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North Dakota State House

The North Dakota State House, the seat of government for the U.S. state of North Dakota, stands as a distinctive structure in Bismarck. Establishing a blend between art deco and neoclassical styles, the 242-foot, 21-story building exhibits a simple, streamlined, and modern aesthetic, impressive in size responding to the vastness of the prairies surrounding it. Constructed between 1932 and 1934, the tower-like structure is the tallest building in North Dakota and functions as both a critique and an exploration of the skyscraper archetype. It is an embodiment of the state's history and a visible representation of North Dakota's government.