Old photos are AMAZING! Especially those in black and white! I love how they allow us to take a glimpse into the past to see what life was like so long ago. It’s interesting to see how people lived during a time when life was much more different than it is today. The following 12 photos prove that North Dakota has definitely come a long way.

  1. State School of Forestry in Bottineau, North Dakota, Circa 1911

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  1. Downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota, Circa 1912

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  1. Hotel Vendome in Rolla, North Dakota, 1940

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  1. Episcopal Church in Linton, North Dakota, 1909

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  1. Store in Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1880

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  1. Duke Ellington at Fargo, 1940 Live

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  1. Downtown Minot, 1909

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  1. University of North Dakota Science Hall, 1907

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  1. U.S. Post Office and Court House in Bismarck, North Dakota, 1913

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  1. Westland Super Service Station in Minot, North Dakota, Circa 1930s

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  1. Lewis and Clark Hotel in Mandan, North Dakota, 1919

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  1. Ontario Store in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Circa 1923

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Which picture is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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