National Register of Historic Places

Laird, Norton Company Building

Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
Listed
July 10, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000392

About this property

The Laird, Norton Company Building is a historic commercial building in Winona, Minnesota, United States. From its completion in 1918 to 1958 it was the headquarters of the Laird, Norton Company, the largest and most successful logging firm based in Winona. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 for its local significance in the theme of commerce. It was nominated for its association with the Minnesota lumber industry. The Laird, Norton Company was founded in the 1850s in Winona, a strategic river and rail hub, and pioneered the use of line yards, lumber yards established along railroad lines to sell raw building material to inland settlers.

Location

125 W. 5th St.
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
44.04897, -91.63966

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Laird, Norton Company Building listed on the National Register?

Laird, Norton Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Laird, Norton Company Building?

Laird, Norton Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Laird, Norton Company Building?

The period of significance for Laird, Norton Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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