The late 19th and the 20th centuries brought tremendous changes to Bismarck, as it did to all of North Dakota. The 1880s through the 1910s saw much of the new state's population growth. In this time period, English, Irish, Scandinavian, German, and many other immigrant settlers joined the several Native American tribes that had been in the Bismarck area for centuries. Later arrivals of Germans from Russia resulted in even more diversity in the young city. Originally named Edwinton for Edwin F. Johnson of Vermont, who first suggested the building of a transcontinental railroad, Bismarck became the territorial, state, and county seats of government. With the governmental functions came related businesses and industries, as well as employment opportunities for Bismarck's citizens. Its location on the Missouri River and a main railway line meant that Bismarck was accessible from all directions, and many of today's landmarks and streets are named for those who arrived by water and rail.
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Author Cathy A. Langemo has compiled some of the best examples of local historic photography, showing the dynamic changes in Bismarck from its beginnings to the present day. Most of the photographs are from the State Historical Society of North Dakota, headquartered in Bismarck. Cathy owns WritePlus Inc., a writing, editing, and research firm based in Bismarck.
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Wonderful old and new photos - interesting bits of info. in captions - great pictorial history of Bismarck
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This building was Bismarck's city and fire hall for a number of years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Main Avenue, North Dakota, Bismarck Tribune, Broadway Avenue, Missouri River, Thayer Avenue, Burleigh County, World War, Patterson Hotel, Camp Hancock, Dakota Territory, First National Bank, Fort Lincoln, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Northwest Hotel, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Fannie Dunn Quain, Fort Yates, Garrison Dam, Grand Pacific Hotel, Wells Fargo New!
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This building was Bismarck's city and fire hall for a number of years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Main Avenue, North Dakota, Bismarck Tribune, Broadway Avenue, Missouri River, Thayer Avenue, Burleigh County, World War, Patterson Hotel, Camp Hancock, Dakota Territory, First National Bank, Fort Lincoln, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Northwest Hotel, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Fannie Dunn Quain, Fort Yates, Garrison Dam, Grand Pacific Hotel, Wells Fargo New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- King John (English Monarchs) by W. L. Warren on page 81
- Theodore Roosevelt: A Life by Nathan Miller on page 14
- Abraham Lincoln (The Ohio Experience) by Carole Marsh on page 54
- King John by John Charles on page 81
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