National Register of Historic Places

Perham Village Hall and Fire Station

Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Listed
July 30, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002122

About this property

Perham Village Hall and Fire Station, also known as the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce, is a historic building located in Perham, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 1906, the two-story brick structure replaced the old village hall that was in need of repair. A bond issue was passed by voters to construct a new building designed by Minneapolis architect Fremont D. Orff. Local contactor Alex Nelson was responsible for construction on the site of the old hall. The building features a rectangular plan, hip roof, and a corner bay with an open tower that rises above the roofline. It was designed as a multi-purpose facility. Council chambers, the fire station and jail were housed on the main floor, and a large hall used for various community functions was located on the second floor. City offices were moved to a different building in 1962, and the fire department moved to their own facility in 1977. The city retained ownership of the building and it continues to serve other city departments. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

153 E. Main
Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
46.59377, -95.57131

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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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 Perham Village Hall and Fire Station listed on the National Register?

Perham Village Hall and Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Perham Village Hall and Fire Station?

Perham Village Hall and Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Perham Village Hall and Fire Station?

The period of significance for Perham Village Hall and Fire Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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