Sorlie Memorial Bridge, Grand Forks

Name: Sorlie Memorial Bridge
Address: Grand Forks, United States

#15 among attractions in Grand Forks

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Facts and practical information

The Sorlie Memorial Bridge, also known as the Red River Bridge, was constructed in 1929 by the Minneapolis Bridge Company to connect the cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. ()

Built: 1929 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 47°55'37"N, 97°1'40"W

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Sorlie Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Greater Grand Forks Greenway, Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks City Hall, Grand Forks Herald.

~90 mS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Greater Grand Forks Greenway, Grand Forks
2 min walk • The Greater Grand Forks Greenway is a huge greenway bordering the Red River and Red Lake River in the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
~450 mSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks
8 min walk • The Empire Arts Center is a non-profit, multi-purpose arts facility located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota United States.
~530 mW
City hall
Grand Forks City Hall, Grand Forks
9 min walk • Grand Forks City Hall is a building in Grand Forks, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was built in 1911. It was designed by Grand Forks architect John W. Ross and was built by Northern Construction & Engineering.
~390 mW
Tower
Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks
7 min walk • The Grand Forks Herald is a daily broadsheet newspaper, established in 1879, published in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. It is the primary daily paper for northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
~80 mSW
Vernacular architecture
Building at 205 DeMers Ave., Grand Forks
2 min walk • The building at 205 DeMers Ave. is a property in Grand Forks, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
~320 mS
Vernacular architecture
312 Kittson Avenue, Grand Forks
5 min walk • The building at 312 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, North Dakota is a two-story brick commercial vernacular style building with classical details built by Swedish-American builder Sander Johnson in 1907. It is part of the Downtown Grand Forks Historic District.
~750 mS
Italianate architecture
Dr. Henry Wheeler House, Grand Forks
12 min walk • The Dr. Henry Wheeler House is a property in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It was built in 1884 or 1885. It was probably designed by George Wheeler, a New York architect, younger brother of Henry. It includes Italianate architecture.
1.3 kmSW
National park
Red River State Recreation Area
21 min walk • Red River State Recreation Area is part of the Greater Grand Forks Greenway and is located in the city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota on the banks of the Red River of the North and the Red Lake River.
~340 mS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Metropolitan Opera House, Grand Forks
6 min walk • The Metropolitan Opera House is located at 116 South Third Street in the downtown area of Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. The building, constructed in 1890, faces the Red River of the North and sits between the BNSF Railway tracks and a parking structure.
~340 mSW
Vernacular architecture
First National Bank, Grand Forks
6 min walk • The First National Bank is a five-story building in Grand Forks, North Dakota, that was built in 1914–15 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
~370 mSW
Vernacular architecture
Dakota Block, Grand Forks
6 min walk • The Dakota Block is a three-story commercial vernacular style building built in 1916. It is within the Downtown Historic District in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The principal facade of the Dakota Block consists of Hebron brick laid in a running bond. It features a single recessed bay delineated by corbelled brick and a stone cornice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sorlie Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Building at 205 DeMers Ave., Grand Forks (2 min walk), Iddings Block, Grand Forks (5 min walk), 312 Kittson Avenue, Grand Forks (5 min walk), Metropolitan Opera House, Grand Forks (6 min walk).