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Lohman Block
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National Register of Historic Places

Lohman Block

Also known as M.J.W. Block

Chinook’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 19, 1980; only 120 of Montana’s 1,242 listings are older
Listed 1980Chinook

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

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About Lohman Block

Lohman Block, at 239-225 Indiana St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 19, 1980: the first place in Chinook to be listed. Only 120 of Montana’s 1,242 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isChinook, Montana, a building on the US National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 30 MB · National Archives↗
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239-225 Indiana St., Chinook · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Lohman Block

Is Lohman Block on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 19, 1980 (Register number 80002399).

Is Lohman Block a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Montana has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw, 14.9 miles away.

Can you visit Lohman 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 Lohman Block?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 71975648 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.