S. Marius Houkom, 1891-1980 Architectural Records, 1915-1977 10.6 linear ft. (Mss 48) [full image, 69K] S. Marius Houkom's architecture career in Fargo spanned from circa 1920 to his retirement in 1978. He was a partner with Joseph E. Rosatti and later with Ole A. Braseth until establishing his own firm during World War II. Herman Skaret later became his associate. During his career he designed seventy-eight churches as well as several homes, schools, athletic facilities, hospitals and commercial buildings. Some of his Fargo projects included Plymouth Congregational Church, Peace Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church, the original Island Park swimming pool, and the Bentson-Bunker Fieldhouse. His last project was the El Zagal Clubhouse in Fargo. The architectural files include both the blueprints and other drawings as well as the supporting correspondence, and specifications and financial documents. The collection documents his entire career quite well. In addition there are his files while serving on the North Dakota State Board of Architecture dealing primarily with certifying architects to practice in North Dakota. Return to Architecture & Historic Preservation Home Page

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