Stop 17: Fargo National Bank Building – 52 Broadway (Contributing)

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This structure was built in the Classical Revival style in 1911 with cream brick and butter joint. Note the pedimented and bracketed stone entry flanked by Greek Ionic columns on engaged piers.

The Fargo National Bank was one of the oldest banking houses in the state. It was organized in 1897. Martin Hector, who moved to Fargo in 1872, was elected as the bank’s first president and O. J. deLendrecie as its first vice president.

Hector served as president of the bank for 41 years. He had previously been engaged in city politics, serving some time as mayor. Fargo’s international airport is named after Hector.

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