Masonic Block (Fargo, North Dakota)

Masonic Block
Location: 11 S. 8th St., Fargo, North Dakota
Area: less than one acre
Built: 1884
Architect: Daniels,Charles N.; McHench,Andrew
Architectural style: Early Commercial
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 79001771[1]
Added to NRHP: August 3, 1979

The Masonic Block in Fargo, North Dakota, also known as Dakota Business College or Watkins Block, is an Early Commercial style building built in 1884. It has served as a college, as a clubhouse, and as a specialty store. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

The listing included one contributing building, on an area of less than 1 acre (0.40 ha).[1]

The building is most known for its educational function.[2]

It was designed by Minnesota architect Charles N. Daniels. It is one of few commercial structures in Fargo that survived a fire in 1893.[2]

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