William F. Kurke

William F. Kurke (1889–1965)[1] was a prolific architect in North Dakota.

He practiced alone until 1920, when he established a partnership with Frederick W. Keith of Bismarck, with offices in both cities.

William Kurke retired in 1958, and the practice lasted into the 1960s under the leadership of his son.

[2] He married Elise Pomerleau Kurke (1892–1998) in 1913, they had three children: Robert W. and John M. (1918–2009) and one daughter, Donna Reed.

"[4]: 6  A number of his works, alone or with partners, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).