National Register of Historic Places

Downtown Fargo District

Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
Listed
October 12, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83004064

About this property

Downtown Fargo District, or Downtown Fargo Historic District, is a historic district in Fargo, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The listing included 88 contributing buildings in an area of 60 acres (24 ha). It includes Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture, Moderne architecture, and Late Victorian architecture. Masonic Block, built 1884, 9-11 Eighth Street South deLendrecie's Department Store, built 1894 and 1904, 620-624 Main Avenue Northern Pacific Railway Depot, built 1898, 701 Main Avenue, designed by Cass Gilbert Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen, built 1914, 112-114 Roberts St. The Black Building, built 1931, is included in the district and also became separately listed on the National Register in 2016.

Location

Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
46.87870, -96.79099

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Federal Building and U.S. Post Office
Early Republic
0 mi
Beebe, M.E., Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen
Industrial
0.1 mi
Fargo Theatre Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Powers Hotel
Industrial
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Downtown Fargo District listed on the National Register?

Downtown Fargo District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 12, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Downtown Fargo District?

Downtown Fargo District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Downtown Fargo District?

The period of significance for Downtown Fargo District is recorded as the listed era.

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