THEODORE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
Structural Steel
Living Case Study
The TRPL Takes Shape
Western North Dakota is known for its breathtaking Badlands, rich history, and scenic national park. Soon, it’ll be home to another attraction: the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL). Over the past year, TRPL has been in the process of construction, and TrueNorth Steel is proud to be one of the select local manufacturers for this project. We have also partnered with Anatomic Iron to create renderings that further envision the scope of what’s to come.
Rendering © Anatomic Iron in partnership with TrueNorth Steel
Image © Snøhetta 2024
WHY NORTH DAKOTA
Roosevelt’s Life in the Badlands
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will be built in Medora, ND as an homage to Roosevelt’s legacy. Originally from New York, Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory in 1883 with the intention of bison hunting. However, he went on to form a deep personal connection to the rugged landscape of the Badlands. These formative experiences in nature influenced his lifelong advocacy for protecting the environment. The 26th president himself credited the state for shaping his identity: “I have always said I would not have been President had it not been for my experience in North Dakota.”
The unique construction of the library seeks to honor the landscape while celebrating Roosevelt’s conservation impacts. With TrueNorth Steel providing the locally-sourced steel, the structure’s sloping design will mimic the surrounding landscape. In addition, the project is pursuing a full Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification with ambitious goals to achieve net-zero energy, emissions, water, and waste.
Rendering © Anatomic Iron in partnership with TrueNorth Steel
LOOKING FORWARD
TrueNorth Steel’s Contribution
Chosen for its sustainability, structural steel is one of this project’s many environmentally friendly aspects. We are proud to be a part of such an impactful project. The topping out ceremony commemorating the placement of the last steel beam took place on August 14th, 2024. Now halfway to completion, the rest of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library plans to open on July 4, 2026, marking our country’s 250th anniversary as a united nation. Check out our galleries to see this historic structure’s progression!
July 2024
First sequences of steel is up and in place on TRPL
Supporting intermediate glulam members on the TRPL Breezeway
TRPL Auditorium Concrete structure receiving steel to support the roof
Steel being wrapped by the glulam
Stairs leading up to the future 2nd level office space
Welding is required in the field as well!
August 2024
View of the West side where the cafe will be
The main second floor office space stair
Beneath the roof of the cafe
Workers constructing wood frame for the rammed earth wall
View of the West side and cafe
West building that houses the library looking from the North
Topping Out Ceremony – August 14th, 2024
View of the West building from the Northwest
View of the West building from the South
Stair down from the roof to the loop trail and trailhead for the Maah Daah Hey Trail. Wood paneling on the walls has yet to be installed.
Senator Kevin Cramer talking about the significance of the process to get the library and the impact it will have.
Governor Bergum in attendance for the event. He delivered a speech regarding funding for the library, its historical significance, and how it will serve our state and nation.
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