Historical Design Portfolio:

Fort Abercrombie Interpretive Center
Abercrombie, North Dakota
Fort Buford Barracks Reconstruction
Williston, North Dakota
Former Governors Carriage House Restoration
Bismarck, North Dakota
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center Addition & Remodel
Washburn, North Dakota

FORT ABERCROMBIE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
ABERCROMBIE NORTH DAKOTA

The primary purpose of the Fort Abercrombie Interpretive Center was to function as a public gallery to display artifacts of the area in a climate controlled environment. The Center needed to provide a gift shop as an additional amenity for the facility as well as administrative areas, restrooms, janitorial, storage, and other basic support areas. The low maintenance facility was designed by combining the overall historical concept and Owner requirements. For the safety of the personnel and visitors, the open layout allows an individual employee to view all areas of building access. The overall design concept of the Fort Abercrombie Interpretive Center stemmed from the original Block House lookouts of the historic fort.

FORT BUFORD BARRACKS RECONSTRUCTION
WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA

Lightowler Johnson Associates assisted the North Dakota Historical Society in developing design and construction documents for the reconstruction of an historical enlisted officers barracks building. The infantry barracks is used by the State Historical Society and a local group of re-enactors who portray the lives of frontier soldiers. It’s design reflects the construction techniques of the 1860s and 1870s, while blending in with the three period buildings at Fort Buford. The integrity of the interior reflects the design of the mid 1800’s. Electrical outlets and lighting options were to be hidden from view and windows needed to be reminiscent of the era.

Before Restoration

FORMER GOVERNOR'S CARRIAGE HOUSE RESTORATION
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

Lightowler Johnson Associates provided design services to the State Historical Society of North Dakota for the renovation and restoration of this turn-of-the-century structure. LJA provided complete architectural and engineering planning, design, and construction administrative services. This project involved restoration of the carriage house located on the Former Governor’s Mansion State Historic site. The building was raised and given new foundations, abated of toxic materials, and provided with climate controlling mechanical equipment. The entrance/exit was remodeled to provide easier access to the building. All of the windows were also restored and the structure was restored to a color reminiscent of the period of time chosen.

700 Main Avenue  ▪  Fargo, North Dakota 58103  ▪  701.293.1350
919 7th St. S, Ste. 205  ▪  Bismarck, North Dakota 58504  ▪  701.224.5006
310 Airport Road ▪ Williston, North Dakota 58801 ▪ 701.577.0033

© Lightowler Johnson Associates Inc, 2010