Dakota Block (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

The Dakota Block is a three-story commercial vernacular style building built in 1916. It is within the Downtown Historic District in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Dakota Block
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	21 S. 4th St., Grand Forks, North Dakota
Coordinates	47°55′26″N 97°1′48″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1916
Architectural style	Early Commercial, Vernacular
MPS	Downtown Grand Forks MRA
NRHP reference No.	82001320[1]
Added to NRHP	October 26, 1982

The principal facade of the Dakota Block consists of Hebron brick laid in a running bond. It features a single recessed bay delineated by corbelled brick and a stone cornice. The first floor has rusticated corner piers supporting pilaster strips which extend to the top of the building. Topping the front is a stone coping with a raised central parapet holding a name block inscribed "Dakota Block". The rear and sides of the building are constructed of common brick and are devoid of embellishment, save for a cast iron fire escape.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Kudzia, C. (1982-10-26). "Dakota Block". NORTH DAKOTA CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY Base Data Form. National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-09-30.