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Collection Summary
Collection: B - B Collection
Folder: 0000.000
Item: 0716-00025
Title: Patterson Hotel, Bismarck (N.D.)
Date: Circa 1927
Inscription/Marks: [front-print] Ed. Patterson Hotel--Bismarck, No. Dakota [back-print] The Pride of North Dakota. The Largest Hotel in Five Western States. Every Room with a Bath, Absolutely Fireproof Sleep in Safety--Air Conditioned. Ed. Patterson, Owner and Mgr.
Summary: Birds eye view of the hotel. Constructed in 1910 by designer Alexander McKenzie; it was originally named the McKenzie Hotel until good friend of Alexander, Edward Patterson purchased it in 1927 and renamed it Patterson Hotel. It's construction was ongoing for twenty years and was the tallest building in Bismarck until 1934 when the new State Capitol building was completed. It was a hotspot for politicians through the 1960's.
Red ID: PH_I_90768 Image ID: 49620 Image Notes: B0716-00025

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Title: B Collection
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