State Historic Preservation Board to meet October 31

October 13, 2025

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota State Historic Preservation Review Board will meet Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. in Classroom B at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. The meeting is open to the public, and information to join remotely can be requested from [email protected]. The board reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places prior to their submission to the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places for official consideration.

The former Harvey High Schol, now the B.M. Hanson Elementary School, in Harvey is nominated for significance in education and government. The building was constructed in three stages, including a 1939 addition with restrained Art Moderne Styling funded by the Public Works Administration. It reflects broader trends of educational development in North Dakota during the 20th century as well as the school's growth and relevance to the community.

The Pleasant Home Farm, commonly known now as the Botz Family Farm, near Cando features a Queen Anne house built in 1902 with the most advanced water and heating systems available at the time. Henry and Ida Botz built the house and then continued to expand the farm. Both won prizes for their efforts in agriculture, and Henry also served in the state Legislature. Their son, Fred, served as a guard for President Franklin D. Roosevelt during a Midwest tour and eventually took over the farm, which he continued to expand.

The Sheyenne Bar in Sheyenne has been a primary gathering place for games, socializing, and refreshments for more than 120 years. While the front was redecorated for a Western look as part of the urban renewal movement 50 years ago, the interior still has the original tin ceiling, bar, and layout.

The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's list of properties considered worthy of preservation. The documentation process for listing demonstrates that the resource is significant in some aspect of the nation's history. Contrary to some misconceptions about the National Register program, listing in it does not prevent owners from altering their property, restrict the use or sale of the property, or establish times requiring that the property must be open to the public. Entry into the National Register does give a property prestige, provides protection from federally assisted projects, and provides eligibility for certain preservation financial incentives.

For more information, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at [email protected] or 701.328.2089.

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Kara Haff, Public Information Officer
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701.328.3547

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