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Identification #
OGL291-234
Description
Photograph of the log cabin that was the first post office in Grand Forks, it belonged to Nicholas Hoffman. The building stood on the site of 711 Reeves Drive. Stanford C. Cady was the first postmaster of the city, he is credited for naming Grand Forks. He used the English derivative of the French term "La Grandes Forches". Photo dates back to 1970's. (Description taken from back of photograph.
Organizations Depicted
Grand Forks Post Office
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks