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1871-1872: Establishment
Bismarck was founded as the town of Edwinton in 1872 by the Northern Pacific Railway at the... -
1873-1877: Railroad Arrives, New Name, Panic!
In the year following its founding, 1873 marked several key developments for the fledgling town that were... -
1878-1883: Railroad Completes, Mandan Founded, Bismarck Assumes Capital
The years spanning 1878-1883 were quite possibly the most important in Bismarck’s history, cementing Bismarck’s future as... -
1884-1898: Industry, Statehood, and Fire
Heading into 1884, enthusiasm reigned over Bismarck’s blossoming future, kindled by the long-awaited opening of the Missouri... -
1898 Fire
The Fire of 1898 was Bismarck’s most devastating fire, wiping out a large portion of the city, including... -
1899-1929: Phoenix: Bismarck’s Rebirth
The 1898 Fire left much of Bismarck in ruin and forced the city to rebuild, propelling Bismarck... -
1930-1945: Great Depression and War
The stock market crashed in October 1929, causing widespread economic chaos across the United States. Hastening local... -
1946-1959: Post-War Boom
Like most cities, Bismarck experienced a massive boom following the end of World War II. Its population... -
1960-1969: Demands Of A Growing City
By 1960, the Bismarck-Mandan micropolitan area had more than 60,000 residents. Education remained a primary growth as... -
1970-1979: Population and Commercial Boom, Evolving Trends
It could be argued that the 1970s left its mark on Bismarck history more than any other... -
1980-1989: Declining Growth
After back-to-back decades of consistent record growth, the boom tapered off in the 1980s. High interest rates... -
1990-1999: Stabilization
The metropolitan population was pushing into 90,000 residents at the start of the decade and exceeds 100,000... -
2000-2009: Reinventing Bismarck
If the 1970s was the decade that left behind the greatest impact, the 2000s was a close... -
2008-2009 Winter Season / Blizzard
The Winter Season of 2008-2009 was a multi-record-breaking winter season that statistically ranks as one of the... -
2010-Present: Bismarck Today
North Dakota entered the 2010s as the fourth-highest oil producing state in the nation, surpassing California to... -
2022 Winter / Blizzards
2022 was a remarkable year for severe winter weather, breaking several records or near-records for snowfalls and... -
40 Steak + Seafood (Formerly Caspar’s East 40 Food & Drink)
40 Steak + Seafood (formerly Caspar’s East 40; East 40 Chophouse & Tavern) is an upscale bar and... -
A.W. Lucas Company
A.W. Lucas Company, often shortened to A.W. Lucas or simply Lucas’s, was a local department store in... -
A&B Pizza
A&B Pizza is a long-time local pizzeria with four locations. The restaurant also serves non-pizza items, including tacos,... -
A&W Rootbeer Restaurant
A&W Rootbeer is a national franchised fast food chain that originated as a drive-in-style restaurant. Several local... -
Admiral Hotel
The Admiral Hotel opened at 113 North Sixth Street in 1949. It was the first new hotel... -
Alexander Hughes
Alexander Hughes was a prominent politician, entrepreneur, lawyer, and military general. He served as chairman of the... -
Alexander McKenzie
Alexander McKenzie (~1850-1922) was a Bismarck pioneer, entrepreneur, railroad agent, law enforcement officer, and political boss. He... -
Anderson Ace Hardware
O.V. Anderson, his son – Alton, and Paul G. Brewer opened Anderson Ace Hardware in 1938 at... -
Arrowhead Plaza Shopping Center
Arrowhead Plaza is a neighborhood strip mall located on 3rd Street betweeen Boulevard and Arikara Avenues. Arrowhead... -
Arthur Van Horn
Arthur Van Horn was a local architect responsible for designing many of Bismarck’s historic buildings. He is... -
Arthur W Lucas
Arthur W. Lucas was a prominent businessman and politician who is best known for co-founding the highly... -
Asa Fisher
Asa Fisher was a pioneering businessman, whose former residence served as the State Governor’s Mansion from 1893-1960. Fisher... -
Atheneum (Bijou Theater)
The Atheneum was an early stage house erected at 810 Main Avenue in 1883. It served as... -
Auto-Dine Hamburger Drive-in
Auto-Dine Hamburger was a regional drive-in restaurant with a location on the corner of 7th Street &... -
Bank of North Dakota (BND)
The Bank of North Dakota (BND) is the nation’s only current state-owned bank. It occupied the former... -
Bearscat Bakehouse (Donut Hole)
Bearscat Bakehouse is a bakery and restaurant owned by Kevin and Tina Cavanagh that succeeded The Donut... -
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Belle Mehus Auditorium is an auditorium located in downtown Bismarck, best known as the home of the Bismarck-Mandan... -
Ben Franklin (Retail Store)
Ben Franklin is a chain of five-and-dime, and later craft, retail stores that formerly had locations in... -
Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery
The Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery are local priory branch of the Order of St. Benedict. The... -
Best Products Retail Store
Best Products, popularly known as “BEST,” is a defunct national discount catalog retailer who maintained a Bismarck... -
Bill Sorensen
Bill Sorensen is a politician, businessman, sports agent, and entertainer. Sorensen was the youngest person ever elected... -
Bismarck Airport
Bismarck Airport is a municipal regional airport owned by the City of Bismarck located on the southeastern... -
Bismarck Big Boy Restaurant
Bismarck’s Big Boy Restaurant (previously known as McDowell’s Big Boy) is an iconic fast food drive-through restaurant... -
Bismarck Bowling Center
Bismarck Bowling Center was a local bowling alley that operated in Bismarck for decades. Joe and Helen... -
Bismarck Education
Bismarck is home to a diverse mix of educational institutions, including private and public. Numerous higher education... -
Bismarck Event Center (Civic Center)
The Bismarck Event Center (formerly Bismarck Civic Center) is a 10,100-capacity civic arena and exhibit center that hosts such... -
Bismarck Grocery Company / Civic Square Building
Founded in 1902, the Bismarck Grocery Company was the region’s main grocery distributor for many years. The... -
Bismarck High School
Bismarck High School (BHS) is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12. The current building opened in 1935... -
Bismarck Motor Hotel
The Bismarck Motor Hotel is a long-time local lodging facility located at 2301 E Main Avenue. Roy... -
Bismarck National Bank
Bismarck National Bank became established on March 13, 1882. Notable stockholders at the time of founding included... -
Bismarck Parks and Recreation
Bismarck Parks and Recreation is the city’s official park system governing board. It was established as the... -
Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College (BSC), formerly known as Bismarck Junior College (BJC), is a public community college operating... -
Bismarck Tribune
The Bismarck Tribune is a Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper serving a large portion of central and western... -
Bismarck-Mandan Strip
The Bismarck-Mandan Strip, also known as “The Strip Between Bismarck and Mandan” or as simply “The Strip,”... -
Blarney Stone Irish Pub
Blarney Stone is an Irish-themed bar and restaurant located at 408 E Main Avenue in Downtown Bismarck.... -
Blizzard of April 1997
The Blizzard of April 1997 was a major winter storm that paralyzed the region for days. It... -
Blizzard of March 1966
The Blizzard of 1966 was one of the worst snow storms ever recorded in North Dakota, often... -
BNSF Railway Bridge (Northern Pacific)
The BNSF Railway Bridge (originally Northern Pacific) is a historically significant train bridge spanning the Missouri River... -
Bob Dykshoorn
Robert Dykshoorn was one of Mandan’s most noted mayors, having served three terms from 1988-2000. He is... -
Bob’s Photo
Bob’s Photo was a long-time local retailer of photographic-related merchandise. Bob’s Photo announced its closure in 2017. ... -
Bobcat Manufacturing / Melroe
Bobcat is a multinational manufacturing company of construction equipment, specializing in skid steer loaders. The company was... -
Boot Hill Cemetery
Boot Hill Cemetery, also referred to as “Fourth Street Cemetery” and “Graveyard on the Hill,” was Bismarck’s... -
Boulevard Plaza
Boulevard Plaza is a small neighborhood shopping center located at 1310 and 1306 E Boulevard Ave. Current... -
Bowen, John
John Bowen was a judge and Burleigh County surveyor who, as an agent for George Sweet and... -
Bread of Life Church / Saint George’s Episcopal
Constructed in 1880-1881, the Bread of Life Church is the oldest remaining church in Bismarck, and most... -
Brig. General Thomas L. Rosser
Brig. General Thomas L. Rosser (1836-1910) was a military officer who served for both the Confederate and United... -
Burger Time
Burger Time is a regional chain of fast food restaurants featuring a stripped-down operation consisting of limited... -
Burleigh, Dr. Walter Atwood
Dr. Walter Atwood Burleigh (1820-1896) was a physician, Indian agent, trader, entrepreneur, opportunist, steamboat captain, and politician. Burleigh County,... -
Buttrey’s Department Store
Buttrey’s was a regional retail chain based in Great Falls, Montana that had operated two separate retail divisions:... -
Caffe Aroma
Caffe Aroma was a long-time coffee shop and restaurant that operated from 1994-2019. Rick Anderson established Caffe... -
Camp Greene
Camp Greene was a short-lived military and supply depot located at the mouth of the Little Heart... -
Camp Hancock Historic Site
Camp Hancock is a historical site and museum operated by the State Historical Society of North Dakota.... -
Capitol Lanes
Capitol Lanes was a 50-lane bowling alley and multi-tenant facility located at 1237 W Divide Ave that... -
Captain Meriwether’s Landing Restaurant
Captain Meriwether’s Landing, originally known as Captain Meriwether’s Landing & Pasta Co, was a local restaurant for... -
Carleton and Burleigh City
Carleton and Burleigh City (AKA Burleighton) were early tent cities that were established in 1872 during the... -
Cash Wise Food & Drug
Cash Wise Foods is a regional grocery chain owned and operated by Saint Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s. The... -
Cashman Nursery
Cashman Nursery is a long-time locally owned landscaper and garden supply retailer. History Thomas E. Cashman founded... -
Cathedral Historic District
The Cathedral District, sometimes called the “Cathedric District”, is a historic district on the edge of downtown... -
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is an Art Deco-style monolithic concrete cathedral located at 508 Raymond... -
Cedric Theel Toyota (Missouri Valley Motors)
Cedric Theel is a local Toyota dealership that originated as a Dodge dealership in 1985 upon acquiring... -
Central Market / Miracle Mart / Econofoods
Central Market, Miracle Mart, and Econofoods were former brands of the grocery store now operating as Dan’s Supermarket at 1190 W... -
Century Avenue
Century Avenue is a major east-west arterial road. Two shopping centers, Gateway Mall and Pinehurst Square, along... -
Century High School
Century High School was completed in 1975, complimenting Bismarck High School as the city’s second public high school.... -
Century Mall
Century Mall refers to two shopping centers with local connections. Regional Enclosed Malls The first was a... -
Century Park
Century Park is a mobile home park located east of Centennial Avenue and South of Century Avenue... -
Century Video (Tanning and Coffee Shop)
Century Video (later Century Video and Tanning, then Century Video and Coffee Co) was a long-time video rental... -
Chancellor Square
Chancellor Square is the designation of a six-square-block portion of downtown Bismarck between 4th and 6th Streets,... -
Charles Kupitz
Charles Kupitz (~1845-1929) was a pioneering local businessman who came to Bismarck with the 7th Calvary in... -
Charlie Thompson
Charlie Thompson was a frontier contractor, investor, and businessman, best known as the general contractor in charge... -
City Motel
The City Motel was a 10-unit lodging facility located at 2316 E Broadway Avenue that opened in... -
City of Lincoln, North Dakota
Lincoln is a small suburb located immediately southeast of Bismarck near the Bismarck Airport. Lincoln is considered... -
Civic Plaza Mini Mall
Civic Plaza is a mini mall located on the southeast corner of Third Street and Sweet Avenue.... -
Cloverdale Foods
Cloverdale Foods is a privately-owned regional meat processing wholesaler based in Mandan. Dairy farmer Hoy Russell originated... -
Clyde The Bear
Clyde was an Alaskan Kodiak bear housed at the Dakota Zoo from 1965 until his death on... -
Cock ‘N Bull / Dakota Burgers
Cock ‘N Bull was a short-lived restaurant. It was a re-brand of its predecessor, Dakota Burgers, which opened... -
Colonel C.B. Little
Colonel Clarence Belden “C.B.” Little was a prominent businessman, banker, lawyer, judge, and political figure in Bismarck’s early... -
Conlin’s Furniture
Conlin’s Furniture is a regional furniture chain located across the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota. It has... -
Corral Theater
Corral Theater was Bismarck-Mandan’s first drive-in theater. The Schultz brothers of New England established the theater on April 22,... -
Cowan Drug Building
The Cowan Building is a historic five-story building block located on the southeast corner of Broadway Avenue... -
Crying Hill
Crying Hill is a historically sacred place for Native American populations that, today, is best known for... -
Custer Park / Elks Aquatic Center
Custer Park is a park located on the western edge of downtown Bismarck, on the northwest corner... -
Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)
Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) is a cross-country oil pipeline that crosses near North Dakota’s Standing Rock Reservation.... -
Dakota Block
The Dakota Block, also known as the Flannery Block, is a historic Gothic Revival style building located... -
Dakota Building
The Dakota Building is a 16,000-square-foot multi-tenant center located on the southeast corner of Third Street and... -
Dakota Eye Institute
Dakota Eye Institute is an eyecare facility with locations in Bismarck, Linton and Rugby. Doctors Volk and... -
Dakota Farms
Dakota Farms is a regional chain of family restaurants with a long-time Mandan location at 1120 East... -
Dakota Malting and Brewing Company (Dakota Beer)
Dakota Malting and Brewing Company was a local brewery that operated from 1961-1965. Its flagship product was Dakota... -
Dakota National Bank & Trust
Dakota National Bank & Trust was a long-time local bank and the predecessor to Wells Fargo in... -
Dakota Rattlers
Dakota Rattlers was a local Prairie League baseball team that held its first season in summer 1995.... -
Dakota Twin Theater
Dakota Theater opened October 1951 on the northeast corner of 4th and Rosser. It was a single-screen... -
Dakota Wizards
Dakota Wizards was a local D-League basketball team founded in December 1995 as part of the International... -
Dakota Zoo
The Dakota Zoo is situated within Sertoma Park along the shores of the Missouri River. The zoo... -
Dan’s Supermarket / Supervalu
Dan’s Supermarket is the long-time name of a chain of grocery stores founded in 1949 (as “Bismarck... -
Deja Moo
Deja Moo was a dairy brand introduced in 2000 by Schultz Creamery. It became the principle brand... -
Dennis Hannifin
Dennis (Denny) Hannifin (known by the nicknames “Eccentric Denny” and the “Squatter Governor”) was an early Bismarck pioneer,... -
Department of Dakota
Department of Dakota was a branch of the United States Army from 1866-1911. It was initially headquartered at... -
DiDonna’s Italian Restaurant
DiDonna’s was a local Italian restaurant that was opened by Nancy & Gregorio DiDonna in 2004. The restaurant... -
Downtown Bismarck Business District
Downtown Bismarck is the central business district and a registered national historic district that held strong importance... -
Drumstick Cafe
The Drumstick Cafe was a long-time restaurant in downtown Bismarck. The Drumstick was established by Frank Ives... -
Dunahey Paint & Glass
Dunahey Paint & Glass was a paint supply, flooring, and glass specialty store in Bismarck. The store... -
Dvorak Motors
Dvorak Motors is an auto dealership located at 1120 Airport. DeLayne Dvorak and Dan Porter established Dvorak... -
East Junior High
East Junior High was the designation given in 1958 to the junior high school that stood immediately... -
Eastdale Shopping Center
Eastdale Shopping Center is a strip mall located at the northeast corner of 26th Street and Rosser... -
Eckroth Music
Eckroth Music is a regional retail chain headquartered in Bismarck that specializes in music and audio-related equipment... -
Edmond A Hughes
Edmond A. Hughes (1873-1970) (sometimes spelled as “Edmund”) was a pioneering entrepreneur, investor, politician, and philanthropist who... -
Edward G. Patterson
Edward G. Patterson (1866-1945) was a prominent local businessman, politician, and amateur boxer who is best remembered as... -
Edwin Ferry Johnson
Edwin Ferry Johnson was the chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railroad who first lobbied for constructing... -
Edwinton
Edwinton was the original name of the town that is now the City of Bismarck. It was... -
Eide Chrysler/Ryan Dodge/Corwin-Churchill Motors and Appliance
Corwin-Churchill was a long-time Bismarck auto dealer and appliance store. Eide Chrysler is the successor to Corwin Churchill Motors. The... -
Eide Ford
Eide Ford (previously Ford-Lincoln-Mercury) is an auto dealership located at 800 E Bismarck Expressway. The company also... -
Enoch Schultz
Enoch Schultz (1902-1984) was a local businessman who founded Schultz Creamery. Schultz was born December 29, 1902... -
Evan Shark
Evan Shark was a local entrepreneur and investor. He is perhaps best remembered for owning Evan’s Menswear... -
Fairview Cemetery / Angel of Hope Memorial
Established in 1880 by local Protestants, Fairview Cemetery was Bismarck’s second officially established cemetery (after Saint Mary’s).... -
Farm City
Farm City was a long-time local grocer, located at 1521 E Thayer Avenue (later sources cite 1523... -
Fiesta Villa Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Villa was a Mexican-style restaurant that operated inside of the the former Northern Pacific Train Depot... -
Fink’s Cafe
Fink’s Cafe was a local eatery established by Otta Fink and his wife in 1948. Fink’s Cafe... -
Finney Drug
Finney Drug was a long-time drugstore that operated from 1901-1993. Today’s Mayo Pharmacy is its successor. Burt... -
First National Bank
Bismarck’s First National Bank became established in 1879 when its founding members signed articles of incorporation at... -
First National Bank of Mandan
First National Bank of Mandan became established in 1881, electing C. Edgar Haupt president, James Bellows vice... -
FiveSouth
FiveSouth was a planned mixed-use dense urban area contained with Fifth and Fourth Streets and Sweet and... -
Fleck House Hotel
The Fleck House Hotel was a local hotel that operated at the corner of Thayer Avenue and 2nd... -
Fleck Motors
Fleck Motors was an automobile dealership in Bismarck for decades. It ultimately became Wilhelm before closing in 2007.... -
Flood of 1952
The Flood of April 1952 was one of the worst floods ever seen in Bismarck when the... -
Fort Abraham Lincoln (Fort McKeen)
Fort Abraham Lincoln (originally Fort McKeen) was a pioneer military fort located at the confluence of the Heart and... -
Fort Lincoln (Internment Camp)
Fort Lincoln was a military post that was utilized as a concentration camp to house German and... -
Fort Rice
Fort Rice was a frontier military fort. General Alfred H. Sully established Fort Rice in 1864 on the... -
Fraine Barracks / Bismarck Indian School / Milwaukee Brewery
Fraine Barracks is the state headquarters for the North Dakota National Guard. It is located near the... -
Frank H. Richholt / Henry Richholt
F.H. Richholt is the namesake for Richholt School (later Richholt Elementary). He was the son of Henry Richholt, who... -
Friendly True Value
Friendly True Value was a regional hardware and craft retailer owned by Dallas-based Mustang, Inc., an oil... -
Fun Factory
Fun Factory was a short-lived entertainment business located at 3014 N 11th Street. Upon opening in 1976,... -
Furniture Plaza / Furniture First
Furniture Plaza was a long-time furniture retailer located on the 200 West block of Mandan’s Main Street.... -
Gamble-Skogmo
Gamble-Skogmo was a Minnesota-based conglomerate retail operation that owned and operated numerous retail brands, including Tempo, Red... -
Garrison Dam
Garrison Dam is an earthen dam along the Missouri River located about 70 miles northwest of Bismarck. The... -
Gateway Fashion Mall
Gateway Fashion Mall is an enclosed regional shopping center anchored by Harbor Freight Tools, Jo-Ann Fabric, Planet... -
Gateway to Science Center
Gateway to Science Center is a hands-on education center targeted at children. History Gateway to Science Center... -
Gem Theater (Orpheum, Capitol Cinema, Dakota Stage Playhouse)
Gem Theater was an early playhouse and one of Bismarck’s earliest movie theaters. It opened on March... -
George Flannery
George Perry Flannery was a local pioneer. He is best known as a lawyer and for his... -
George’s Bakery
George’s Bakery was a long-time business located on Main Street in Mandan, best known for their donuts and... -
Giovanni’s Pizza
Giovanni’s Pizza was a local pizzeria. Giovanni’s opened in 1987 at 1525 E Thayer Avenue. In 2002,... -
Gizzmoz Pizzeria & Video
Gizzmoz was a local pizzeria, video rental, and party favor store at Arrowhead Plaza. The business, which... -
Gold Seal Company
The Gold Seal Company was a Bismarck-based international distributor of various household products, most notably Mr. Bubble,... -
Golden Dragon
Golden Dragon was a long-time Cantonese/Chinese-style restaurant at 410 East Main Avenue. It was noted for its... -
Gourmet House Restaurant
Gourmet House was a highly rated restaurant with locations in both Bismarck and Mandan. Marcus Fleck first opened... -
Governor William “Wild Bill” Langer
William “Wild Bill” Langer was an influential member of the Nonpartisan League, and a major political figure... -
GP Warehouse Emporium / Front Page Tavern
GP Warehouse and Emporium was a local bar established in 1974 by the Peterson, long-time owner-operators of... -
Grand Pacific Hotel
The Grand Pacific Hotel was a historic prominent hotel located on the northeast corner of Broadway Avenue... -
Grand Theater
Grand Theater is a 22-screen movie theater located at 1486 Interstate Loop. It is Bismarck’s sole surviving... -
Grand Theater (Historic) (Rex Theater, Rialto Theater)
Bismarck has had several movie theaters through history operating as “Grand Theater,” including the current Grand. The... -
Grant Marsh Bridge
The Grant Marsh Bridge, also informally known as the Interstate 94 Bridge, was the second vehicular bridge... -
Green Tree Square
Green Tree Square was a shopping center venture in downtown Bismarck. It was established in 1978 upon... -
Hackett, Edmund
Edmund Hackett (also spelled “Edmond” or “Hacket”) was the first mayor of Bismarck, and later appointed first... -
Hair Hospital
Hair Hospital was a salon located on the main level of Capitol Lanes Plaza. The salon first... -
Hancock Fabrics (Northwest Fabrics & Crafts)
Hancock Fabrics was a national fabric and craft retailer from 1957-2016 that maintained a local store for... -
Hansen Furniture
Ray & Sylvia Hansen founded Hansen Furniture at 703 Memorial Highway. In 1959, they commenced construction on... -
Hansen’s Mens Wear / Clothing
Hansen’s Mens Wear and Hansen’s Clothing are two separate, yet related clothiers. Hansen’s Mens Wear Hansen’s Mens... -
Harley McDowell
Harley McDowell (?-2001) was a local businessman who, in 1954, established the Bismarck Big Boy restaurant and only... -
Harold Schafer
Harold Schafer (1912-2001) was a local entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for founding the Gold Seal Company and... -
Hay Creek Shops
Hay Creek Shops is an outdoor “power mall” located in north Bismarck. It was the city’s largest... -
Hedahls Auto Parts
Hedahls is a regional auto parts dealership headquartered in Bismarck. Ed Hedahl opened a Ford dealership in... -
Hi-Way Motel
Hi-Way Motel was a long-time lodging facility located at 6319 E Main Ave, just east of Bismarck city... -
Highland Acres
Highland Acres is a housing development located in northwest Bismarck, southeast of Bismarck State College and southwest of... -
Highway 83 Diner / Cary’s Kitchen / Homestead Family Restaurant / Country Kitchen
Highway 83 Diner was a restaurant located at 1307 Interchange Avenue beginning in about 1999. It closed... -
Hillside Motel
Hillside Motel was a long-time lodging facility located at 1601 N 12th Street, on the southeast corner... -
Hillside Park / Lion’s Park
Hillside Park is a long-time park located in northeastern Bismarck south of Boulevard Avenue and east of... -
Hinckley Building
The Hinckley Building was a historic building located at 219 4th Street. It housed Holmboe Photo Studio... -
History of Bismarck Education
Education has been an important consideration since the first days of Bismarck. Linda Slaughter, one of Bismarck’s... -
Hodge Podge
Hodge Podge was a local thrift store operated by The Dacotah Foundation. It served as both a... -
Hoge Island
Hoge Island is a housing development and site of a public park with boat ramp located in... -
Holiday Inn / Palace Arms Hotel
The former Bismarck Holiday Inn was a nationally renowned hotel and convention center that operated for decades near... -
Horizon Middle School
Built in 2000, Horizon Middle School is the newest middle school building in Bismarck. Horizon replaced Hughes Middle... -
Hoskins-Meyer Floral
Hoskins-Meyer was a local retailer for more than 100 years, and founder of KFYR and what later... -
House of Bottles
House of Bottles (also known to locals as Casa de Botellas) was a long-time liquor store that once... -
Howard’s Family Steak House
Howard’s Family Steak House was long-time steak restaurant that operated at 424 S 3rd. It became Family... -
Hughes Education Center (Hughes Middle School)
Hughes Education Center is an administration building for Bismarck Public Schools that originated as a junior high... -
Hughes Electric
Hughes Electric was the region’s electric utility company for decades until its purchase by United Power &... -
Interstate 94
Interstate 94 is the primary east-west federal highway serving North Dakota, and passes through the heart of... -
Jack Lyons
Jack Lyons was a long-time hamburger stand and café founded by its namesake. It operated for most... -
Jacobs Trading Company / World’s Greatest Deals (Retail Store)
Jacobs Trading Company is a company specializing in the sale and distribution of close-out and clearance merchandise,... -
Jade Garden / Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant / Mr. Steak
A former building location at 431 S 3rd Street was home to three distinctly different restaurants before... -
James (Jim) Glatt
James (Jim) Glatt is a local entrepreneur and restaurateur. Glatt is perhaps best known as the long-time... -
JCPenney Local Timeline
The following is a timeline of J.C. Penney’s local history, beginning with its Mandan store and the... -
Jerry Plants
Jerry Plants was a pioneer Bismarck resident. He was the night watchman for the Northern Pacific Railroad... -
Jerry’s Supper Club
Jerry’s Supper Club was a prestigious bar and restaurant located at 3934 Memorial Highway on The Strip.... -
John Dunn
John Platt Dunn III was a pioneering Bismarck businessman and pharmacist, and father to the pioneering Doctor... -
John Wetherby
John K. Wetherby was an early pioneer, lawyer, and real estate investor. Wetherby was the son of... -
John Yegen
John Yegen was one of Bismarck’s first settlers, and founder of the region’s first business, which later became... -
Jumbo’s Drive-in
Jumbo’s Drive-in was a long-time Mandan restaurant located at 1000 E Main Avenue. Jumbo’s was established by... -
June 2001 Hailstorm
The 2001 Hailstorm was a severe storm that caused an estimated $200 million dollars worth of widespread... -
KBMY-TV
KBMY-TV is the local ABC affiliate station. It is owned by Fargo’s Forum Communications, who also owns... -
KFYR (AM Radio/TV) / Meyer Broadcasting
KFYR is both an AM radio station and the local NBC affiliate for the Bismarck-Mandan area. Its... -
KFYR-TV/Hoskins/Bismarck Tribune Block Building
The building today best known for housing KFYR-TV (and its earlier sibling enterprises, including KFYR-AM) first housed... -
Kirkwood Ace Hardware / Hardware Hank
Kirkwood Ace Hardware has been a local hardware store for many years. Originally known as Kirkwood OK... -
Kirkwood Bank & Trust
Kirkwood Bank & Trust is a long-time regional financial institution based out of Bismarck. It was established... -
Kirkwood Mall
Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center, known today as Kirkwood Mall, is an enclosed regional shopping center in Bismarck... -
Kirkwood Motor Inn (Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center, Ramkota Hotel)
Kirkwood Motor Inn was the original name of the hotel and banquet facility located at 800 S... -
Knotty Pine Motel
Knotty Pine Motel was a 22-unit lodging facility located at 2413 E Main Avenue. It operated from... -
Knowles Jewelry
Knowles Jewelry was a long-time jeweler that originated as Knowles and Hanley Jewelers in 1907. It was the... -
Kroll’s Diner / Kitchen
Kroll’s Diner is a long-time local restaurant with three locations in Bismarck-Mandan, in addition to restaurants in... -
Kuilman’s Motel
Kuilman’s Motel was a lodging facility located at 2009 E Main Avenue. John Kuilman originated the facility... -
KXMB-TV (Reiten Television/Nexstar)
KXMB-TV is the local CBS affiliate television broadcast station, broadcasting on Channel 12. KXMB-TV operates jointly with... -
L.J. Anderson Building / International Harvester Company
The International Harvester Company was a national manufacturing company, specializing in agricultural machinery and construction equipment. The... -
La Casa de Hamburguesa
La Casa de Hamburguesa, more often referred to as simply “Hamburguesa,” was a Spanish-themed hamburger restaurant that... -
La Tejana Mexican Market
La Tejana was a Mexican-themed grocer and restaurant that operated between 2014-2021. It operated from the former... -
Lamborn Hotel Building / Lamborn Hospital
The Lamborn Hotel was an ill-fated hospitality entity in Bismarck’s earliest days. The Lamborn Hotel was financed... -
Lewis and Clark Hotel
Mandan’s historic Lewis and Clark Hotel was completed in the fall of 1917. Fargo businessman and former... -
Liberty Memorial Bridge
The Liberty Memorial Bridge was the first vehicular bridge to connect Bismarck and Mandan across the Missouri... -
Liberty Memorial Building
The Liberty Memorial Building is a state government building located on the grounds of the State Capitol.... -
Little Casino
“Little Casino,” whose aliases also included Ida Lewis and Elizabeth McClelland, was a frontier entrepreneur and madam.... -
Little Cottage Cafe
The Little Cottage Cafe is a long-time restaurant located at 2513 E Main Avenue, next to Big Boy.... -
Little, Colonel Clarence Belden “C.B.”
Colonel Clarence Belden “C.B.” Little was a prominent businessman, banker, lawyer, judge, and political figure in Bismarck’s... -
Logan Grocery Building
The Logan Grocery Building, today known as “Logan’s on 3rd,” is a historic building on the southwest... -
Mac’s Hardware
Mac’s is a regional chain of hardware stores based in Moorhead, Minnesota. Founded in 1934, it maintains... -
Mandan Aquatic Center (Community Center)
The Mandan Aquatic Center is an 8-lane, 50-meter municipal indoor swimming pool located at 901 Division St NW... -
Mandan Hospital
Mandan Hospital (today known as Vibra Hospital of the Central Dakotas) is a long-established medical facility located... -
Mandan Public Schools (High School, Junior High, Central School)
Mandan Public Schools is the public school district for the City of Mandan, North Dakota. Mandan’s first... -
Mandan Theater (Showboat Cinema)
Mandan Theater was a former movie theater located at 210 West Main Street in Mandan. The theater... -
Mandan Train Depot and Beanery
Mandan has had two permanent train depots. The first depot was built in 1882. Fire badly damaged... -
Manhattan Building
The Manhattan Building is an iconic office building located at 1022 E Divide Avenue. It was constructed... -
Marshall H. Jewell
Marshall Henry Jewell (1857-1911) was a long-time owner, publisher, and editor of The Bismarck Tribune, and first petitioned... -
Mathison’s
Mathison’s was a long-time printing company and office supply retailer. The business originated in Fargo in 1958... -
McDonald’s Rock N’ Roll Cafe
McRock N’ Roll Cafe was a Rock N’ Roll themed McDonalds restaurant located at the intersection of Main... -
McDowell Dam Recreation Area
McDowell Dam is a manmade recreation area located east of Bismarck, about one mile north of the... -
McQuade Distributing & Bottling
McQuade Distributing is a regional distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, based in Bismarck. The company was founded in... -
McSports Dome
McSports Dome was a sports-themed McDonald’s restaurant located 2631 State Street. The building was replaced with the... -
Meadowlark Hill
Meadowlark Hill is the name given to a set of high hills located in northwest Bismarck overlooking... -
Meigs, Montgomery Major
Major Montgomery Meigs was a survey engineer for Northern Pacific Railway between 1870-1873. He assisted in laying... -
Mid Dakota Clinic
Mid Dakota Clinic is primary care health facility affiliated with Essentia Health. It formed in 1971 as... -
Midcontinent Media / Theater / Communications (Midco)
Midcontinent Media, known today as Midcontinent Communications (Midco), is the region’s primary cable television provider. The company... -
Midway Lanes Bowling Alley
Midway Lanes is the largest bowling center in the Bismarck-Mandan area, with fifty two lanes. Opened in... -
Mini Mart/Loaf N’ Jug/Best Stop
Mini Mart was a chain of convenience stores owned by national chain Kroger. Numerous Mini Mart locations... -
Modern Frontier Motel
Modern Frontier Motel was a lodging facility located at 4524 Memorial Highway on the Bismarck-Mandan Strip. Marcus... -
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
Montana-Dakota Utilities (officially known as MDU Resources Group since 1985) is a multi-billion dollar publicly traded utility company... -
Mort Bank
Mort Bank is a restaurateur mostly noted as founder and owner of Space Aliens Grill & Bar,... -
Murder Gulch
Murder Gulch was the derogatory nickname given to a section of Bismarck’s frontier downtown along 4th Street... -
Neil O. Churchill
Neil O. Churchill (1891-1969) was a local entrepreneur and philanthropist. Neil Churchill was best known for partnering... -
Nils Hansson Lovin
Nils H. Lovin (born Nils Hansson and sometimes spelled “Nels”) was one of Bismarck’s leading local builders from... -
Nonpartisan League (NPL)
The Nonpartisan League (NPL) was a North Dakota political party who reigned local politics for over a... -
North Dakota Blue Law / Sunday Opening Law
North Dakota’s Blue Law was a restrictive retail ordinance that limited shopping behavior on Sundays. The law... -
North Dakota Governor’s Residence
The North Dakota Governor’s Residence, also known as the Governor’s Mansion, is the official residence of the... -
North Dakota Heritage Center
The North Dakota Heritage Center is the state’s official history museum. The public museum is located on the... -
North Dakota State Capitol Building
The North Dakota State Capitol is located at 600 East Boulevard Avenue in Bismarck. Nicknamed “Skyscraper on... -
North Dakota State Capitol Grounds
The State Capitol Grounds is the area directly surrounding the State Capitol. The grounds are used for... -
North Ward School / William Moore School
The North Ward School was built in 1884 on the site that now houses Will-Moore Elementary. It... -
Northbrook Shopping Center (Professional Center)
Northbrook Shopping Center (also known as Northbrook Mall and Northbrook Professional Center) was Bismarck’s first fully enclosed and... -
Northern Pacific / Burlington Northern Santa Fe Train Depot
Bismarck’s historic train depot was completed in 1901 at a cost of $33,601 – a replacement for... -
Northern Pacific Railway
The Northern Pacific Railway was a railroad company who constructed and maintained its namesake northern transcontinental railroad,... -
Northridge Elementary School
Northridge is a Bismarck elementary school located near 3rd Street and Divide Avenue. It was completed in... -
Oscar Will (Seed Company)
Oscar H. Will was a pioneer entrepreneur and farmer who founded the Oscar Will Seed company. He... -
Pacific Sound & Video
Pacific Sound & Video was a long-time regional electronics dealer and installer, founded in Bismarck in 1977.... -
Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre was an early Mandan movie theater that opened in December 1916 featuring the film The... -
Panic of 1873
The Panic of 1873 was an international financial crisis and depression. Occurring the year following Bismarck’s founding,... -
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch / Papa’s Polar Patch
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is a local seasonal establishment that is popular among young children. The “Pumpkin Patch”... -
Paramount Theater (Eltinge Theater, Bismarck Theater)
Paramount Theater (originally Eltinge Theater) was an early movie theater located in the Eltinge Building on the... -
Parkade Parking Ramp
The Parkade is a mixed-used structure in downtown Bismarck with a multi-level parking ramp and several tenants.... -
Parkview Arms Apartments
Parkview Arms is a long-time apartment complex consisting of three builds at 1109-1119 Memorial Highway (originally Memorial... -
Patterson Hotel / McKenzie Hotel
The Patterson Hotel (originally McKenzie Hotel) is a historically significant building in downtown Bismarck that was once a prominent... -
Peacock Alley Bar & Grill
Peacock Alley is a bar and restaurant located in the former lobby of the Patterson Hotel. Opened... -
Peavey Company (Thunderbird Home Improvement Center)
Thunderbird Home Improvement Center was a regional retailer specializing in building supplies. At one time, there were... -
Pebble Creek Golf Course / Fore Seasons Golf Dome
Pebble Creek is a nine-hole golf course that opened in 1999 in northeast Bismarck on 80 acres... -
People’s Department Store
People’s was a major department store chain operated by two international companies, first Europe-based Marks & Spencer... -
Peoples Hotel
Peoples Hotel was a frontier Mandan hotel located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Stark... -
Pepper Mill
The Pepper Mill was a restaurant that opened in 1976 at Third Street and Bowen Avenue. The... -
Peterson Family (Grand Pacific Hotel)
The Peterson Family was the long-time proprietor of the Grand Pacific Hotel and its predecessor, the Pacific... -
Philip John (P.J.) Meyer
Philip John (P.J.) Meyer (1881-1952) was a local businessman best known for founding KFYR radio and its parent,... -
Pinehurst Square Shopping Center
Pinehurst Square Shopping Center is an outdoor “power mall” located in northwest Bismarck anchored by several national... -
Pioneer Elementary School
Pioneer is an elementary school that was completed in 1954. Its name was chosen to honor Bismarck’s... -
Pizza Factory
Pizza Factory was a local pizzeria and ice cream shop that operated two stints, from 1984-1990 and... -
Porter, Doctor Henry
Doctor Henry Rinaldo Porter was a pioneer physician and druggist. He is probably best known as the only... -
Prairie Peddler
Prairie Peddler was a coffee shop and specialty gift shop located at Kirkwood Mall. After years in... -
Pre-1871: Early History
Prior to formal organization by the United States Government, the region including and surrounding what is today... -
Prince Hotel / Van Horn Hotel
The Van Horn Hotel was a hotel constructed in 1916 by local architect Arthur Van Horn. The hotel’s... -
Provident Life Insurance Building / Weather Beacon
The Provident Building is a building located in downtown Bismarck best known for the 60-foot tall weather... -
Puklich Chevrolet (Tierney Motors, Capital Chevrolet, and Davis Chevrolet)
Puklich Chevrolet is a long-time Bismarck auto dealership located at 3701 State Street. Since 2015, it has also... -
Q&R Clinic / Bismarck Hospital / Medcenter One / Sanford Health
Established in 1902, Q&R Clinic is the nation’s second-oldest surviving clinic (behind Mayo Clinic). Doctors Eric P.... -
Quain, Eric P.
Doctor Eric Peer Quain (1870-1962) was a pioneering medical practitioner, and husband to Doctor Fannie Quain –... -
Quain, Fannie
Doctor Fannie Almara (Dunn) Quain was a pioneering medical practitioner, and wife to Doctor Eric Quain – co-founder... -
Raging Rivers Waterpark
Raging Rivers is a Mandan waterpark featuring several waterslides and a lazy river, along with an adjacent... -
Ramstad, Niles O.
Doctor Niles Oliver Ramstad (1875-1952) was a pioneering physician and surgeon who is best known for cofounding... -
Rasmussen College / Aakers
Rasmussen College is a private college offering two and four-year degrees in a variety of fields, specializing... -
Rausch Furniture
Rausch Furniture was a long-time furniture store in Bismarck. John Engel and A.P. (Tony) Rausch cofounded Engel-Rausch... -
Raymond Block (Gussner Block)
The Raymond Block was a pioneer brick building located on southeast corner of Main Avenue and Third... -
Red Owl Grocery Store
Red Owl was a regional grocery chain headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota that once maintained stores in Bismarck... -
Ressler’s Cafe
Ressler’s Cafe was a long-time Bismarck eatery. Nick and Dan Ressler established the restaurant at 210 N... -
Reza Kamranian
Reza Kamranian is a local restaurateur who has owned a stake in more than one restaurant, including Reza’s... -
Reza’s Pitch Restaurant
Reza’s Pitch was a soccer-themed casual bar and restaurant that opened in February 2010 inside the former A&W/Long... -
Richholt Elementary School
Richholt was an early elementary school that was completed in 1920. Additions followed in 1950 and 1953.... -
Robert Dimond Hoskins
Robert Dimond Hoskins (1860-1946) – more commonly referred to as R.D. Hoskins – was a pioneering lawyer... -
Robert Kirkwood
Robert C. Kirkwood (1906-1998) was an executive for the F.W. Woolworth Company, holding various high profile positions... -
Rock’N 50’s Cafe
Rock’N 50’s Cafe, also spelled “Rockin 50s Cafe” among other variations, is a 1950s-themed bar and restaurant... -
Roll ‘N Pin
Roll ‘N Pin was a long-time local restaurant that operated at 2505 State Street from the 1977-1994,... -
Roosevelt Elementary School
The original Roosevelt School was completed in 1923 and dedicated in 1924. It was a modern brick building... -
Rosa Young Park
Rosa Young Park is a municipal park located immediately north of where Rosser Avenue merges with East... -
Rose Judge Patterson
Rose Judge Patterson was the second wife of local businessman and politician Edward G. Patterson. They were... -
Rosser, General Thomas
General Thomas Lafayette Rosser was a confederate soldier who later was appointed head of Northern Pacific Railway’s... -
Runnings (Sandvig’s)
Runnings is a regional retailer specializing in agricultural, automotive, and hardware products with locations in Bismarck and... -
S&H Green Stamps
S&H Green Stamps was a national rewards program that was extremely popular from the 1930s into the... -
Saint Alexius Medical Center (CHI)
Saint Alexius Medical Center is a long-term health facility with level II trauma designation on the fringe... -
Saint Joseph Church
Mandan’s Saint Joseph Church was dedicated in November 1904. Depending on the source, the cornerstone was laid... -
Saint Mary’s Church & Cemetery
Saint Mary’s is the region’s oldest parish, based out of the historic Saint Mary’s Church, built in... -
Sakakawea Statue
The Sakakawea Statue is a 12-foot high bronze statue erected on the grounds of the North Dakota State... -
Santa’s Surplus Toy and Gift Outlet
Santa’s Surplus Toy and Git Outlet was a locally-owned seasonal toy store. The store only operated around the... -
Saxvik Elementary
Saxvik Elementary was a Bismarck public elementary school located at 523 N 21st that operated from 1952-2016.... -
Scheels Sporting Goods
Scheels is a regional sporting goods, hardware, and clothing retailer headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. The first... -
Schultz Creamery
Schultz Creamery was a local dairy company, mostly known for its Dairy Maid and Deja Moo lines. The... -
Scotty’s Drive-in
Opened in September 1964, Scotty’s Drive-in is reportedly the third-oldest continuously operating restaurant in Bismarck (behind Broadway... -
Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant
Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant was a Mexican-style restaurant that operated at 401 E Bismarck Expressway from 1987-2004. The... -
Sertoma Park / Riverside Park
Sertoma Park, also known as Riverside Park, is a municipal park located in southwest Bismarck along the... -
Seven Seas Motor Inn
Seven Seas was the original name of today’s Baymont by Wyndham in northwest Mandan, as well as... -
Shades Nightclub / Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse
Shades was a nightclub located at Kirkwood Mall. It opened in 1986, replacing W.W. Noodles, which shuttered... -
Shark’s Menswear
Shark’s Men’s Store was a regional clothing retailer which opened its Bismarck location in 1937. The store... -
Shaw & Cathcart Co.
The Shaw & Cathcart Co. was a pioneering dry goods and general store; likely Bismarck’s first retail store.... -
Sheraton Galleria (Radisson Hotel, former Holiday Inn)
Sheraton Galleria is the original name of today’s Radisson Hotel located on Broadway Avenue between 6th and... -
Sheridan House / Northwest Hotel
The Sheridan House (later Northwest Hotel) was a prominent pioneer hotel that operated between 1877-1921. The Sheridan... -
Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School is a private school located at 1915 Shiloh Drive in northeastern Bismarck near Pebble... -
Simle Middle School
Opened in 1962, Simle Middle School is the oldest surviving middle school in Bismarck. Originally designated “Hillside... -
Sioux Sporting Goods
Sioux Sporting Goods was a long-time local sporting goods retailer. H.A. Jones, Dr. J.O. Thorson, Jack Harris,... -
Sister Boniface
Sister Boniface was a long-time administrator of Saint Alexius from 1892 until 1937 – the same year... -
Skippers
Skippers, sometime stylized as SkipperS, is a regional seafood and chicken restaurant founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1969. Bismarck... -
Slaughter, Doctor Benjamin Franklin
Doctor Benjamin Franklin Slaughter (1842-1896), who usually went by the nickname Ben or Frank, was the post... -
Slaughter, Linda
Malinda (Linda) Louise Warfel Slaughter (1843-1911) was a pioneering women’s rights activist, school superintendent, journalist, historian, attorney, artist,... -
Snoopers Bump N’ Tilt/Tons of Fun
Snoopers was a children-centered entertainment company serving under two distinct brands: Tons of Fun and Bump N’ Tilt. The original,... -
Soo Hotel / Princess Hotel / Patterson Annex
The Soo Hotel building is a historically-significant building in downtown Bismarck that was once the city’s tallest... -
South Central Senior High School
South Central is an alternate public high school serving students aged 16-21. The school was established in... -
Southridge Centre
Southridge Centre is a strip center located on South 9th Street across from Kirkwood Mall. Southridge is anchored... -
Spa D’Athena
Spa D’Athena was a local wellness center located at Athena Square at 1500 Interchange Avenue. It opened... -
Space Aliens Grill & Bar
Space Aliens Grill & Bar is a space-themed restaurant chain that opened its doors in 1997. It... -
Spotlight Tanning (Video)
Spotlight Tanning is a long-time tanning salon located at 2901 N 19th St, at the rear of Superpumper (originally... -
St. Mary’s Central Carnival
St. Mary’s Central Carnival is an annual fund-raising festival held at its namesake high school. The event... -
St. Mary’s Central High School
St. Mary’s Central High School is a private Catholic high school serving grades 9-12. It is affiliated... -
Stamart Travel Center (Jet, Oasis Truck Stop)
Stamart is a Fargo-based chain of convenience stores that once maintained three local locations. Its travel center... -
Starion Sports Complex
Starion Sports Complex is an athletic field and sports facility located at 111 Old Red Trail in... -
State Street (Highway 83) Business Corridor
State Street is a divided primary arterial road serving Bismarck consisting of six lanes between Boulevard and... -
Stoner’s Save-Way Superette
Save-Way Superette was a grocery store located at 223 N 15th Street. It was operated by Leo... -
Sundahl’s Grocery (Jack & Jill)
Sundahl’s Grocery (later Jack & Jill) was a long-time local grocer operated by Bruce and Al Sandahl.... -
Sunrise Town Centre
Sunrise Town Centre is a mixed-use regional shopping center located in northeast Bismarck. It is anchored by... -
Sunset Terrace Plaza
Sunset Terrace Plaza was a planned enclosed regional shopping mall near Mandan’s Sunset Drive interchange. Announced on... -
SuperSlide Amusement Park
The SuperSlide Amusement Park is a seasonal entertainment center located within Sertoma Park in Bismarck, near the Dakota Zoo.... -
Sweet, Colonel George
Colonel George Sweet was a lawyer for Puget Sound – the auxiliary townsite company for Northern Pacific... -
Sykes Enterprises
Sykes Enterprises is a multinational business processing and computing consulting company that maintained a Bismarck branch at... -
T. Clem Casey
T. Clem Casey was a prominent real estate agent and developer. He is best remembered for opening Arrowhead... -
Taylor Drug
Taylor Drug was Mandan’s first drugstore. It was established in 1881 inside the First National Bank of... -
Terra Vallee
Terra Vallee was a real estate development company, notably known for planning a Mandan shopping mall that never... -
The District (Lucky Ducks Deli, J60, Avery’s Eatery)
The District was a collection of eating and entertainment establishments centered at 307 N 3rd Street that... -
The Walrus Restaurant
The Walrus is a long-time local restaurant opened in 1995 at Arrowhead Shopping Plaza. The Walrus is... -
The Wood House Restaurant (King’s Food Host)
The Wood House (sometimes spelled “Woodhouse”) was a long-time local restaurant iconic for its phone-based ordering system... -
Thompson House (Roanoke Hotel)
The Thompson House was a pioneer mansion on the northwest corner of 2nd Street and Thayer Avenue... -
Thrifty White Drug / White Mart Department Store
Thrifty White Drug is an employee-owned and franchised regional pharmacy chain with more than 90 locations in... -
Tom O’Leary
Tom O’Leary (1882-1971) was a local golf professional and the namesake for Tom O’Leary Golf Course, which was... -
Town House Motor Inn (Kelly Inn)
Town House Motor Inn was the original name of the hotel known as Kelly Inn from 1988... -
Traffic: Highest Crash-Frequency Intersections
According to the Envision 2040 report, these intersections had the highest amount of crashes between 2010-2012. Total... -
Trail West
Trail West was a Custer-themed outdoor theater production that is considered the predecessor to today’s Medora Musical. It... -
Tyler Cabins
Tyler Cabins was a resort-style lodging area located just east of the Liberty Memorial Bridge. Tyler Cabins... -
U.S. Highway 10 (Memorial Highway)
U.S. Highway 10 was the primary highway through North Dakota until the completion of Interstate 94 in... -
United Tribes Technical College
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) is an accredited post-secondary tribal education institution located in southern Bismarck. While... -
Universal Motor Company
Universal Motor Company became established in 1934. Upon formation, Universal Motor Company was a Ford-Lincoln dealership housed... -
University of Mary
University of Mary (commonly referred to as “U-Mary”) is a private, Christian, Catholic, Benedictine university located in... -
Up Front Plaza
Up Front Plaza is a strip mall located on the northeast corner of Washington Street and Front... -
Veteran’s Memorial Public Library
Bismarck Veteran’s Memorial Public Library is Bismarck’s current municipal library. It opened in 1963 to replace Bismarck’s... -
VFW Sports Center (All Seasons Arena)
The VFW Sports Center is a year-round multi-purpose indoor ice rink and recreation facility located at 1200... -
Village Inn Pancake House (International Restaurant)
Village Inn Pancake House is a national casual family diner. Bismarck once had two locations, with the... -
Village Inn Pizza Parlor
Village Inn Pizza Parlor opened at 434 South Third Street in 1971. It was the company’s second... -
W.B. Shaw
W.B. Shaw was a pioneering merchant who operated what was likely Bismarck’s first retail store… Shaw &... -
W.W. Noodles / Prairie Schooner
W.W. Noodles was an Italian-style restaurant at Kirkwood Mall operated by the Wachter Family. The restaurant replaced the... -
Wachter Elementary School
Wachter was an early elementary school constructed in 1918 on Bowen Avenue for $19,000. It originally housed... -
Wachter Family
The Wachters are a prominent Bismarck family that have made a tremendous impact on many of the... -
Wachter Middle School
Built in 1967, Wachter Middle School has seen several additions over the years, including two in the... -
Wachter Warehouse / Time Square Shopping Mall
Wachter Warehouse is an historic building located at the northeast corner of 5th Street and Front Avenue.... -
Walkers n’ Daughters Jewelers
Walkers n’ Daughters Jewelers is a long-time local retailer specializing in jewelry, watches, and clocks. The company... -
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market was a “members only” warehouse-style grocery store operated by Nash Finch at Thayer Avenue between... -
Webb Brothers Department Store
Webb Brothers was an early furniture, dry goods, and department store located in downtown Bismarck for over sixty... -
Wentz Isuzu
Wentz Isuzu, also known as Wentz Auto Center, was a long-time auto dealership location at 1120 Airport... -
West Regional Medical Park
West Regional Medical Park was a planned sixteen-acre medical park on Calgary Avenue near 19th Street. Announced in... -
Wheel-A-While Indoor Roller Skating Rink
Wheel-A-While was an indoor roller skating rink and recreation center with locations in Bismarck and Dickinson. It was... -
Wilhelm’s Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac
Wilhelm’s is a new and used car dealership that previously maintained a Bismarck location, which held franchise... -
Will School
The Will School was a school that served Bismarck from its construction in 1905 until December 1951.... -
Will-Moore Elementary
Will-Moore Elementary is a public primary school that opened in January 1952. The hyphenated name is a... -
William Guy
William L. Guy (1919-2013) was a prominent North Dakota politician who was the state’s longest-serving Governor, during... -
William Moore
William Moore was the principal of the North Ward School, and later Will School, from 1895 to... -
William O’hara
William O’hara (sometimes spelled O’hare) (1866?-1943) was a local businessman who is best noted as a founding... -
Williquors (Gee)
Williquors is a “liquor superstore” and anchor tenant at Bismarck’s Sunrise Town Centre. The store opened in 2014... -
Woodmansee’s Office Supply
Woodmansee’s was a long-time office supply retailer and servicer. Competitor Fireside Office Solutions acquired Woodmansee’s in 2018,... -
World War Memorial Building
The World War Memorial Building is a historic community center located on 6th Street in downtown Bismarck, immediately... -
Yegen Dairy / Land O Lakes
Yegen Dairy was the main dairy producer and distributor in the Bismarck region for decades. The company... -
Zonta Park
Zonta Park is a municipal park located on Memorial Highway in Bismarck. The park was dedicated in... -
Zorells Jewelry
Zorells Jewelry is a long-time jewelry store that opened in August 2005. One of Bismarck’s oldest structures...
