Devils Lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Flynn & Traynor Building

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

1. Flynn & Traynor Building Marker

Inscription. 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 1935.

Location. 48° 6.698′ N, 98° 51.553′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. Marker is on 4th Street Northeast just west of 5th Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the right edge of the north/front façade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 4th 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. Gilbertson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Shannon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Devils Lake Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Antiques Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Bangs-Wineman Block

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Origin of Devils Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lake “Mníwakháŋ” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Devils Lake.

Regarding Flynn & Traynor Building. Contributing property, Devils Lake Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places #89001675.

From the National Register Nomination: Ben Franklin Store (ca. 1935)
Stylistically one of the most restrained buildings in the District, this former auto showroom offers an example of simple brick and tile geometry used for minimal surface texture and decoration during this period. Contrasting brick soldier courses, tile parapet coping, and decorative stacked bond are used to frame the display window. The building is located adjacent to two other former auto dealerships.
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
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

2. Flynn & Traynor Building Marker
The marker is at the right/west edge of the front façade, on the right side of the main entrance.
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.

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.)

Flynn & Traynor Building (<i>north/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

3. Flynn & Traynor Building (north/front elevation)

Flynn & Traynor Building (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

4. Flynn & Traynor Building (northeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 109 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.