1915 Anders City Plan Map (1 results)

Good. Mounted on old linen. Some wear and crackling. Appears to be the northern sheet of a 2-sheet map, but the southern half is unknown and may never have been made. Size 27 x 44 Inches. This is a 1915 Frank L. Anders city planning map of Fargo, North Dakota. This was the official city planning map of Fargo during its early 20th century boom as a grain and railroad town. A Closer Look The map depicts Fargo from 15th Avenue North to 1st Avenue North and from 24th Street North to the Red River. Colors shade private estates, developments, and land holdings, each labeled with the name of its owner, except for Oak Grove. Streets and avenues are labeled with street width is provided. The entirety of Fargo has been divided into lots, with the dimensions of each lot provided. The Great Northern Railway runs through town and both Passenger and Freight Depots are identified. The North Dakota Agricultural College's campus, today known as North Dakota State University, occupies the upper left. A Home to Immigrants In the early 20th century, Fargo, North Dakota, underwent significant urban development, marking its transition from a railway frontier town to a burgeoning regional center. Its strategic position along the Northern Pacific Railway spurred growth, attracting businesses and settlers - most immigrants of German or Scandinavian descent. The devastating fire of 1893, which consumed much of the original wooden downtown, paved the way for a city rebuilt with brick and stone, showcasing modern amenities. As the agricultural sector flourished, thanks to the fertile Red River Valley, Fargo became a hub for grain processing. Educational and cultural institutions, such as the North Dakota Agricultural College (now North Dakota State University), established during this era, further enhanced the city's stature, making it not just an economic but also a cultural epicenter. The Fargo and Moorhead Street Railway Although unlabeled, the lines of the Fargo and Moorhead Street Railway are illustrated throughout this map. The Fargo and Moorhead Street Railway began operations on November 24, 1904, Thanksgiving Day, after 2.5 years of planning and construction. At that time fares were 5 cents and the system consisted of three lines: the north side loop, the south side loop, and the Oak Grove line. Streetcars operated from 6 a.m. to midnight, except on Sundays. Service operated in Fargo until 1937. Publication History and Census This map was created and published by Frank L. Anders in 1915 when he was Fargo's city engineer. It is the northern section of what appears to have been a two-sheet map, although the southern sheet may never have been made and, this being the only known example, is otherwise unknown.