National Register of Historic Places

Hotel Brown

Flasher, Morton County, North Dakota
Listed
June 22, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000335

About this property

Hotel Brown is a national historic site located at 202 Main St. N., Flasher, North Dakota in Morton County. As of 2026, Hotel Brown is no longer in operation and appears to have been left abandoned. The hotel leaves behind a noteworthy operation time of over a century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 2014. The Hotel Brown in Flasher has had numerous names since it was built in 1910 but it is remembered as the local gathering place for travelers and locals, especially in the 1930s and 1940s. It is one of the oldest buildings in the community in its original location and it still serves the community by providing lodging.

Location

202 Main St. N.
Flasher, Morton County, North Dakota
46.45451, -101.23252

Categories

COMMERCESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Hotel Brown listed on the National Register?

Hotel Brown was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Hotel Brown?

Hotel Brown is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hotel Brown?

The period of significance for Hotel Brown is recorded as the industrial era.

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