Jenne Block
National Register of Historic Places

Jenne Block

Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming
Listed
January 6, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001600

About this property

The Jenne Block is a two-story brick commercial building in downtown Douglas, Wyoming. It is described as the most ornate commercial building in Douglas, with extensive terra cotta detailing. It was built for rancher and businessman Jacob Jenne by contractor Edward A. Reavill in 1916. The building housed a bank and the local Douglas Enterprise newspaper, as well as professional offices. The rectangular building measures 100 feet (30 m) long by 26 feet (7.9 m) wide. The corner entrance is set at an angle to face the Center and South Third Streets intersection and is topped by a terra cotta crest with a JJ monogram. A raised entry at the middle of the long side provides access to the upper floors, with a basement stair set underneath. The elevations that do not face the street are blank expanses of brick. Jenne Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1998. Morton Mansion (Douglas, Wyoming), built for Jacob Jenne's brother John (Jenne) Morton in Douglas Jenne Block (Building) at the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office

Location

301 Center St.
Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming
42.75924, -105.38366

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Jenne Block listed on the National Register?

Jenne Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Jenne Block?

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

What is the period of significance for Jenne Block?

The period of significance for Jenne Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.

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