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| Title | Exterior facade, Burke County Courthouse, Bowbells, N.D. |
| Date of Original | 1985 |
| Creator | Perry, L. Martin
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| Creator Role | Photographer |
| Description | An exterior view of the Burke County Courthouse in Bowbells, North Dakota shows the America Federalist and Classical inspiration behind the design. Sandstone window sills highlight the original window configuration, the retention of which is one of the things making this building a significant historic example. Automobiles parked in front of the courthouse speak to its continued use, while the brown grass and leafless shrubs show the season as either fall or early spring. |
| Ordering Information | http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html |
| General Subject | Art & Architecture
Court houses
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| Subject (LCTGM) | Courthouses
Government facilities
County government
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| Subject (AAT) | Federal
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| Organization Name | Burke County Courthouse (Bowbells, N.D.)
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| Location | Bowbells (N.D.)
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| Address | Bowbells (N.D.) - Main Street
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| Decade | 1980-1989
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| Item Number | 32BK13-03 |
| Format of Original | Slides
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| Notes | Title created by staff. |
| Contributor | Toltz, King & Day
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| Contributor Role | Architect |
| Biography/History | Built in 1928, the Burke County Courthouse in Bowbells N.D. is an example of the correctness in detail given special attention by architects during this time period. Vaguely identifiable as Classical or Federalist Revival, it is one of six in the state from this era. |
| Bibliographic Reference | National Register of Historic Places Nomination filed 1985-10-03. |
| Repository Institution | State Historical Society of North Dakota
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| Repository Collection | State Historical Society of North Dakota Archaeology and Historic Preservation Division Collection
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| Credit Line | State Historical Society of North Dakota (32BK13-03) |
| Rights Management | Copyright status unknown. |
| Digital ID | sh32BK13-03 |
