JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A group of community volunteers came together earlier this summer to recreate a historic photo in front of the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse.
The photo was first taken in 1883 and featured A. McKechnite and J.J. Nierling. It was donated by D.C. Carpenter and according to Site Supervisor Steve Reidburn, featured several other big players in getting the courthouse built.
Reidburn says a bunch of community volunteers came together to help recreate the historic photo. The imitation photo will be available for purchase for a small donation to the 1883 Historic Stutsman County Courthouse.
Those who participated in the recreated photo include:
Front row L to R; Dr. Tim Bratton, Gene & Mary Van Eeckhout, Steven Reidburn, Judy Brueske, Barb Lang, Kevin Walker.
2nd row L to R; Peighton Walker, James Ludwig, Dale Marks, Dave Smette, Robert Branting, Lynn Lambrecht.
3rd row L to R: Warren Abrahamson, David Bratton, Ann Marks, Erica Hermanson, Westin Walker.
Back row L to R: Guinn Hinman, Sharon Cox, Dana Sims, Art Todd, Jackie Tarpinian
You can compare the photos yourself below.