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

Shannon Building

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

1. Shannon 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 (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 48° 6.697′ N, 98° 51.583′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. It is on 4th Street Northeast just east of 4th Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the right side of the recessed front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 4th Street Northeast, Devils Lake ND 58301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Red River Valley.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Antiques Store (a few steps from this marker); Gilbertson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Flynn & Traynor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bangs-Wineman Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Origin of Devils Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Devils Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lake “Mníwakháŋ” (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Theater (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Devils Lake.

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

From the National Register Nomination: Ziegler’s Fabrics (ca. 1930)
One of the District’s few examples of the Art Deco mode. Minimally ornamented at roof level where vertical ribs in the mid-section are extended as decorative pier caps to form slight crenellations. Overall contrast
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

2. Shannon Building
This is one of the many extant Joseph A. Shannon-designed buildings in Devils Lake. The marker is mounted on the right side of the entrance — obscured here by the white vehicle in the foreground.
is achieved with light and dark brick.
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.

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1. Joseph A. Shannon (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Joseph A. Shannon was an architect in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He has been termed “the city's first true architect.” He apparently had no formal degree in architecture, yet applied for certification and became one of North Dakota's first licensed architects. He designed 17 buildings in Devils Lake, of which 15 survived in 2001. Shannon was born March 21, 1859, and grew up in Edina, Missouri. In Minnesota he worked as a carpenter, then established a homestead near Bristol, South Dakota, and later worked as a carpenter at Fort Sisseton in South Dakota. He later served as president of the North Dakota State Board of Architecture. He lived in Devils Lake until his death on January 25, 1934.

(Submitted on February 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. 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 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.