Stillwater in Washington County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Karst Block
Stillwater National Historic District
listed as a
Contributing Member
of the District
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.
Location. 45° 3.362′ N, 92° 48.345′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, Minnesota, in Washington County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 95) south of Myrtle Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 South Main Street, Stillwater MN 55082, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lumbermen's Exchange Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Minnesota (within shouting distance of this marker); 1884 Upper St. Croix River Log Jam (within shouting distance of this marker); 226 East Myrtle Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 114 North Main Street (about 400 feet away); Northern States Power Company Division Offices (about 400 feet away); Stillwater-Houlton Interstate Bridge (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Regarding John Karst Block. Excerpt from historic district registration form:
John Karst -Block. 1891 (Main Street Square, north portion, #276): This is a two-story building of red brick with a flat roof and a brick foundation. The storefront has been altered to match #275. The second story windows have been removed and the three openings infilled with brick. Terra cotta trim above these windows has foliated and circular patterns of differing designs. The parapet is decorative brick with a central name and date block.
Also see . . . Stillwater Commercial Historic District Registration Form. (Submitted on September 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.