The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia
Detailed definitions and pictures on more than 430 terms: the people, places, events, and things that have shaped Bismarck-Mandan from past to present.
The Complete History of Bismarck, North Dakota
Follow the exciting and comprehensive historical journey of Bismarck, North Dakota from an isolated frontier town to its role as a pivotal city.
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20 MORE North Dakota Facts You May Not Know (Part 3 of 3)
Railroad namesakes Many of North Dakota’s cities, counties, and streets were named for key people of the... -
20 MORE North Dakota Facts You May Not Know (Part 2 of 3)
Fourth windiest state North Dakota has more than 2,200 wind turbines. That’s because it is the fourth... -
20 North Dakota Facts You May Not Know (Part 1 of 3)
Least visited state by tourists North Dakota has the poor distinction as the least visited state of... -
Documentary: Bismarck, North Dakota History – Founding and Formative Years
This 45-minute documentary details the founding and formative years of Bismarck, from its establishment at the crossroad... -
“The Hole:” The decade-long succession of failed attempts to redevelop Bismarck’s first urban renewal project
The downtown block that today contains Radisson Hotel and Trestle was the site of Bismarck’s first urban... -
Building Northern Pacific’s “great iron” train bridge over the Missouri River, and its impact
140 years ago, Northern Pacific Railway finally opened its “great iron” bridge spanning the Missouri River between...
