About this property
Downtown Grand Forks is the original commercial center of Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Located on the western bank of the Red River of the North, the downtown neighborhood is situated near the fork of the Red River and the Red Lake River. While downtown is no longer the dominant commercial area of the Greater Grand Forks community, it remains the historic center of Grand Forks. An 80.4-acre (32.5 ha) portion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, as Downtown Grand Forks Historic District. Today, downtown Grand Forks is home to many offices, stores, restaurants, and bars.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05001475. It was listed on December 28, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Downtown Grand Forks Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Grand Forks Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Grand Forks Historic District?
Downtown Grand Forks Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Grand Forks Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Grand Forks Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Downtown Grand Forks Historic District?
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