De Lamere North Dakota Northern Pacific Railroad Depot 1909 Real Photo Postcard

The Northern Pacific Railroad Depot in De Lamere, North Dakota, around 1909, served as the vital center for this small agricultural community. Established along the Northern Pacific's transcontinental line, the depot facilitated the movement of goods, mail, and people, connecting De Lamere to the broader regional and national economy. The numerous milk cans visible on the platform indicate the significant role of dairy farming and agriculture in the local economy during this period in the upper Midwest.