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National Register of Historic Places

Beiseker Mansion

Also known as T.L. Beiseker Mansion; Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.) Hom

Fessenden’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 13, 1977; only 23 of North Dakota’s 425 listings are older
Queen AnneListed 1977Fessenden
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Beiseker Mansion

Beiseker Mansion, at 2nd St. and Roberts Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 13, 1977: the first place in Fessenden to be listed. Only 23 of North Dakota’s 425 listings are older. The Register lists it for its economics, architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 17 other North Dakota listings. The listing covers 1.9 acres.

What it isHistoric house in North Dakota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

2nd St. and Roberts Ave., Fessenden · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Beiseker MansionStart here
  2. 2Wells County CourthouseQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Wells County FairgroundsDistrict · 0.4 mi on

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Questions about Beiseker Mansion

Is Beiseker Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 1977 (Register number 77001036).

Is Beiseker Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Beiseker Mansion?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Beiseker Mansion?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75326791 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.