National Register of Historic Places

Red Lake County Courthouse

Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County, Minnesota
Listed
May 8, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000941

About this property

The Red Lake County Courthouse, located at 124 Langevin Avenue Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County in the U.S. state of Minnesota is a red brick Beaux Arts building featuring a small dome at each corner. Originally the building also had a large central dome, but it was removed in the 1940s. The courthouse was completed in 1911 at a cost of $37,070. The building was designed by Fremont D. Orff and James Brady. The front entrance of the courthouse is flanked by faux columns, topped by a classic pediment. The interior atrium is open to a two-story rotunda with arched openings to the second-level walkway.

Location

124 Langevin
Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County, Minnesota
47.88441, -96.27561

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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When was Red Lake County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Red Lake County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Red Lake County Courthouse?

Red Lake County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Red Lake County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Red Lake County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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