Oxford House (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

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Oxford House
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Location University of North Dakota campus, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Coordinates 47°55′19″N97°4′26″W / 47.92194°N 97.07389°W / 47.92194; -97.07389 Coordinates: 47°55′19″N97°4′26″W / 47.92194°N 97.07389°W / 47.92194; -97.07389
Arealess than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1902
Architect Joseph Bell DeRemer
Architectural style Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No. 73001384 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 2, 1973

Oxford House is a building on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

When it was built in 1902, it was considered one of the most fashionable houses in the Northwest. [2]

It was designed by architect Joseph Bell DeRemer in Colonial Revival style. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Lawrence Loendorf (April 1, 1973). "NRHP Inventory-Nomination: Oxford House". National Park Service. and Accompanying four photos, exterior, from 1973