National Register of Historic Places

Grinnell Herald Building

Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
Listed
January 17, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90002131

About this property

The Grinnell Herald Building is a historic structure located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. The Herald was established in 1869 with the Rev. J. M. Hillyer as the first editor. Lowrie Frisbie began his 50-year tenure as its editor in the early 20th-century. In its early years the newspaper was housed in numerous buildings in the city's central business district. Its owners put up this Neoclassical brick building in 1916. It was designed by the prominent Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson. The same year the Herald's competitor, the Grinnell Register, erected their own building. The two newspapers merged in 1936 to form the Grinnell Herald-Register. They choose this building to house their operations, and it continues to do so. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

813 5th Ave.
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
41.74474, -92.72484

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When was Grinnell Herald Building listed on the National Register?

Grinnell Herald Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Grinnell Herald Building?

Grinnell Herald Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Grinnell Herald Building?

The period of significance for Grinnell Herald Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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