Ludwig and Christina Welk Homestead facts for kids
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Ludwig and Christina Welk Homestead
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 Location in North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Strasburg, North Dakota |
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| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | Welk, John and Ludwig |
| NRHP reference No. | 93001102 |
| Added to NRHP | October 28, 1993 |
The Ludwig and Christina Welk Homestead is a historic farmhouse in Strasburg, North Dakota. It was built in 1893. This special place is also known as the Lawrence Welk Birthplace.
On March 11, 1903, a famous American musician named Lawrence Welk was born here. His parents, Ludwig and Christina Welk, were a German-speaking family. They came from a region called Alsace-Lorraine and had lived in Odesa, Ukraine before moving to America. Lawrence Welk became well-known as an accordion player, a bandleader, and a television host. Because of its history, the homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1993. This list includes important historical places in the United States.
Lawrence Welk's Childhood Home
The homestead where Lawrence Welk was born is officially called the Ludwig and Christina Welk Farmstead. It has been carefully brought back to its original look. Local volunteers, including Lawrence Welk's niece Edna Schwab, help to manage it today.
A Surprising Fact
Lawrence Welk gave money to many local projects in his lifetime. However, he made a special request. He said that none of his own money should be used to restore his birthplace. This was a surprising choice for many people.
