University of Idaho Campus Photographs Collection

Date: 1958-

Standing: Yes

Name History: Originally Campus Club

Notes on Naming: Most likely named for a chief of the Bannock tribe who was killed by Crow Indians in 1871. Properly spelled Tygee, later Tige, then Targhee.

Architect: Hicks, James & Culler, Gale, Martell & Norrie of Coeur d'Alene; General contractor: Albert & Leffler; Builder: Commercial Builders (Moscow)

Architectural Style: International Style

Description: Reinforced concrete frame, brick facing, 2 story dormitory to accommodate 60 students, single story lounge, dining and kitchen area adjacent. Basement for recreation area, utilities and storage under a portion of the dormitory wing.

Use History: Men's co-op dorm. Originally Campus Club, built to replace the original Campus Club which burned Wednesday May 14, 1958.

Cost: $190,000. 190,000 (Board of Regents borrowed $95,000, the rest was from unallocated funds)

Sources: Morton, UG 12 (2278)