Devils Lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Degendorf & Dickson Building
213 5th Street Northeast
— Devils Lake Commercial District —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023
1. Degendorf & Dickson Building Marker
contributes to the
Devils Lake Commercial District
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
1989
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 48° 6.776′ N, 98° 51.752′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. Marker is on 5th Street Northeast just west of 3rd Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the south/front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 5th Street Northeast, Devils Lake ND 58301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Motor Parts, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Majestic Cleaners (within shouting distance of this marker); Nash-Finch Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kelly Building (about 500 feet away); Keating's Furniture Annex (about 500 feet away); Chantilly House (about 500 feet away);
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Regarding Degendorf & Dickson Building. Contributing property, Devils Lake Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places #89001675.
From the National Register Nomination:
Degendorf & Dickson Blacksmiths (ca. 1915)
Single story brick structure with triangular pediment and crenellations common to similar period buildings. Stylistically consistent with other auto dealerships found in the District however, the building’s original function was that of blacksmithing. Degendorf & Dickson Blacksmiths serviced wagons and farm machinery throughout the Devils Lake region.The Commercial District presents a collection of structures reflecting, in one aspect or another, the evolution of Devils Lake from the railroad era to the age of the automobile. The physical appearance of the Commercial District building stock may be characterized as two-story and predominantly brick, with gradations in the color and in the size and craftsmanship of mortar joints. The bulk of Commercial District properties in Devils Lake are
in many respects connected to events of railroad expansion in northeastern North Dakota. Railroad tributaries enabled merchants to make quick shipments, and abundant supplies of fuel, wood and coal were added inducements for retail growth. Most of the Commercial District growth took place within the context of two major development periods: The First Dakota Boom between 1879 and 1886, and The Second Dakota Boom, 1898-1917. Outside boom periods, the character of District properties was undoubtedly shaped by the latent effects of increased rail traffic and a broadening exposure to new methods and fashions in the building industry.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 20232. Degendorf & Dickson Building MarkerThe marker is mounted on the right side of the entrance.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Devils Lake Commercial District
Also see . . . Devils Lake Commercial District (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Devils Lake Commercial District in Devils Lake, North Dakota is a 15-acre historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.(Submitted on February 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023
3. Degendorf & Dickson Building (southeast elevation)
From the National Register Nomination: The adjacent Lake Chevrolet building was demolished in June 2013. The demolition revealed a painted sign on the east side of the Degendorf & Dickson Building that reads “Generator Starter; Ehlen Bros. Electric; Magneto Speedometer” in alternating black letters on a white background with white letters on a black background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 113 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
