Devils Lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mac's Lounge
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023
1. Mac's Lounge 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 1895.
Location. 48° 6.698′ N, 98° 51.657′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. Marker is on 4th Street Northeast just west of 4th Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling west. 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: 318 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); Devils Lake State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Vangs Jewelry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Devils Lake Flood Management (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Devils Lake Commercial District (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolworth's
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Regarding Mac's Lounge. Contributing property, Devils Lake Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places #89001675.
From the National Register Nomination: Mac’s Lounge (1895)
With its Romanesque design and arched corbel table, this two-story brick structure makes stylistic reference to the earliest building in the District (I.O.O.F. Hall). Although the ragged western edge of the façade denotes partial demolition, the building’s corbel work provides an important counterpoint to the more typical corbel treatments exhibited by its eastern neighbor (Jamieson Block).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. Mac's LoungeThe marker is 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 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
