National Register of Historic Places

North Dakota State University District

Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
Listed
October 5, 1986
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
86003261

About this property

North Dakota State University District is a 36-acre (15 ha) historic district on the campus of North Dakota State University, in Fargo, North Dakota, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Also known as North Dakota Agricultural College, it was built in Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Moderne, and Late Victorian architectural styles. The listing included 12 contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and one contributing object. Old Main (College Hall), a Richardsonian Romanesque building built in 1891 Mechanic Arts building, built in 1893; torn down in 1993.

Location

Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
46.89295, -96.80040

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was North Dakota State University District listed on the National Register?

North Dakota State University District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1986.

What type of historic resource is North Dakota State University District?

North Dakota State University District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for North Dakota State University District?

The period of significance for North Dakota State University District is recorded as the listed era.

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