The Old Armory on 1st Ave., E., in

Williston, North Dakota Williston is a city in and the county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The 2020 census gave its population as 29,160, making Williston the sixth-largest city in North Dakota. The city's population nearly doubled between 20 ...

, was built in 1915. For its historical and architectural significance, it was listed on the

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in 1985. According to its NRHP nomination, the building's significance rests on two factors:

The Old Armory brought together diverse sectors of the public in its creation and subsequent use: local government, military, private business, and the general townspeople. In architectural character it is uncommon, yet representative of a once popular type of design for armory buildings in the state. and

Although designed by

Robert Stacy-Judd Robert Stacy-Judd (1884–1975) was an English architect and author who designed theaters, hotels, and other commercial buildings in the Mayan Revival architecture Style in Great Britain and the United States. Stacy-Judd's synthesis of the style ...

, a distinguished architect, his prominence is not noted in the NRHP nomination. In 2012, the local community planned various historically sensitive renovations and fundraising to support the work.Howell, Jase (April 9, 2012
"Old Armory to receive renovation"
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Military facilities on the National Register of Historic Places in North Dakota Infrastructure completed in 1915 National Register of Historic Places in Williams County, North Dakota Williston, North Dakota Armories in the United States 1915 establishments in North Dakota {{NorthDakota-NRHP-stub