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Camp Hancock State Historical Site Locomotive Shelter
Camp Hancock State Historical Site Locomotive Shelter
Bismarck, ND, United States
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Camp Hancock State Historical Site Locomotive Shelter
Bismarck, ND, United States
Built in 1907, Northern Pacific Locomotive No. 2164 has been on display at Camp Hancock Historical Site since its retirement in 1955. In conjunction with a project to restore the historic steam locomotive to its original paint scheme, a new protective structure was designed to preserve the locomotive at its existing location.
The primary requirement of the shelter was to provide protection for the locomotive. This included protection from exposure to the elements, and security and lighting to ward off vandalism. A second requirement was to highlight the locomotive by providing an attractive structure which complements the other historic buildings located on the site.
The shelter is a combination of steel and wood framing on a concrete foundation. The primary materials used are a cast stone veneer, painted exposed steel, tongue-and-groove wood sheathing in painted and natural finishes, and cedar shingles. Windows used at the clerestory are wood eight-light utility sashes. Site-related amenities included decorative aluminum security fencing and lighting.
Design cues were taken from historic railroad structures. Eight steel “lattice” columns are supported on piers of rusticated cast stone. The canopy is framed in steel with exposed wood rafters and tongue-and-groove decking left in a natural finish. A wood-framed clerestory surmounts the roof, providing additional daylight within the shelter. The form and materials of the clerestory echo the railroad aesthetic.
In 1864, the Northern Pacific Railway Company was chartered by Congress to build a line that would connect the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean. Serving a pivotal role in America’s expansion westward, the railway connected territories of valuable resources and scattered settlements across the vast expanse of America’s west. Hundreds of thousands of laborers and their families followed the railroad westward in search of the infamous “American Dream”. In 1872, Camp Hancock was established in the North Dakota heartland in order to protect the line and laborers of the fast-approaching railway. The settlement that grew around this outpost is known today as Bismarck, North Dakota. The railroad has always been important to this city, so when the Northern Pacific decommissioned one of its locomotives in 1955 and donated it to the State Historical Society, the landmark was returned to Bismarck’s historic site at Camp Hancock.
The locomotive remained uncovered in its home at Camp Hancock for over 40 years, enduring weathering and deterioration. In 2010, the State Historical Society recognized a need to restore and protect the locomotive, as it stood tribute to the rich past of both Bismarck and the nation. In addition to restoration of the locomotive itself, the state commissioned the construction of a protective shelter that would complement and enhance this historic treasure.
The resulting structure is simple yet powerful, as its building style resonates classic American construction and industry through both form and material use. The clerestory is reminiscent of early 20th century train stations, while the rich wood framing reflects the primary material used in early American settlements. Together, the locomotive and its shelter provide visitors with the chance to experience this pivotal moment in American history.
The primary requirement of the shelter was to provide protection for the locomotive. This included protection from exposure to the elements, and security and lighting to ward off vandalism. A second requirement was to highlight the locomotive by providing an attractive structure which complements the other historic buildings located on the site.
The shelter is a combination of steel and wood framing on a concrete foundation. The primary materials used are a cast stone veneer, painted exposed steel, tongue-and-groove wood sheathing in painted and natural finishes, and cedar shingles. Windows used at the clerestory are wood eight-light utility sashes. Site-related amenities included decorative aluminum security fencing and lighting.
Design cues were taken from historic railroad structures. Eight steel “lattice” columns are supported on piers of rusticated cast stone. The canopy is framed in steel with exposed wood rafters and tongue-and-groove decking left in a natural finish. A wood-framed clerestory surmounts the roof, providing additional daylight within the shelter. The form and materials of the clerestory echo the railroad aesthetic.
In 1864, the Northern Pacific Railway Company was chartered by Congress to build a line that would connect the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean. Serving a pivotal role in America’s expansion westward, the railway connected territories of valuable resources and scattered settlements across the vast expanse of America’s west. Hundreds of thousands of laborers and their families followed the railroad westward in search of the infamous “American Dream”. In 1872, Camp Hancock was established in the North Dakota heartland in order to protect the line and laborers of the fast-approaching railway. The settlement that grew around this outpost is known today as Bismarck, North Dakota. The railroad has always been important to this city, so when the Northern Pacific decommissioned one of its locomotives in 1955 and donated it to the State Historical Society, the landmark was returned to Bismarck’s historic site at Camp Hancock.
The locomotive remained uncovered in its home at Camp Hancock for over 40 years, enduring weathering and deterioration. In 2010, the State Historical Society recognized a need to restore and protect the locomotive, as it stood tribute to the rich past of both Bismarck and the nation. In addition to restoration of the locomotive itself, the state commissioned the construction of a protective shelter that would complement and enhance this historic treasure.
The resulting structure is simple yet powerful, as its building style resonates classic American construction and industry through both form and material use. The clerestory is reminiscent of early 20th century train stations, while the rich wood framing reflects the primary material used in early American settlements. Together, the locomotive and its shelter provide visitors with the chance to experience this pivotal moment in American history.
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