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

Paul's Appliance

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

1. Paul's Appliance Marker

Inscription. This building
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 1920.

Location. 48° 6.75′ N, 98° 51.611′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. Marker is on 4th Avenue Northeast just south of 5th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, at the left/north edge of the front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 4th Avenue 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. Locke Block (a few steps from this marker); Bell Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Christie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Chantilly House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kelly Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramsey Drug (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Old Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Devils Lake.

Regarding Paul's Appliance. Contributing property, Devils Lake Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places #89001675.

From the National Register Nomination: Paul’s Appliance (ca. 1920)
Located in a dense concentration of contributing District buildings, the simplicity of this facade stands out in contrast with neighboring buildings that derive their stylistic tendencies from brick corbel work. The variegated brick composition is distinguished by a simple Art Deco geometry which uses light brick and a diamond motif inlay above the windows.
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
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

2. Paul's Appliance Marker
The marker is mounted at the left edge of the front facade.
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 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Paul's Appliance Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

3. Paul's Appliance Building

Today houses Law offices.

Paul’s Appliance Building (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

4. Paul’s Appliance Building (west/front 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 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.