National Register of Historic Places

Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail

Elizabeth, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Listed
February 16, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84001634

About this property

Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail is the seat of the local government and a historic building located in Elizabeth, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 1898, the two-story brick structure replaced a single-story wood-frame structure that was later used as the township hall. The single-story jail was added a short time later. At one time the first floor of the two-story portion of the building housed the fire department. The main facade of the building features four two-story pilasters that terminate at the ornate cornice. The jail is similar is design to the city hall. The jail is now used as the city's polling place, and the first floor of the city hall now houses retail space. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

Elizabeth, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
46.37967, -96.13103

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail listed on the National Register?

Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail?

Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail?

The period of significance for Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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