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Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

Coordinates: 47°55′34″N 97°2′18″W / 47.92611°N 97.03833°W / 47.92611; -97.03833
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Washington School
School in 2009
Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota) is located in North Dakota
Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota) is located in the United States
Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Location422 N. Sixth St., Grand Forks, North Dakota
Coordinates47°55′34″N 97°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 styleClassical 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]

References

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