National Register of Historic Places

University of North Dakota Historic District

Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Listed
January 13, 2010
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08001233

About this property

The University of North Dakota Historic District is a 127-acre (51 ha) area in Grand Forks, North Dakota that was listed as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 2010. The district is located on the University of North Dakota campus and neighboring streets. It includes 56 contributing properties. The area also includes 17 non-contributing buildings and three non-contributing structures. While it is considered to retain a cohesive design, the district demonstrates changes in education from the 1880s, when the campus was first built, through the years after World War II. The district has dates of significance in 1883, 1922, and 1949. Some work within the area was designed by architect Joseph Bell DeRemer. The district includes Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture.

Location

Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
47.92401, -97.07124

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Oxford House
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0.2 mi
Chester Fritz Auditorium
Industrial
0.4 mi
West Elementary School
Industrial
0.4 mi
WPA Stone Structures in Memorial Park and Calvary Cemetery
Industrial
0.6 mi
Hariman Sanatorium
Industrial
0.7 mi

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

University of North Dakota Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 2010.

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

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

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

The period of significance for University of North Dakota Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.

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