, from the point of view of all nationalities … Continue reading The History of Christmas
A New Look at Old Middleton – Barns
It's about time that we do another New Look at Old Middleton, wouldn't you say? Barns were once the centerpiece of farming operations, and one of the first structures to be completed on a new farm. They served as livestock shelter, feed and equipment storage, and a place to service and repair farm machinery. Today … Continue reading A New Look at Old Middleton – Barns
A New Look at Old Middleton – Flour Power
A new look at old Middleton!One hundred years before “flower power” became a rallying call for America’s youth, Middleton had its own brand of “flour power”. In 1871, two Middleton entrepreneurs built a flour mill to grind wheat into flour and transport it to market by wagon. These men, James Stephenson and J. C. Isaacs, … Continue reading A New Look at Old Middleton – Flour Power
Abraham Lincoln’s Ties to Idaho
Happy birthday, Honest Abe! Abraham Lincoln's birthday is today, and all of Idaho should celebrate him on this day. Why? Because good old Abe is pretty important to Idaho's history! Let's rewind time a little bit, all the way back to 1863. On March 4th, Lincoln signed the act that created the Idaho Territory. With … Continue reading Abraham Lincoln’s Ties to Idaho
A New Look at Old Middleton! Preserving Local History
The picture provided is of the Chaney house, on the east side of N. Dewey, around 1910. Thriving towns are made up of newcomers and long-time residents; one searching for a place to grow roots, the other sustaining the roots planted by their forebears. In the last year, Middleton has said hello to many new … Continue reading A New Look at Old Middleton! Preserving Local History
Historical Markers in Idaho
Storytime!😄When I was a young girl, I was around my grandparents all the time. I even lived with them for a while. All through my childhood, my grandfather would often stop at random places and tell us a story, and usually, this story had a historical fact with it. We also stopped to read the … Continue reading Historical Markers in Idaho
A New Look At Old Middleton!
Mass transit in Middleton? Yes, in 1907! An electric trolley, the “Interurban”, ran from Boise to Caldwell through Middleton and Star along what is now Highway 44. In 1909 tracks were laid from Boise along Ustick Road to Nampa. Finally, in 1911 a line was completed between Caldwell and Nampa completing a loop, popular for … Continue reading A New Look At Old Middleton!
State Nicknames
I was reading an article about the different nicknames that people have who live in a specific state. Kind of like how people who live in Texas are known as "Texans", and people who live in Oregon are typically called "Oregonians". I scroll down to Idaho and this is what it says... "People who live … Continue reading State Nicknames
A New Look at Old Middleton – Middleton Lakes Subdivision
Happy New Year's Day! Why not kick off 2022 with a New Look at Old Middleton? This will also be in the January copy of the Middleton Gazette. Middleton Lakes subdivision, on the south side of Middleton, is now home to hundreds of families, neatly tended yards and walking paths, and the recently-completed bypass. But … Continue reading A New Look at Old Middleton – Middleton Lakes Subdivision
Historical Society of Middleton, Idaho 