The President's House was built in 1949 at the cost of $40,000. It was
the first permanent residence on campus for the president. President and
Mrs. Hultz, the first occupants, moved in during the winter of 1949-1950.
The residence remained untouched until 1972, when it underwent a major remodeling project. The kitchen was moved from the patio area to the front of the house replacing a small den. The kitchen area was converted into a spacious family room that had sliding glass doors leading to the patio. New cabinets were also added in the kitchen and family rooms. The entrance to the basement was moved from the garage to what was once a closet near the dining room. The interior decor was also updated at this time. The dominant colors became green and blue, frosted lime carpet was laid and new wallpaper was hung (Fargo Forum, September 30, 1972, B-1).
The decor remained that of the 1970s until 1996 when the President's House received its second remodeling. The rooms were redone in the school's colors--green and yellow. A new 480 square foot living room was added as well as a new cooking center. The remodeling was done at no cost to the State as monetary and in-kind donations covered the expenses.
Presidents house as of 2002.
Architectural Information
"A two story Colonial Revival building facing east on North University Drive. Red wire-faced brick forms the facade beneath the gabled roof. Front door has side lights and fan-shaped windows in north and south end gables. A hipped roof attached double garage with cupola faces north on north side. William F. Kurke, architect." (National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form, Summer 1982, p. 6)
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