Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

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Washington School
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Location422 N. Sixth St., Grand Forks, North Dakota
Coordinates 47°55′34″N97°2′18″W / 47.92611°N 97.03833°W / 47.92611; -97.03833 Coordinates: 47°55′34″N97°2′18″W / 47.92611°N 97.03833°W / 47.92611; -97.03833
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1907
ArchitectEdwards, William J. ; Melby & Standahl
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 92000035 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1992

Washington School is a building in Grand Forks, North Dakota that was built in 1907. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. [1] [2]

It was designed by William J. Edwards in Classical Revival style, and was built by contractors Melby & Standahl. Rusticated limestone forming walls of the basement level is the only true stone used in the building; the ornamental details on the upper stories are made of cast stone. [2]

The listing is for an area of 1 acre (0.40 ha) with just the one contributing building. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Norene Roberts (May 1, 1981). "NRHP Registration: Washington School". National Park Service. and Accompanying six photos, exterior, from 1991