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Meridian Highway Bridge
Old Bridge Gets New Life Through Community Involvement
Fort Belvoir
Repair or Replace: the Army's Analysis Dispels Age-Old Myths
Success Stories
Discoveries Open Insights into Early History, Strengthen Tribal Relationships
Big picture approach benefits hard-hit communities and restores historic sites on the Gulf Coast
Historic Walnut Street Bridge: Symbol of City's Modern Rebirth
The Story
On July 4, 1863, the U.S. Army established Fort Boise along the Oregon Trail in southern Idaho. This led to the founding of the neighboring city of Boise three days later. The Army brought a skilled stonemason, Charles May, who designed the fort’s sandstone buildings. Three of the early buildings are still standing, one of which is Building 4, the Surgeon’s Quarters. It served as office and living space for surgeons and their families for more than 120 years and is one of the oldest sandstone buildings in the state.