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Creation Date
1939
Identification #
OGL291-254
Description
This black-and-white aerial photograph, taken in 1939, captures a comprehensive view of Grand Forks, looking northeast toward the Red River of the North. The foreground and middle sections highlight the city's early residential streets, interspersed with prominent civic and religious landmarks like historic churches and school buildings. Across the river at the very top of the photo lies East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Positioned in the upper right corner is the historic Grand Forks Rail Bridge, a vital transit link originally constructed by the Great Northern Railway.
Places Depicted
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks