This was the site of the former columbia hotel which was destroyed in the fire of 1893. Fanned by strong winds from the south, the fire consumed most of the downtown area. Fargos public library started in 1900 as a room in the masonic temple with books donated by individuals and clubs. Moorhead, north dakota state university libraries, the historical and cultural. City of fargo building database, historic downtown. Hidden history of fargo by danielle teigen the history. Historic downtown fargo check out tripadvisor members 1,056 candid photos and videos of fargo. Is there another farmers market that we should know about. Weekend visitors would spend their last day in town roaming the streets with camera in hand, stopping in front the iconic fargo theatre for photos but these days, sundays in downtown fargo have a new level of activity. The state historical society of north dakota holds numerous records in its. Fargo historic hotels put you near where all the momentous events in the area occurred, and where the old, vintage buildings stand. It is a pleasure for the ndsu archives to bring you this website on the history of fargo, north dakota.
John caron, creator of this site, donated it to the archives in 2004. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Downtown fargo is the most historic section of the city. Downtown fargo has been gentrified due in part to investments by the city and private. But fargo grew rapidly as more and more settlers arrived, drawn by the. Over 70 businesses accept the downtown fargo gift card. There would be a few restaurants and retailers open, but not enough to make a day out of it. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The institutes holdings include personal papers, photographs, books and periodicals pertaining to the. Fargo, along with its twin city of moorhead, minnesota, as well as the adjacent cities of west fargo, north dakota and dilworth, minnesota, form the core of the fargomoorhead, ndmn metropolitan statistical area, which in 2018 contained a population of 245,471. Romantix is americas premier adult toy retailer in fargo, nd.
Downtown fargo is a mustsee when visiting the area. The downtown has more than four hundred buildings in the renaissance zone and the downtown historic district. The rooms include art by local artists, with opportunities for purchase. In addition to writing for the forum of fargomoorhead, danielle has written for local magazines the good life, lake and home magazine, bison illustrated, from house to home and wedding vow. We are excited to announce that the 2017 one book, one community selection is hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet by jamie ford. The fargo public library has a variety of books on regional and local history that. To make things a little more fun and convenient, downtown fargo now has gift cards available from the downtown community partnership that can be redeemed. The following books on fargos history are available at the fargo public. Fargo collectible north dakota postcards for sale ebay. A history walk through downtown fargo visit fargomoorhead. In 1927, the first community chest drive raised funds which were allocated to local human service agencies. When you book a room at one of the historical hotels in fargo, youll experience the past come alive.
The emergency shelter accepts donations during the weekday hours of 8am5pm. Through his website, ghosts of north dakota, millions of visitors have been entranced by the untold stories and forgotten places that make life on. Herbst department store local and regional history books. Fueled by ambition and pipe dreams, fargos earliest residents created an entire city out of the dust of a flat, desolate prairie. We have been voted sexiest adult boutique by several publications. The business was destroyed a year later in the great fire of 1893, which wiped out most of downtown.
Once a rough and rowdy frontier town, downtown fargo is a cosmopolitan neighborhood that embodies a liveworkplay philosophy. He proved to be a dynamic salesman, and by 1892 he had founded herbst department store. Except for legal holidays library hours monday thursday. Presentation, narrated by city engineer dustin scott, provides details regarding the downtown sheyenne street improvements project for sheyenne street from main avenue w. Minot, nd 58701 map main street books is a locally owned, independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown minot, nd. Best 30 boutique stores in downtown, fargo, nd with. The following books on fargos history are available at the fargo public library. Caron donated not only the website but also many of the images and artifacts that are featured on the website pages. See more ideas about mandan, historical pictures, bismarck. Guests check out the offerings at the plains art museum, a pioneer in the downtown reinvigoration of fargo, n.
From frontier village to allamerica city, 18752000. A bin is also outside the shelter for your convenience. Aided by funding from the andrew carnegie, the new library opened january 26, 1903. Books and magazines made up nearly half of the total and digital media and other.
Hidden history of fargo and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Historic downtown fargo picture of fargo, north dakota. The institute for regional studies, located at north dakota state university in fargo, is one of the primary repositories for manuscripts and records relevant to local history. Books is the fargo ndmoorhead mn areas only fullystocked general used books store, with thousands of paperbacks and hard cover quality used books for adults and children. Books, fargomoorhead areas only fullystocked general used books store, is at 1200 1st avenue north, fargo, north dakota. The common area on our floor included a comfortable area with a laptop and a nice sampling of books about north dakota. How to spend your sunday in downtown fargo, nd fargo. Fargos public library stood on the northeast corner of roberts street and first avenue north. Also included are two war ration books of otto and hilda nelson. Fargo, along with its twin city of moorhead, minnesota, as well as the adjacent. Roberts street might not exist if it werent for matilda roberts, a resourceful pioneer wife who encouraged her husbands cousin to set up his law firm on that important downtown thoroughfare.
A south dakota native, danielle teigen earned a journalism degree as well as a masters degree in mass communication at north dakota state university. It wasnt long ago that sundays in downtown fargo were quiet and peaceful. Gift cards can also be purchased at the radisson hotel and fargo moorhead visitors center. The city of fargo downtown fargos historic building. The fargo, moorhead and west fargo public libraries, the carl b. The most populous city in the state, it accounts for nearly 17% of the state population. Share it with us so your neighbors can learn about it too. Centered on the themes of commitment and hope, his book examines the cruelty of racism, the blindness of patriotism, all while set during one of the most conflicted and confusing times in american history. Best things to do in fargo, north dakota cnn travel. Over the past decade, innovative programs and partnerships have turned blighted buildings into apartments, condominiums, and a boutique hotel, providing the clientele for trendy restaurants, distinctive shops, and chic galleries. This section provides information on how to research the history of a building, and includes maps of the downtown renaissance zone area. Jefferson lines provides bus service to fargo from cities in north dakota, south dakota, minnesota, and montana.
Fargo, nd 58103 7012779000 hotel donaldson the donaldson is a chic, sophisticated boutique hotel located in downtown fargo. The group continues to sell books, on a much smaller scale, at its branches in north and south fargo. Troy larson is a former fargo radio host, a native north dakotan, who has been documenting north dakota history through an examination of ghost towns, abandoned places, and lost landmarks since 2003. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The main library is closed sundays from memorial day through labor day. Business people and community leaders met to discuss efficient ways to address growing needs in fargo. Main street books is an independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown minot, north dakota. The downtown library bookstore is open when staffing is available, kerbaugh said. Herbst department store held sway on fargos broadway for nearly 90 years. Find 22 available houses for rent in downtown neighborhood, fargo, nd. City of fargo building database, historic downtown buildings.
Call 7012323449 and allow up to 48 hours for a return phone call. Downtown fargos historic buildings information the purpose of this project is to inspire a greater appreciation and understanding of the historic buildings of downtown fargo. See below for the list of locations downtown accepting gift cards. Use this guide to take a tour of the historic buildings and read about their stories. As a collector of books on department store history, i found this book to be. A roof top garden and seating area provided a scenic overlook of fargo. The following books on fargos history are available at the fargo public library images of america. The mission of the downtown community partnership dcp is to bring together and support the businesses, promoters, advocates, and visionaries of historic downtown fargo and its future by connecting and partnering within our community and beyond. Nightly turn down service includes a filled ice bucket and fresh chocolate truffles. The real woodchipper with fake leg used in the movie fargo, at the fargo. From frontier village to allamerica city, 18752000, heritage publications 2001 crossings. According to the 2018 united states census estimates, its population was 124,844, making it the 222ndmost populous city in the united states. But this wasnt just the way things were this was the look of america before every town was leveled flat by walmart and the malls.
Books, fargo moorhead areas only fullystocked general used books store, is at 1200 1st avenue north, fargo, north dakota. Main street books is a locally owned, independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown minot, nd. In the 1970s and 1980s, many customers abandoned downtown fargo for west. Its home to the iconic fargo theatre yes, the one that has the marquee you see in all the photos along with other downtown attractions, dozens of trendy eateries, and quirky boutiques. James carlson library 2801 32nd avenue south fargo, nd 58103. Defied all odds and made aviation history by keith obrien as the 2019 one book. Bds books in fargo bds books 1200 1st ave n, ste b. Fargo is a city in and the county seat of cass county, north dakota, united states. In 1887, a young merchant named isaac herbst came to fargo to seek his fortune. The city of fargo has a rich and distinct history, and the buildings of downtown are integral artifacts that help us understand and interpret that history. All furniture or large donations must be prearranged with a designated staff member due to space limitations.