Stop 11: International Order of Odd Fellows Hall – 521 1st Avenue N. (Contributing)
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This is one of the earliest post-fire buildings, dating from 1894, with a third story added in 1915-16. The hall, originally located on the second floor, provided early Fargo with much-needed meeting space. It also served as temporary office space for many of the regional architects who relocated to Fargo during the post-fire building boom. The style is Renaissance Revival with a Palladian motif over the 1st Avenue entrance, flanked by freestanding Corinthian columns. The laying of the cornerstone was accompanied by a parade and many speeches.