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Press Release - Two ND Properties Listed on National Register

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lorna Meidinger
September 12, 2009
(701) 328-2089

TWO NORTH DAKOTA PROPERTIES LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

BISMARCK – A former church in Grant County and a residence in Grand Forks are the latest North Dakota properties that have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, new information on a historic site already listed in Burleigh County has been accepted by the National Register. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government’s list of properties it considers worthy of preservation and recognition.

Evangelisch Lutheraner Dreieinigkeit Gemeinde, also known as Trinity Heupel Church, or Heupel Church, is located nine miles north of New Leipzig and has been a local landmark since it was built in 1905. This German-Russian church has helped preserve the language and culture well past its 1960 decommissioning date with its ethnic decoration and annual cultural events.

The residence at 1019 Reeves Drive has been added to the Grand Forks Near Southside Historic District for its original 1922 design. Built during the Second Dakota Boom, this house is an excellent example of how the residents of Grand Forks adapted architecture to match their local culture.

Double Ditch Indian Village State Historic Site underwent more archaeological investigations from 2001-04, and archaeologists discovered two more ditches in addition to the two for which the site is named. These new discoveries, along with other information the investigations revealed, have refined interpretations about the site. The listing was updated with a summary of these changes.

Contrary to some misconceptions about the National Register program, listing in it does notprevent owners from altering their property, restricting the use or sale of the property, or establish times requiring that the property must be open to the public. Entry into the National Register of Historic Places does give a property prestige, provides protection from federally-assisted projects, and provides eligibility for certain preservation financial incentives.

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