Tenants of the Idaho State Capitol building began a complex and highly choreographed move in mid-April to temporary "swing space" until the 2010 Idaho Capitol re-opening.

The Governor, Lt. Governor, Treasurer, and Secretary of State will occupy swing space in the Borah Building. Some Secretary of State functions will also be housed in the State Library.  The Attorney General's offices will reside in the J. R. Williams building along with the Division of Financial Management.  Legislative Services will be located in the old Ada County Courthouse.  Moves by these state officials and their staffs should finish by mid-May 2007.

For more information on the Capitol Restoration and expansion go to www.capitolcommission.idaho.gov/

A: Yes the Capitol is expanding from its current 199,000 square feet with two 26,000 square foot underground additions. The Idaho State Capitol is largely unchanged since 1920 (as seen here) when the state's population was 430,000.  Today's state population is above 1.5 million.

.....As I take one last look at this impressive building before we start our groundbreaking, I'm reminded of the challenge architect John E. Tourtelette put before us 94 years ago when he said, "Examine if you please the temples and capitols of the world in modern times and ask yourself if they do not truly represent the people, locations, and the periods in which they were built...as a monument to the dignity, intelligence, and moral ideals of her people and the resources of her domain...how aptly they tell the story of man's state." --Capitol commission Chairman Jack Kane

......long after most of the impressive building around it in downtown Boise...long after our great grandchildren have enjoyed it, this Capitol Building will stand....--Lt. Governor Jim Risch