C. W. Moore Park
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| C. W. Moore Park | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 150 S 5th St. Boise, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43°36′46″N 116°11′59″W / 43.61278°N 116.19972°W |
| Area | 0.28 acres |
| Created | 1983 |
| Operated by | Boise Parks and Recreation |
C. W. Moore Park is a 0.28-acre (0.11 ha) urban park in Boise, Idaho. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes architectural artifacts from some of Boise's demolished buildings.[1][2]
The park was dedicated in 1983 on property deeded to the city in 1916 by Christopher W. Moore (November 30, 1835--September 20, 1916),[3][4] a pioneer who moved to Idaho in 1863.[5] In 1914, Moore established a playground for small children at his property on Grove Street, the site of C. W. Moore Park.[6] In his will, Moore awarded funds to the Children's Aid and Home Finding Society.[7]
Moore operated mercantile stores and helped to found the First National Bank of Idaho.[8] He also served as president of the Boise Artesian Hot and Cold Water Company.[9]
