St. Michael's Hospital and Nurses' Residence, hospital in North Dakota, United States
St. Michael's Hospital and Nurses' Residence is a neoclassical brick building in Grand Forks, completed in 1907 with a nurses' residence added in 1913. The main structure features tall columns, symmetrical proportions, and large windows, while the adjacent residence provided housing for medical staff.
Designed by architects George Hancock and William J. Edwards, the building opened as a hospital in 1907 and served the community's medical needs for decades. It survived the 1997 flood that threatened Grand Forks, leading to a major restoration project that replaced all 191 windows and repaired the brick structure in 2015.
The name St. Michael's reflects the religious roots of the institution that once served the community's health needs. The formal neoclassical design with its symmetrical layout conveyed the importance and trustworthiness that people sought in a place of healing.
The building sits in a central location in Grand Forks near other historic sites, making it easy to visit as part of a walking tour of the downtown area. The exterior is best viewed during daylight hours when light highlights the architectural details and the symmetrical design.
The building survived the devastating 1997 flood that swept through Grand Forks only because city workers built a protective flood wall around it, a decision that saved this piece of history. The 2015 restoration project replaced all 191 windows while keeping the original architectural character intact.
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