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Posted in North Dakota History September 19, 2015 by Jennifer Young

12 Rare Photos From North Dakota That Will Take You Straight To The Past

Old photos are AMAZING! Especially those in black and white! I love how they allow us to take a glimpse into the past to see what life was like so long ago. It’s interesting to see how people lived during a time when life was much more different than it is today. The following 12 photos prove that North Dakota has definitely come a long way.

1. State School of Forestry in Bottineau, North Dakota, Circa 1911

2. Downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota, Circa 1912

3. Hotel Vendome in Rolla, North Dakota, 1940

4. Episcopal Church in Linton, North Dakota, 1909

5. Store in Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1880

6. Duke Ellington at Fargo, 1940 Live

7. Downtown Minot, 1909

8. University of North Dakota Science Hall, 1907

9. U.S. Post Office and Court House in Bismarck, North Dakota, 1913

10. Westland Super Service Station in Minot, North Dakota, Circa 1930s

11. Lewis and Clark Hotel in Mandan, North Dakota, 1919

12. Ontario Store in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Circa 1923

Which picture is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.