Duane Block
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About Duane Block
Duane Block, at 387--401 Broadway, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 16, 1987. It was among the first 10 of Lorain’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Lorain, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
387--401 Broadway, Lorain · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Duane Block
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Questions about Duane Block
Is Duane Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 16, 1987 (Register number 87001248).
Is Duane Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Mercer Langston House, 12.3 miles away.
Can you visit Duane 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 Duane Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 71989807 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.