ELWYN B. ROBINSON DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CHESTER FRITZ LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
3051 UNIVERSITY AVENUE STOP 9000
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58202
COLLECTION: OGL#1487 (addition)
DATES: 1937-1951
SIZE: 74.75 linear feet
ACQUISITION: This addition to the Wells Denbrook Architectural Records was deposited in the Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection by Heidi Marto, EAPC Architects Engineers, Grand Forks, North Dakota, in August 2005 (Acc.#2005-2783).
ACCESS: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections. Please make an appointment to view the materials in this collection.
This addition to the Wells Denbrook Architectural Records consists of blueprints and specifications for various projects of the firm, dated 1937-1951. Job numbers for the blueprints range from 3100 - 4822. The blueprints have been stored in oversize folders, and housed in the oversize file cabinets. Job numbers for specifications range from 3800 - 4825.
Oversize Folder 12
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 3100 | Grand Forks Junior High School |
| 3601 | Dean O.H. Thormodsgard Residence |
| 3602 | Hills Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3603 | First Church of Christ Scientist, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3604 | Grand Forks Country Club Clubhouse, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 13
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 3703 | Grafton City Hall, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 3706 | YWCA/YMCA, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3707 | Knapp Store And Apartment, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3712 | Mork Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3718 | Dormitory Addition to the North "B" Annex at Grafton State School, Grafton, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 14
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 3706 | Chancel for Federation Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3711 | Kasper Funeral Home, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3714 | Farmer's Union Creamery, Devils Lake, North Dakota |
| 3716 | Viking School District, Traill County, North Dakota |
| 3801 | Maddock Gymnasium/Auditorium Addition, Maddock, North Dakota |
| 3804 | City Hall for ? |
| 3903 | Grand Forks High School Bleachers, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 15
| Job Number | Project Nmae |
| 3719 | Winter Sports Arena, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 3720 | Park River City Hall, Park River, North Dakota |
| 3721 | Inkster City Hall, Inkster, North Dakota |
| 3800 | Neche School, Neche, North Dakota |
| 3803 | Addition to Sharon School, Sharon, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 16
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 3805 | Metro Theatre, Crosby, North Dakota |
| 3806 | Walhalla City Hall, Walhalla, North Dakota |
| 3807 | Hancock Residence - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3808 | Willard Smith Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3809 | Cavalier City Hall, Cavalier, North Dakota |
| 3810 | Crystal School Building, Crystal, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 17
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 3811 | Addition to Michigan School, Michigan, North Dakota |
| 3812 | Auditorium Addition to Stephen School, Stephen, North Dakota |
| 3814 | Grafton Grade School, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 3815 | Walsh County Courthouse, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 3819 | Sheppard Store and Apartments, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 18
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 3902 | Phillip Woutat Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3903 | Mahowald Store Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3904 | Lystad & Redick Inc. Addition |
| 3905 | Quale Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 3906 | Grafton Milk Company Building, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 3907 | East Grand Forks City Hall, East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
Oversize Folder 19
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4000 | National Youth Administration Boys Dormitory - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 20
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4001 | First National Bank Store Front Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4002 | Gymnasium Addition for Sarles School, Sarles, North Dakota |
| 4003 | Edmore Auditorium, Edmore, North Dakota |
| 4004 | Saint Thomas Auditorium, St. Thomas, North Dakota |
| 4010 | Blooming School District, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4011 | Second Story Addition for Valley Motor Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4012 | R.C. Staley Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4013 | Ticket Office at University of North Dakota Memorial Stadium - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4015 | Alteration to the Grand Theatre, Michigan, North Dakota |
| 4017 | North Dakota Highway Department Building, Devils Lake, North Dakota |
| 4018 | Dorothy Zimmerman Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4019 | Sweet Clover Dairy Garage Addition, East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
| 4022 | Addition/Remodel of the Old People's Home, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4025 | YWCA Building, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 21
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4005 | Hallock City Hall, Hallock, Minnesota |
| 4016 | Repairs to Main Building at Mayville State University
(Teacher's College) -Mayville State Boy's Dormitory -Amphitheatre and Athletic Field -Science Building Proposal |
Oversize Folder 22
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4101 | Plummer School Addition, Plummer, Minnesota |
| 4102 | First Church of Christ Scientist, Devils Lake, North Dakota |
| 4103 | Grand Forks Armory, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4105 | Bray Store Building, Grand forks, North Dakota |
| 4108 | National Youth Administration Building at the State Teacher's College, Mayville, North Dakota |
| 4109 | Grafton Armory Building, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 4112 | Hugh's Store Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4114 | Store Remodel at 24-26 South Third Street |
Oversize Folder 23
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4110 | Administration offices for the City of Grand Forks at the Grand Forks Municipal Airport, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4201 | Remodeling of City Auditorium, Warren, Minnesota |
| 4407 | Pierce Company Farmer's Union Locker and Processing Plant, Rugby, North Dakota |
| 4408 | Machine Shop for Farmer's Union Oil Company, Rugby, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 24
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 1446 | Roosevelt School Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4414 | 906 Master Service: Gordon Loft, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4415 | Butler Construction Company Office Building, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4418 | Wright Building for Grand Forks Glass & Paint Company Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4419 | Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dougherty Residence Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4420 | Uptown Bar Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4421 | Vestibule Addition to the F.D.E. Lodge Building, East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
| 4422 | Details for Remodeling the Counter Screens at the Grand Forks County Courthouse, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4423 | Proposed O.B. Burtness Residence Remodeling, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 25
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4502 | Remodeling for the Apartments at 118 ½ South Third Street and an Apartment above the Uptown Recreational Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4503 | Rebuild of Store Building: Third Street: Art Greenburg, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4504 | G.I. Housing Units - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4504 | Harrington Hall Stairwell - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4504 | Mr. and Mrs. Loyde C. Thompson Residence Remodeling, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4505 | M.J. Benson Company Grain Elevator Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4506 | Seed House for Farmer's Union Grain and Supply Company, Williston, North Dakota |
| 4508 | Radiator Repair Shop: Arnold Wige, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4511 | Farmer's Union Supply Co-op, Williston, North Dakota |
| 4512 | Proposed Store for Pioneer Coffee Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4514 | Hatchery Building for Red River Produce Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4515 | Warehouse Building, Johnson Stores, Larimore, Minnesota |
Oversize Folder 26
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4516 | Potato Warehouse: Art Greenberg, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4516 | Herberger Residence: 1113 Reeves, Grand Forks, North Dakota Herberger Store Remodel: 12 South Third Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4517 | Machine Shop Addition for Farmer's Union Oil Company, Rugby, North Dakota |
| 4518 | Zelda Theatre: Ted Hoffman, owner, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 4519 | Garage and Implement Building: H.H. Haas, owner, Cando, North Dakota |
| 4520 | Proposed Machinery Building: Adolph Lund, owner, Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
| 4523 | Proposed Hotel: J.H. Axdal, owner, Cavalier, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 27
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4524 | Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Thomas Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4525 | Milk Plant: Harold Glidden, owner, Hallock, Minnesota |
| 4526 | Forkenbrock Motor Company, Thief River Falls, Minnesota |
| 4527 | Addition to Receiving and Bottling Rooms for Brightman Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4528 | Valley Motor Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4529 | School Building Addition to Saint Anne's Indian Mission, Belcourt, North Dakota |
| 4530 | Overbye and Skidmore Implement Building, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 4532 | Lake Supply Company Implement Building, Devils Lake, North Dakota |
| 4533 | MacNie Hall Remodel - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4534 | Kjelmer Implement, Leeds, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 28
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4535 | Norby's: Demers Ave and 4th Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4602 | Implement Building: J.H. Mikkelson, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4603 | Implement Building: O.J. Sunden, owner, Lakota, North Dakota |
| 4604 | Bridgeman Company Garage Building, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4601 | Medical Science Building - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 29
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4605 | Red River Produce Company, Grafton, North Dakota |
| 4607 | Municipal Power Plant Building, Cavalier, North Dakota |
| 4609 | Potato Warehouse: Frances Boushea, owner, East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
| ---- | KATO Store, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4610 | S & L Store Basement Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4611 | Proposed Hotel and Store: S. Hoffman, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4614 | T.M. Cable Residence, Hillsboro, North Dakota |
| 4615 | KVGF Radio Station, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4816 | Proposed Apartment Building: Frank C. Parker, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4817 | Implement Building: Odin Hovdenes, owner, Tolna, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 30
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4714 | Roseau School, Roseau, Minnesota |
| 4802 | Alsen School Proposal, Alsen, North Dakota |
| 4803 | Gymnasium Addition to Minto School, Minto, North Dakota |
| 4804 | Swingen Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4812 | Gymnasium Addition to Galesburg School, Galesburg, North Dakota |
| 4818 | Garage Building for Hvidson Transport, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4819 | Potato Association Building, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4824 | Bridgeman Creameries Remodeling and Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4826 | Main Kitchen Remodel in the Refectory Building at Grafton State School, Grafton, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 31
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4806 | Garage Addition to Valley Motor Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4808 | Mahnomen Dairy, Mahnomen, Minnesota |
| 4809 | Office/Store: Mr. W.T. DePuy, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| 4810 | Addition to Municipal Light Plant, Grafton North Dakota |
| 4811 | Saint Benedict's Church, Belcourt, North Dakota |
| 4814 | KROX Radio Transmitter Station, Crookston, Minnesota |
| 4816 | Trailer Camp Building: C.C. Olsen, owner, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Oversize Folder 32
| Job Number | Project Name |
| 4822 | National Lignite Research Laboratory, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Box 1
Folder 33:
#3800: Neche School, Neche North Dakota, September 1938
#3803: Sharon School, Sharon, North Dakota, July 1938
Folder 34:
#3805: Crosby Theatre, Crosby, North Dakota, June 1938
#3806: Walhalla City Hall, Walhalla, North Dakota, April 1937
#3808: Willard Smith Residence, St. Thomas, North Dakota
#3809: Cavalier Auditorium, Cavalier, North Dakota, July 1938
Folder 35:
#3810: Crystal School, Crystal, North Dakota, October 1938
Folder 36:
#3811: Michigan School, Michigan, North Dakota, May 1939
Box 2
Folder 1:
#3812: Stephen School Auditorium/Gymnasium Addition, Stephen, Minnesota,
December 1938
Folder 2:
#3814: Grafton Grade School, Grafton, North Dakota, November 1938
#3819: J.C. Sheppard Building (store & apartment), Grand Forks, North
Dakota, March 1939
#3820: Store for David Miller Company, Grand Forks, North Dakota, March 1938
Folder 3:
#3901: Plummer School Addition, Plummer, Minnesota, May 1941
#3902: Dr. Phillip H. Woutat Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May 1939
Folder 4:
#3903: Joseph Mahowald Store Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota, July 1939
#3904: Lystad & Redick Company Warehouse Addition, Grand Forks, North
Dakota, July 1939
#3905: Dr. Victor S. Quale Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota, August 1939
Folder 5:
#3906: Grafton Milk Company Addition, Grafton, North Dakota, August 1962
Folder 6:
#3913: Stephen School, Stephen, Minnesota, April 1939
#4001: Wilson Store Front Remodel, Grand Dorks, North Dakota, February 1940
#4004: St. Thomas Auditorium, St. Thomas, North Dakota, September 1940
Folder 7:
#4005: Hallock City Hall, Hallock, Minnesota, April 1941
#4008: Walsh County Machine Shed, Grafton, North Dakota, 1941
Folder 8:
#4010: Blooming School District #55, Mekinock, North Dakota, May 1940
#4012: R.S. Staley Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota, June 1940
#4016: Mayville Repairs to Medical Science Building, Mayville, North Dakota,
August 1940
Folder 9:
#4017: Devils Lake State Highway Department Shop, Devils Lake, North Dakota,
August 1940
Folder 10:
#4018: Dorothy Zimmerman Residence, Grand Forks, North Dakota, September
1940
#4020: Riverside Park Bathhouse and Swimming Pool, Grand Forks, North Dakota,
April 1941
Folder 11:
#4101: Plummer School, Plummer, Minnesota
#4102: First Church of Christian Scientists, Devils Lake, North Dakota, May
1941
#4103: Grand Forks City Armory, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May 1941
Folder 12:
#4105: Bray Store, J.F.T. O'Connor (owner), Grand Forks, North Dakota, July
1941
#4106: Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota, July 1931
Folder 13:
#4109: Grafton Armory, Grafton, North Dakota, August 1941
#4110: Administration Building at the Grand Forks Airport, Grand Forks, North
Dakota, August 1941
#4112: Hughes Store Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota, September 1941
Folder 14:
#4201: City of Warren Auditorium Remodel, Warren, Minnesota, April 1942
#4201½: S & L Basement Remodel, Grand Forks, North Dakota, January
1942
#4114: Store Remodel, Louis Kramer (owner), Grand Forks, North Dakota, November
1941
Folder 15:
#4383: Sigma Chi Fraternity, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North
Dakota, March 1920
#4421: F.O.E. Lodge Vestibule Addition, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, December
1944
#4422: Grand Forks Courthouse Miscellaneous Repairs, Grand Forks, North Dakota,
February 1945
#4506: M.J. Benson Seed Plant, Williston, North Dakota
#4513: Johnson Stores - Larimore Warehouse, Larimore, North Dakota, 1945-1946
Folder 16:
#4529: St. Anne's School Classrooms, Belcourt, North Dakota, July 1946
#4532: Implement Building for Lake Supply Company, Devils Lake, North Dakota
Folder 17:
#4535:Norby Store, Grand Forks, North Dakota, March 1946
Folder 18:
#4607: Municipal Power House, Cavalier, North Dakota
#4610: S & L Store, Grafton and Devils Lake, North Dakota, November
1949
#4514: Dr. Thomas M. Cable Residence, Hillsboro, North Dakota, 1946
#4616: Eddy's Bakery Garage Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Folder 19:
#4630: Grafton State School Dormitory, Grafton, North Dakota, December 1948
Folder 20:
#4702: Lystad & Redick Offices, Devils Lake, North Dakota
#4705 (part 1): University of North Dakota Field House and Gymnasium, Grand
Forks, North Dakota, January 1950
Folder 21:
#4705 (part 2): University of North Dakota Field House and Gymnasium, Grand
Forks, North Dakota, January 1950
Folder 22:
#4711: Grafton State School Bakery and Kitchen, Grafton, North Dakota, April
1948
#4715: Lincoln Grade School, Grand Forks, North Dakota, January 1949
Folder 23:
#4717: Roseau Elementary School, Roseau, Minnesota, August 1948
Folder 24:
#4718: University of North Dakota Science Building, Grand Forks, North Dakota,
December 1948 - 1951
Folder 25:
#4803: Minto School Gymnasium Addition, Minto, North Dakota, July 1948
#4808: Mahnomen Dairy Bridgeman, Mahnomen, North Dakota, May 1948
#4809: W.T. DePuy Office and Store, Grafton, North Dakota
Folder 26:
#4812: Galesburg School Gymnasium Revised, Galesburg, North Dakota, 1948 - 1958
Folder 27:
#4820: Grand Forks Country Club, Grand Forks, North Dakota
#4822 (part 1): University of North Dakota Laboratory, Grand Forks, North
Dakota, August 1948 - May 1949
Folder 28:
#4822 (part 2): University of North Dakota Laboratory, Grand Forks, North
Dakota, August 1948 - May 1949
#4824: Remodel of Bridgeman Creamery, Crookston, Minnesota, March 1949
Box 3
Folder 1:
#4825 (part 1): Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier, North Dakota,
September 1951
Folder 2:
#4825 (part 2): Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier, North Dakota,
September 1951
| Original Donation | First Addition: 1937-1951 |
| Second Addition: 1949-1964 | Third Addition: 1952-1980 |
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