National Register of Historic Places

Dakota Block

Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Listed
October 26, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001320

About this property

The Dakota Block is a three-story commercial vernacular style building built in 1916. It is within the Downtown Historic District in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The principal facade of the Dakota Block consists of Hebron brick laid in a running bond. It features a single recessed bay delineated by corbelled brick and a stone cornice. The first floor has rusticated corner piers supporting pilaster strips which extend to the top of the building. Topping the front is a stone coping with a raised central parapet holding a name block inscribed "Dakota Block". The rear and sides of the building are constructed of common brick and are devoid of embellishment, save for a cast iron fire escape.

Location

21 S. 4th St.
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
47.92395, -97.03023

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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 Dakota Block listed on the National Register?

Dakota Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Dakota Block?

Dakota Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dakota Block?

The period of significance for Dakota Block is recorded as the industrial era.

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