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Address: 10-12 West Main
Ownership: name: Russell—Vorell Partnership
El Public address: 2200 Second Street SW, Rochester, Minn 55901 Roll#77 Frame 24
- --- Historic Name: Post Office Building
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Common Name Unknown ❑ estimated
Date of Construction: 1908 9 documented
T_ Architect: Unknown
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J Budder: known
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Original Owner- Unknown
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Original Use: B_u�siness Colle e Post Office
� ' YV • 1(/� Present Use: Commercial Strurtirp
Research Sources:
,' { ❑ abstract of title El city directories
W �— I ❑ plat records/maps 9 sewer/water permits
E. tax cards ❑ obituaries
TT �— 2 ` ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
LA j E ® Sanborn maps—gates 1912
Bibliography:
Q , Q Willson Job List
---- ----1 Sewer and water permits not in files
oek Department of Sanitation
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structurelsite,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials.Discuss significant architectural features.
This two-story commercial structure has a rectangular plan with an inset open lobby
area protected by a flat roof. The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists df
three solid glass entrances , one on either side of the ticket booth , and a third
manager' s entrance to one side. The upper level features 1/1 double-hung windows
with slightly arched keystones and moulded limestone sills. The bearing wall
construction is finished in limestone and features molded and dentiled limestone
cornice, with limestone blocks at the corners. It has a flat-built-up roof, which
is perpendicular to the street.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property was built in 1908 for use for offices and shops and to house
the post office, located in those times in privately owned buildings.
Some years later in 1934, the Rialto Theatre under the management of A. M.
Russill, manager of the Ellen Theatre directly across Main Street, underwent
a decoration by Fred. F. Willson.
This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register because
of its historical significance and because of its architectural significance.
INTEGRITY: Assess the degree to which the structure/site,and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of the
property.
The historic integrity of this property has been retained due to the survival
of original design and materials and continuity of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structurelsite may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
)AT'lE.S R, IYIODONALD ARCHITECTS P.C.
Name Acreage:
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Address: USGS Quad*
1VISSOULA, A".0NTANA 59807
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