About this property
The Masonic Block in Fargo, North Dakota, also known as Dakota Business College or Watkins Block, is an Early Commercial style building built in 1884. It was designed by Fargo architects Daniels & Proctor. The building gets its name from the fact that one of the original tenants of the building was a local Masonic lodge.
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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 79001771. It was listed on August 2, 1979.
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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 Masonic Block listed on the National Register?
Masonic Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Masonic Block?
Masonic Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Masonic Block?
The period of significance for Masonic Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Masonic Block?
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