Howard Block
Also known as Central Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Howard Block
Howard Block, at 201--205 Huron Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 17, 1994. It was among the first 9 of Port Huron’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 180 other Michigan listings. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCommercial building located at 201-205 Huron Avenue in Port Huron, Michigan. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 62 MB · National Archives↗1875 to today
- 1875Built
- 1994Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 32 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
201--205 Huron Ave., Port Huron · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Howard Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Howard Block
Is Howard Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 17, 1994 (Register number 94000251).
Is Howard Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is HURON (lightship), 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Howard Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Howard Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 62 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25340489 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.