James Memorial Library
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About James Memorial Library
James Memorial Library, at 621 1st Ave., W., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 14, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Williston’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts, as it does for 5 other North Dakota listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer library in Williston, 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
621 1st Ave., W., Williston · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of James Memorial Library
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Questions about James Memorial Library
Is James Memorial Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 1979 (Register number 79001777).
Is James Memorial Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit James Memorial Library?
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 James Memorial Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 75326809 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.