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'''Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures''' is a collection of five structures within the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds in [[Grand Forks, North Dakota]], that were listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2009.<ref name=pressrelease>{{cite press release
'''Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures''' is a collection of five structures within the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds in [[Grand Forks, North Dakota]], that were listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2009.<ref name=pressrelease>{{cite press release
| publisher = State Historical Society of North Dakota
|publisher=State Historical Society of North Dakota
| date = May 13, 2009
|date=May 13, 2009
| title = Grand Forks County Fairgrounds Structures Listed
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The structures are the fairgrounds entrance gate, ticket kiosk, administration building, and cairns, all built from stone, as well as the fairgrounds grandstand.<ref name=hearing/> They are located on the grounds of the [[Grand Forks State Fair Grounds]] and are associated with the [[River Cities Speedway]].<ref name=nris/> "The five remaining structures have been recognized as historically significant, examples of the importance of county and state fairs to local culture and social history."<ref name=pressrelease/>
The structures are the fairgrounds entrance gate, ticket kiosk, administration building, and cairns, all built from stone, as well as the fairgrounds grandstand.<ref name=hearing/> They are located on the grounds of the [[Grand Forks State Fair Grounds]] and are associated with the [[River Cities Speedway]].<ref name=nris/> "The five remaining structures have been recognized as historically significant, examples of the importance of county and state fairs to local culture and social history."<ref name=pressrelease/>
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The structures were built between 1936 and 1939 by the [[Works Progress Administration]] (WPA).<ref name=nris/><ref name=pressrelease/> U.S. President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] attended the 1937 dedication ceremony for the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds [[grandstand]], which was designed by Grand Forks architect [[Theodore B. Wells]] and was considered to be innovative in its design.<ref name=pressrelease/>
The structures were built between 1936 and 1939 by the [[Works Progress Administration]] (WPA).<ref name=nris/><ref name=pressrelease/> U.S. President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] attended the 1937 dedication ceremony for the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds [[grandstand]], which was designed by Grand Forks architect [[Theodore B. Wells]] and was considered to be innovative in its design.<ref name=pressrelease/>


Steve C. Martens, an architect and [[North Dakota State University]] professor, wrote the NRHP nomination. He commented extensively at a public hearing describing the importance of the structures. According to Martens, the project was the largest WPA project in the state.<ref name=hearing>{{cite web|url=http://www.grandforksgov.com/gfgov/home.nsf/Web+Committee+Minutes/28A07769EC79B24C882574DD00670B62?OpenDocument |title=Meeting minutes |publisher=Grand Forks}}</ref>
Steve C. Martens, an architect and [[North Dakota State University]] professor, wrote the NRHP nomination. He commented extensively at a public hearing describing the importance of the structures. According to Martens, the project was the largest WPA project in the state.<ref name=hearing>{{cite web|url=http://www.grandforksgov.com/gfgov/home.nsf/Web+Committee+Minutes/28A07769EC79B24C882574DD00670B62?OpenDocument |title=Meeting minutes |publisher=Grand Forks }}{{dead link|date=March 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 2009 the listed structures included three [[contributing buildings]], one [[contributing structure]], and one [[contributing object]]. The nominated listing covers an area of {{convert|51|acre}}. The listing is described as including [[Art Deco architecture|Art Deco]] and [[WPA Rustic]] Fieldstone architecture.<ref name=nris/><!--- NRHP nom doc not available online, and not yet obtained in hard copy, so comment out for now -----The listing is described in its NRHP nomination document.<ref name="nrhpinv3">{{cite web|url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/08001262.pdf |title=NRHP Inventory-Nomination: Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures / Grand Forks State Fair Grounds; River Cities Speedway |author=___ |date=, 19 |publisher=[[National Park Service]]}} and
In 2009 the listed structures included three [[contributing buildings]], one [[contributing structure]], and one [[contributing object]]. The nominated listing covers an area of {{convert|51|acre}}. The listing is described as including [[Art Deco architecture|Art Deco]] and [[WPA Rustic]] Fieldstone architecture.<ref name=nris/><!--- NRHP nom doc not available online, and not yet obtained in hard copy, so comment out for now -----The listing is described in its NRHP nomination document.<ref name="nrhpinv3">{{cite web|url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/08001262.pdf |title=NRHP Inventory-Nomination: Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures / Grand Forks State Fair Grounds; River Cities Speedway |author=___ |date=, 19 |publisher=[[National Park Service]]}} and

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Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures
Some of the structures, in 2009
Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures is located in North Dakota
Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures
Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures is located in the United States
Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures
Location2300 Gateway Dr., Grand Forks, North Dakota
Area51 acres (21 ha)
Built1936, 1937 and 1939
ArchitectWells, Theodore B.
Architectural styleArt Deco, Other, and WPA Rustic Fieldstone architecture
NRHP reference No.08001262 [1]

Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures is a collection of five structures within the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds in Grand Forks, North Dakota, that were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[2]

The structures are the fairgrounds entrance gate, ticket kiosk, administration building, and cairns, all built from stone, as well as the fairgrounds grandstand.[3] They are located on the grounds of the Grand Forks State Fair Grounds and are associated with the River Cities Speedway.[1] "The five remaining structures have been recognized as historically significant, examples of the importance of county and state fairs to local culture and social history."[2]

The structures were built between 1936 and 1939 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).[1][2] U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt attended the 1937 dedication ceremony for the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds grandstand, which was designed by Grand Forks architect Theodore B. Wells and was considered to be innovative in its design.[2]

Steve C. Martens, an architect and North Dakota State University professor, wrote the NRHP nomination. He commented extensively at a public hearing describing the importance of the structures. According to Martens, the project was the largest WPA project in the state.[3]

In 2009 the listed structures included three contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and one contributing object. The nominated listing covers an area of 51 acres (21 ha). The listing is described as including Art Deco and WPA Rustic Fieldstone architecture.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d "Grand Forks County Fairgrounds Structures Listed" (Press release). State Historical Society of North Dakota. May 13, 2009. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-26. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b "Meeting minutes". Grand Forks.[permanent dead link]


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