Old Armory (Williston, North Dakota) Explained

Old Armory
Location:320 1st Ave., E.
Williston, North Dakota
Coordinates:48.1475°N -103.6194°W
Built:1915
Builder:J.G. Harding
Architect:Stacy-Judd, Robert
Added:April 11, 1985
Refnum:85000787

The Old Armory on 1st Ave., E., in Williston, North Dakota, was built in 1915. For its historical and architectural significance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

According to its NRHP nomination, the building's significance rests on two factors:

The Old Armory brought together diverse sectors of the public in its creation andsubsequent use: local government, military, private business, and the generaltownspeople. In architectural character it is uncommon, yet representative of a once populartype of design for armory buildings in the state.[1]

Although designed by Robert Stacy-Judd, a distinguished architect, his prominence is not noted in the NRHP nomination. In 2012, the local community planned various historically sensitive renovations and fundraising to support the work.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=85000787}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Old Armory ]. George D. Schreiner and L. Marty Perry . December 20, 1983 . National Park Service. and
  2. Howell, Jase (April 9, 2012) "Old Armory to receive renovation", Williston Herald