Dakota Block (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Building in North Dakota, USA
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The Dakota Block is a three-story commercial vernacular style building built in 1916. It is within the Downtown Historic District in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| Location | 21 S. 4th St., Grand Forks, North Dakota |
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| Coordinates | 47°55′26″N 97°1′48″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1916 |
| Architectural style | Early Commercial, Vernacular |
| MPS | Downtown Grand Forks MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001320[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 26, 1982 |
The principal facade of the Dakota Block consists of Hebron brick laid in a running bond. It features a single recessed bay delineated by corbelled brick and a stone cornice. The first floor has rusticated corner piers supporting pilaster strips which extend to the top of the building. Topping the front is a stone coping with a raised central parapet holding a name block inscribed "Dakota Block". The rear and sides of the building are constructed of common brick and are devoid of embellishment, save for a cast iron fire escape.[2]