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

Woolworth's

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

1. Woolworth's 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 1891.

Location. 48° 6.699′ N, 98° 51.683′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. Marker is on 4th Street Northeast just east of 3rd Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 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. Jamieson Block (a few steps from this marker); Mac's Lounge (within shouting distance of this marker); Vangs Jewelry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Devils Lake State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Devils Lake Flood Management (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Devils Lake Commercial District

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Keating's Furniture Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); Nash-Finch Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Devils Lake.

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

From the National Register Nomination: Woolworth’s (ca. 1891-98)
Three bays framed by piers and a corbelled cornice are the stylistic treatments of this simple commercial design. Some window in-fill has occurred above the replacement sash and a small portion of the original parapet has been removed. Other alterations are typical for contributing buildings in the commercial core.
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
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

2. Woolworth's Marker
Marker is on the right side of the front entrance.
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 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Woolworth's Building (<i>facade detail</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

3. Woolworth's Building (facade detail)

Woolworth's Building (<i>north/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

4. Woolworth's Building (north/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 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.