United States Post Office and Courthouse (Devils Lake, North Dakota)

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Location 502 4th St., Devils Lake, North Dakota
Coordinates 48°6′42″N 98°51′29″W / 48.11167°N 98.85806°WCoordinates: 48°6′42″N 98°51′29″W / 48.11167°N 98.85806°W
Area less than one acre
Built 1908
Built by General Construction Co.
Architect Taylor,James Knox
Architectural style Classical Revival
Governing body United States Postal Service
NRHP Reference # 78001993[1]
Added to NRHP June 22, 1978

The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Devils Lake, North Dakota, was built in 1908. It was designed by James Knox Taylor and includes Classical Revival architecture. Also known as Devils Lake Post Office and as the Federal Building, it served historically as a courthouse and as a post office. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]

According to its NRHP nomination, its Greek Revival styling is rare in North Dakota, and especially in Devils Lake, a "small rurally oriented community". In addition, the "quality of materials and workmanship set a nearly unattainable standard among contemporary buildings and, therefore, the 'Federal Building' became a cultural and artistic landmark to the community, a source of prestige still felt and honored."[2]

Lake Region Heritage Center

The building is now home to the Lake Region Heritage Center. Exhibits include local history displays, a post office, a pioneer doctor's room, the original federal courtroom, an early law office, a barber shop, a dentist office and a display of Native American beadwork. The Center also hosts art exhibits in cooperation with the North Dakota Art Gallery Association.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
  2. ↑ Walter L. Bailey (May 3, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: U.S. Post Office and Courthouse". National Park Service. and accompanying photos

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