Virginia City Hall

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Virginia City Hall
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Virginia City Hall viewed from the south
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Location327 1st Street S., Virginia, Minnesota
Coordinates 47°31′21″N92°32′11″W / 47.52250°N 92.53639°W / 47.52250; -92.53639
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1923–24
Built byEvenson & Utterberg Co.
ArchitectElwin H. Berg
Architectural style Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No. 04000539 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 26, 2004

Virginia City Hall is the seat of government for Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by architect Frederick German [2] and built from 1923 to 1924. It continues to house municipal offices, the Virginia Police Department, and a public meeting hall. [3] Virginia City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its local significance in the theme of politics/government. [4] It was nominated for being the long-serving seat of Virginia's municipal government. [3]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "F. G. German Came Here in 1892 PIONEER DIES". Duluth Herald . October 1937. p. 14.
  3. 1 2 Tschofen, Carmen (2003-07-15). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Virginia City Hall". National Park Service. Retrieved 2018-06-28. With five accompanying photos from 2003
  4. "Virginia City Hall". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2018-06-28.