Bismarck in Burleigh County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Federal Building

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2023

1. Federal Building Marker

Inscription. This property has been
placed on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 46° 48.399′ N, 100° 47.239′ W. Marker is in Bismarck, North Dakota, in Burleigh County. Marker is on East Broadway Avenue just east of North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the left side of the front/south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck ND 58501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burleigh County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); First News of Custer’s Death (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Court House of Burleigh County, Dakota Territory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hancock History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Locomotive #2164 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Hancock Site Map (approx. 0.2 miles away); Episcopalian Services In The Area

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Church of the Bread of Life (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bismarck.

Regarding Federal Building. National Register of Historic Places #76001353.

From the National Register Nomination:
The entrance is embellished by two medallions on either side of the modern doors. Four cast metal and glass lanterns define the center three bays. The central three arches, all originally containing doors, are embellished by ornamental iron work in a fan motif. On the frieze the name and address of the building are applied in aluminum sans serif letters above the center door. The present interior arrangement bears little resemblance to the original because it no longer serves as either post office or courthouse.
The Bismarck Federal Building is significant as one of the last works by James Knox Taylor for the Treasury Department. Taylor served as Supervising Architect for the Department from 1897-1912 and designed many post office buildings across the country. The significance of this building locally derives from its function as the public statement of the Federal Government's presence in the city and state. As such, its fine architectural qualities
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2. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse/Federal Building
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and uniqueness as an example of the Second Renaissance Revival distinguish it from the rest of the town.

Also see . . . United States Post Office and Courthouse. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt:

The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, was built during 1912–13 and expanded in 1937. Also known as Federal Building, it served historically as a courthouse and as a post office. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is a three-story, steel-framed building with reinforced concrete floors and a red tile roof that can be seen from far away to the south.

(Submitted on October 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2023

3. Federal Building Marker

(marker is located on left side of front lobby entrance, between the windows on the left)

Federal Building (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2023

4. Federal Building (south elevation)

Federal Building (<i>southeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2023

5. Federal Building (southeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on November 6, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.