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Heins Block
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National Register of Historic Places

Heins Block

On the National Register since 200125 years
Commercial Queen AnneListed 2001Olivia

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Heins Block

Heins Block, at 102-104 N. 9th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 2001. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Commercial Queen Anne, as it does for 2 other Minnesota listings.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 49 MB · National Archives↗
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102-104 N. 9th St., Olivia

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Questions about Heins Block

Is Heins Block on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 2001 (Register number 01000842).

Is Heins Block a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Heins 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 Heins Block?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 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 93202764 · Wikidata · old views from Olivia’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.