We try to hit every state capitol - if we are in the area. North Dakota ranks with Tennessee and New Mexico for most unimpressive buildings, at least, on the outside.
After the original capitol was destroyed by fire, the new capitol, a 19 story tower and wing were built between 1931 and 1934, at a cost of $2 million during the depression. Workers on the building were paid only 30 cents an hour.
Interior is a pretty cool “Art Deco” style.
House Chamber - definitely not your typical chamber decor.
Senate Chamber
We roamed around the state history museum. Most interesting for me was the prehistoric bones excavated locally. Bison used to look like longhorns.
Fort Abraham Lincoln was built in 1824 commanded by Custer from the 1870’s to when he departed In 1876, to fight the Great Sioux War resulting his unit’s defeat and his death at Little Bighorn. The conservation corp excavated the foundations of the buildings and they were rebuilt using original blueprints and photographs.
Custers’ House
Bunkhouse and Mess Hall - soldiers were paid $2 per month.
Calvary stables
Infantry Block Houses to defend the fort.
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