John Dwan Office Building
Listed as “Dwan, John, Office Building” · Also known as 3M/Dwan Building; The Sandpaper Museum
About John Dwan Office Building
John Dwan Office Building, at 201 Waterfront Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 11, 1992. The Register lists it for its industry and commerce, at the state level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 60 other Minnesota listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isOffice building in Two Harbors, United States of America. 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 · 33 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
201 Waterfront Dr., Two Harbors · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of John Dwan Office Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about John Dwan Office Building
Is John Dwan Office Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 11, 1992 (Register number 92000700).
Is John Dwan Office Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Split Rock Light Station, 18.9 miles away.
Can you visit John Dwan Office Building?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of John Dwan Office Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 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 93202186 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.