Bismarck North Dakota History
Timeline of Events
An extremely detailed timeline of
Bismarck's most important events, laid out in a clean
easy-to-ready format, complete with related pictures and hot
links to related pages.
General
Bismarck-Mandan History
An in-depth look at Bismarck's overall
history, beginning with its founding in 1872 to the present day,
and everything in between. This section is broken up into
8 distinct chapters for easier navigation.
Education History
Learn about the
evolution of education in Bismarck, and see how Bismarck
became a leading city in the nation for education standards.
Development History
Learn
the history of Bismarck's
expansion, from the first buildings at Camp Greely and
beyond. See how the
Garrison Dam paved the way for southern expansion, and how
the completion of the interstate sparked northern growth.
Downtown
History
Took a look at Bismarck's downtown and
see how it went from a major regional commerce center to
what some consider a forgotten part of the city.
Retail History
Explore Bismarck's retail history, examining the changing
trend from local retailers to national chains, and explore
the root causes of downtown's decay.
Remembering Past Retail Favorites
Take a trip down memory lane and learn
about major retailers who once served the region, from local
stores like A.W. Lucas to national chains like Montgomery
Ward. Learn more about the businesses, and see what happened
to them.
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