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Question About Boise in 1998

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Greetings all!
I seek the assistance of you fine Idahoans.

I'm writing a novel that takes place in 1998, and some characters make a quick overnight stop in Boise, at a motel. And I have a thing about accuracy. 😅

I can see that currently there is a Super 8 Wyndham at 2773 W Elder St by the airport.
I have to imagine that there has been a motel in that spot for a long time, but it's possible that it wasn't Super 8 in 1998. So, I'm curious if anyone has any information that could help me.
Even just a name of the motel in that spot in 1998 would be great. But if anyone has pictures of the inside or outside around that time, that would be incredible.
I would also take a different motel from 1998 in a location that is easily accessible from I-84, if you have extra information about that.

Thanks so much for your time!

Posted May 6, 2026, 9:43 PM UTC

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