Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
104,106,112,115,116,120 E Ave B & 523 N 1st St (Remove 316,320 W Ave A & 510 N Washington St), Bismarck, NDThe contributing properties along the 100 block of East Avenue B meet Criteria A for Community Planning and Development and Criteria C for Architecture as defined in the original 1980 nomination and the 1997 Boundary Increase. Additional information regarding the Neil O. Churchill House (#69) and the Ervin H.L. Vesperman House (#49) is also included.
The recently surveyed properties at 104, 106, 112, 115, 116, 120 Avenue B East, and 523 North First Street are all part of the early Northern Pacific Addition in the heart of Bismarck and share the residential planning of the Cathedral area. Each of the architectural styles is also found within the listed properties of the district.
Consistent with the 1997 Boundary Increase, these properties were built from 1910 to 1934 with 4 of the 7 residences built during the 1920s, corresponding with a 56% population growth of the town of Bismarck. The blend of architectural styles and social eras is also seen along this street with the 2-story Foursquares and Gable front as immediate neighbors to one-story bungalows and a variation of a Spanish Revival.
Recent research by Erik Sakariassen has provided the following information about Neil O. Churchill, a Bismarck Mayor and automobile dealer who lived at both 618 North Mandan Street (#69) and 410 Avenue B West (#49). "In the 1930s, Churchill owned and managed a racially-integrated Bismarck semi-pro baseball team, more than a decade before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the Major Leagues. Churchill fielded start players from the Negro Leagues, including Quincy Trouppe, Ted 'Double Duty Radcliffe, and future Hall of Fame pitcher, Satchel Paige. In 1935, the team claimed the semi-pro national championship title.""
Local significance of the district:
The recently surveyed properties at 104, 106, 112, 115, 116, 120 Avenue B East, and 523 North First Street are all part of the early Northern Pacific Addition in the heart of Bismarck and share the residential planning of the Cathedral area. Each of the architectural styles is also found within the listed properties of the district.
Consistent with the 1997 Boundary Increase, these properties were built from 1910 to 1934 with 4 of the 7 residences built during the 1920s, corresponding with a 56% population growth of the town of Bismarck. The blend of architectural styles and social eras is also seen along this street with the 2-story Foursquares and Gable front as immediate neighbors to one-story bungalows and a variation of a Spanish Revival.
Recent research by Erik Sakariassen has provided the following information about Neil O. Churchill, a Bismarck Mayor and automobile dealer who lived at both 618 North Mandan Street (#69) and 410 Avenue B West (#49). "In the 1930s, Churchill owned and managed a racially-integrated Bismarck semi-pro baseball team, more than a decade before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the Major Leagues. Churchill fielded start players from the Negro Leagues, including Quincy Trouppe, Ted 'Double Duty Radcliffe, and future Hall of Fame pitcher, Satchel Paige. In 1935, the team claimed the semi-pro national championship title.""
Community Planning And Development; Architecture
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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North Dakota was home to the last major gold rush in the United States, which occurred in the late 1800s. The discovery of gold in the state's Black Hills region attracted thousands of prospectors, many of whom settled in the area and helped to establish the town of Deadwood.
About Burleigh County
Burleigh County Timeline
Burleigh County is located in the state of North Dakota and has a rich history dating back to the 1800s. The county was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Dakota and Mandan people. European explorers, such as Lewis and Clark, also explored the area in the early 19th century. Settlement began in the area in the late 1800s, with the establishment of small agricultural communities.
In 1872, Burleigh County was officially organized and named after Walter A. Burleigh, a prominent pioneer and politician in the state. The county seat was established in the city of Bismarck, which has remained the county seat to this day. Bismarck quickly grew to become an important economic and political center in the region.
The county experienced significant growth and development throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1873 and the completion of the Capitol building in Bismarck in 1883 further contributed to the county's growth. Agriculture became a major industry, with farmers cultivating crops like wheat, barley, and corn.
Burleigh County has also played a role in North Dakota's political history. In 1889, North Dakota became a state and Bismarck became the state capital. The county continued to grow and prosper in the following decades. Today, Burleigh County remains a vibrant community, known for its strong agricultural heritage, political importance, and natural beauty.
In 1872, Burleigh County was officially organized and named after Walter A. Burleigh, a prominent pioneer and politician in the state. The county seat was established in the city of Bismarck, which has remained the county seat to this day. Bismarck quickly grew to become an important economic and political center in the region.
The county experienced significant growth and development throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1873 and the completion of the Capitol building in Bismarck in 1883 further contributed to the county's growth. Agriculture became a major industry, with farmers cultivating crops like wheat, barley, and corn.
Burleigh County has also played a role in North Dakota's political history. In 1889, North Dakota became a state and Bismarck became the state capital. The county continued to grow and prosper in the following decades. Today, Burleigh County remains a vibrant community, known for its strong agricultural heritage, political importance, and natural beauty.
Burleigh County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Burleigh County, North Dakota.
- 1812: Lewis and Clark Expedition explores the area of present-day Burleigh County
- 1873: Burleigh County is organized and named after Walter A. Burleigh, a lawyer and U.S. Congressman
- 1878: Bismarck becomes the county seat
- 1883: Northern Pacific Railway reaches Bismarck, boosting economic growth in the area
- 1899: Burleigh County Courthouse is constructed
- 1920s: Oil deposits are discovered near Bismarck, leading to an oil boom in the county
- 1929: Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park is established in western Burleigh County
- 1960s: Construction begins on the Garrison Dam, creating Lake Sakakawea and providing hydroelectric power
- 1976: The North Dakota Heritage Center is built in Bismarck, showcasing the state's history and culture
- 2009: Flooding along the Missouri River affects several communities in Burleigh County