Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

Washington School

School in 2009
Location 422 N. Sixth St., Grand Forks, North Dakota
Coordinates 47°55′34″N 97°2′18″W / 47.92611°N 97.03833°W / 47.92611; -97.03833Coordinates: 47°55′34″N 97°2′18″W / 47.92611°N 97.03833°W / 47.92611; -97.03833
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1907
Architect Edwards,William J. ; Melby & Standahl
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 92000035[1]
Added to NRHP February 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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Norene Roberts (May 1, 1981). "NRHP Registration: Washington School" (PDF). National Park Service. and Accompanying six photos, exterior, from 1991


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