About James A. Pinney
Lived 1835 – 1914 (aged 78). James A. Pinney was an American politician.
James Alonzo Pinney (September 29, 1835 – February 4, 1914) served as mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory (later Boise, Idaho) in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He is the only person in the city's history to serve as mayor three nonconsecutive times and win election as mayor five times.
Pinney was Boise mayor when Idaho Territory became the U.S. state of Idaho in July 1890.
Pinney was passionate about the arts. In his lifetime he owned a bookstore and two theaters. His first theater, The Columbia Theater, was founded in 1882. When The Columbia was torn down in 1908, Pinney replaced it with a five-story theater dubbed The Pinney Theater.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James A. Pinney's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James A. Pinney?
American politician (1835–1914)
When was James A. Pinney born?
James A. Pinney was born on 29 September 1835 in Franklin County.
When did James A. Pinney die?
James A. Pinney died on 4 February 1914 in Boise.
What was James A. Pinney's occupation?
James A. Pinney was a politician.
What nationality was James A. Pinney?
James A. Pinney was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James A. Pinney. https://biography.guide/james-a-pinney/
MLA: "James A. Pinney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-a-pinney/.
Chicago: "James A. Pinney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-a-pinney/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC