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Old Armory (Williston, North Dakota)

Coordinates: 48°8′51″N 103°37′10″W / 48.14750°N 103.61944°W / 48.14750; -103.61944
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Old Armory
Old Armory (Williston, North Dakota) is located in North Dakota
Old Armory (Williston, North Dakota)
Old Armory (Williston, North Dakota) is located in the United States
Old Armory (Williston, North Dakota)
Location320 1st Ave., E.
Williston, North Dakota
Coordinates48°8′51″N 103°37′10″W / 48.14750°N 103.61944°W / 48.14750; -103.61944
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1915
Built byJ.G. Harding
ArchitectStacy-Judd, Robert
NRHP reference No.85000787[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1985

The Old Armory on 1st Ave., E., in Williston, North Dakota, was built in 1915. For its historical and architectural significance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

According to its NRHP nomination, the building's significance rests on two factors:

The Old Armory brought together diverse sectors of the public in its creation and subsequent use: local government, military, private business, and the general townspeople. In architectural character it is uncommon, yet representative of a once popular type of design for armory buildings in the state.[2]

Although designed by Robert Stacy-Judd, a distinguished architect, his prominence is not noted in the NRHP nomination. In 2012, the local community planned various historically sensitive renovations and fundraising to support the work.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ George D. Schreiner and L. Marty Perry (December 20, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Old Armory". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  3. ^ Howell, Jase (April 9, 2012) "Old Armory to receive renovation", Williston Herald