Locke Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Locke Block
Locke Block, at 405 Fifth St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 24, 1986. It was among the first 5 of Devils Lake’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Chicago School, as it does for 3 other North Dakota listings. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
405 Fifth St., Devils Lake · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Locke Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Locke Block
Is Locke Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 24, 1986 (Register number 86001915).
Is Locke Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Locke 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 Locke 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 75326647 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.