Art Troutner Houses Historic District Explained

Art Troutner Houses Historic District
Nrhp Type:	hd
Coordinates:	43.4606°N -112.0431°W
Area:	7.5acres
Built:	1955, 1956
Added:	September 10, 2008^[1]
Refnum:	08000868
Nocat:	yes

Art Troutner Houses Historic District is a roughly triangular historic district in Idaho Falls, Idaho containing three private houses designed by architect and entrepreneur Art Troutner. This district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 2008. It is the 11th property listed as a featured listing of the week in a program of the National Park Service that began in July 2008.^{[1] [2]}

Aupperle Studio

The Aupperle Studio, also known as "Arrow House" is located at 3950 S. 5th W. on a 3.3acres plot. It is single-story but tall house with an A-frame design. It is NaNfeet in plan and 32feet tall. One unusual aspect of the house is its extensive use of "Cemento" or "Cemesto" material, including in NaNfeet roof panels. This is a bonded mix of cementitious material and asbestos.^[3]

Migel House

The Migel House is located at 4032 S. 5th W.^[3]

Poitevin House

The Ada Poitevin House is located at 4012 S. 5th W. It has, essentially, 16 sides.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Announcements and actions on properties for the National Register of Historic Places, September 19, 2008 . 2008-10-15. New listings. National Park Service. https://web.archive.org/web/20081031135132/http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20080919.HTM. 31 October 2008 . live.
2. Web site: Weekly List Actions . 2008-10-15. National Park Service. https://web.archive.org/web/20081009172606/http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/nrlist.htm. 9 October 2008 . live.
3. National Register of Historic Places Registration: Art Troutner Houses Historic District . pdf. August 30, 2007 . Donald W. Watts . National Park Service. Includes plan sketches, maps, and nine exterior photos.