BOISE, Idaho — For the majority of its 123-year lifespan, the Union Block Building served as a vibrant part of downtown Boise, but today the historic building on Idaho Street stands idle as a major disagreement between City Hall and the owner of the building continues to play out.

For downtown pedestrians and a business located next door, the ongoing closure is causing problems.

"If you look at Old Boise, this building was a part of it; you can't get around it. It was a vital part of it," said a local pedestrian who's lived in Boise for decades. He went on to add that he thinks the lack of activity is a poor representation of downtown. "It's empty now; people are going elsewhere. To get people to come back will be quite a feat."

As Idaho News 6 reported in November of 2023 , the City

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