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A Look Around Downtown Fargo

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Tour Overview

An historic walking tour that features prominent buildings that contribute to the beauty and elegance of downtown Fargo’s Historic District.

Although many of Fargo's historic buildings have been lost to fires, urban renewal and other circumstances, the city is still fortunate to have so many fine buildings that remain. This tour is intended to foster an appreciation for downtown Fargo's historic buildings and to offer a glimpse Fargo's history.

Many of the buildings included on the tour are part of the Downtown Fargo Historic District which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

The tour is designed to be walked at a leisurely pace and can be completed in one hour or less.

Disclaimer: Please use caution when taking our walking tour. Look up from your mobile device often and be aware of your surroundings. Be courteous to other pedestrians using the side walks and when you must cross the street, use the crosswalks. We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries attained while using this application.

This tour has been brought to you by Ian Godfrey, Mickelle Owens & Emily Kulzer.

Stops

  1. Stop 1: The Watkins Building

  2. Stop 2: Renaissance Hall

  3. Stop 3: The Old Broadway - The Edwards Building

  4. Stop 4: Fort Noks Bar of Gold

  5. Stop 5: Hotel Donaldson

  6. Stop 6: Forum Communications Building

  7. Stop 7: Fargo City Hall

  8. Stop 8: Ford Assembly Plant

  9. Stop 9: First Lutheran Church

  10. Stop 10: Cathedral of St. Mary

  11. Stop 11: Bismarck Tavern

  12. Stop 12: Fargo Theatre

  13. Stop 13: Loretta Building

  14. Stop 14: Merchants National Bank Building

  15. Stop 15: The Black Building

  16. Stop 16: Pioneer Life Insurance Building

  17. Stop 17: First Presbyterian Church

  18. Stop 18: Federal Courthouse

  19. Stop 19: The Gardner Hotel

  20. Stop 20: Plains Art Museum

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