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Collection Summary
Collection: B - B Collection
Folder: 0000.000
Item: 0717-00003
Title: Northern Pacific Park and skyscrapers, Fargo (N.D.)
Date: Circa 1910
Inscription/Marks: [front-written] N. P. Depot Park and Skyscrapers, Fargo, N. Dak.
Summary: A view of a park next to the train station. A few people and a cart are visible on the railroad platform at the far left. Trees and flowers grow around a fountain in the middle of the park. In the background towards the right storefronts are visible. The Northern Pacific Depot in the background was built in 1898. The park itself was demolished in 1964. The Waldorf Hotel, the dark brick building towards the right, was built in 1899 and torn down in 1958. DeLendrecie's department store, the light brick building at center in the background, was built in 1894 as a two story building. In 1904, three additional floors were added. In 1972 the store changed locations, yet the building stands.
Red ID: PH_I_90747 Image ID: 49656 Image Notes: B0717-00003

Collection: B Digitized Images from Collection
Title: B Collection
Date: XX/XXXX

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