Edgar Building

GRAND FORKS, UNITED STATES

Edgar Building

A small downtown commercial block in Grand Forks, North Dakota, known for its Zigzag Moderne details. Its exact construction date is not recorded.

At a glance

The Edgar Building stands in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The listed property covers less than one acre and contains a single contributing building. Its construction date is unclear.

History

Local records do not establish when the Edgar Building was built. The building appears in a 1981 study of historical resources in Downtown Grand Forks. Two years later it was listed on the National Register.

What you see

The building features Zigzag Moderne architecture. Decorative geometric patterns typical of that style mark its facade.

Cultural significance

The Edgar Building is documented in the North Dakota Cultural Resources Survey. Its National Register listing recognizes the structure as part of the city’s downtown heritage.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Grand Forks
Coordinates: 47.9242, -97.0294
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places: 1983

Practical information & getting there

The Edgar Building is in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota. Street access is straightforward; check local parking before you visit.

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