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c1940s Medora, ND Chateau Marquis de Mores French Aristocrat Mansion House A264
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$16.50
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Mkruse (404)
Condition: Original postcard. Minor water discoloration on bottom corners. View highly detailed scans for ... Read more about the seller notes Original postcard. Minor water discoloration on bottom corners. View hig ... Read More
Condition: Original postcard. Minor water discoloration on bottom corners. View highly detailed scans for ... Read more about the seller notes Original postcard. Minor water discoloration on bottom corners. View highly detailed scans for details. Take your own conclusions. Date is approximate. If you have any questions, message me. Read Less about the seller notes
For sale is an original vintage postcard.Original postcard. Minor water discoloration on bottom corners.View highly detailed scans for details. Take your own conclusions. Date is approximate. If you have any questions, message me.The Chateau de Mores: Relevance and Significance The Chateau de Mores is relevant for several reasons: Historical significance: It represents a unique chapter in North Dakota's history, showcasing the ambitious ventures of a French aristocrat in the American West during the late 19th century. Architectural heritage: The 26-room, two-story frame building, constructed in 1883, serves as an example of frontier architecture with aristocratic influences. Economic history: The Chateau is tied to the Marquis de Mores' attempts to revolutionize the cattle industry through local meat processing and refrigerated shipping, which, although unsuccessful, were innovative for their time. Cultural preservation: Now operated as a museum by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, the Chateau preserves original furnishings and personal effects of the de Mores family, offering visitors a glimpse into 19th-century aristocratic life in the American West. Tourism and education: The site, including the Chateau, De Mores Memorial Park, and Chimney Park, serves as a tourist attraction and educational resource, contributing to the local economy and helping to teach visitors about this period of North Dakota's history. Connection to Theodore Roosevelt: The Chateau hosted notable guests, including Theodore Roosevelt, linking it to broader narratives of American history and the development of the West. By preserving and interpreting this unique piece of history, the Chateau de Mores provides valuable insights into the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of late 19th-century Dakota Territory, making it a relevant site for understanding the region's past and its influence on the present.Shipped FAST and Safe!To order multiple items with combined shipping, send me an offer for each item. When I accept them, I will update the shipping costs before you pay. If you overpay, remind me and I will refund you the difference.See my feedback to purchase with confidence!Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up!We are a small family-based business and we value every single sale.See my Store / Other Listings for more!Thanks for Looking!
For sale is an original vintage postcard.Original postcard. Minor water discoloration on bottom corners.View highly detailed scans for details. Take your own conclusions. Date is approximate. If you have any questions, message me.The Chateau de Mores: Relevance and Significance The Chateau de Mores is relevant for several reasons: Historical significance: It represents a unique chapter in North Dakota's history, showcasing the ambitious ventures of a French aristocrat in the American West during the late 19th century. Architectural heritage: The 26-room, two-story frame building, constructed in 1883, serves as an example of frontier architecture with aristocratic influences. Economic history: The Chateau is tied to the Marquis de Mores' attempts to revolutionize the cattle industry through local meat processing and refrigerated shipping, which, although unsuccessful, were innovative for their time. Cultural preservation: Now operated as a museum by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, the Chateau preserves original furnishings and personal effects of the de Mores family, offering visitors a glimpse into 19th-century aristocratic life in the American West. Tourism and education: The site, including the Chateau, De Mores Memorial Park, and Chimney Park, serves as a tourist attraction and educational resource, contributing to the local economy and helping to teach visitors about this period of North Dakota's history. Connection to Theodore Roosevelt: The Chateau hosted notable guests, including Theodore Roosevelt, linking it to broader narratives of American history and the development of the West. By preserving and interpreting this unique piece of history, the Chateau de Mores provides valuable insights into the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of late 19th-century Dakota Territory, making it a relevant site for understanding the region's past and its influence on the present.Shipped FAST and Safe!To order multiple items with combined shipping, send me an offer for each item. When I accept them, I will update the shipping costs before you pay. If you overpay, remind me and I will refund you the difference.See my feedback to purchase with confidence!Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up!We are a small family-based business and we value every single sale.See my Store / Other Listings for more!Thanks for Looking!
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