About this property
Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States, was built in 1911 and designed by architects Anton Werner Lignell and Clyde Wetmore Kelly. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. When Cook County was first organized, county business was conducted in a trading post on a spit of land that extended into Lake Superior.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 83000902. It was listed on May 8, 1983.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cook County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Cook County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Cook County Courthouse?
Cook County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cook County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Cook County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Cook County Courthouse?
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