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Northern Block
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National Register of Historic Places

Northern Block

Also known as Bernard's Mini Market/Apartments

On the National Register since 198541 years
Romanesque RevivalListed 1985Superior
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Northern Block

Northern Block, at 2229 East 5th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 27, 1985. It was among the first 12 of Superior’s 15 listings, with seven others the same day. The Register lists it for its town planning, commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Romanesque Revival, as it does for 29 other Wisconsin listings. It was listed as part of Speculative Commercial Blocks of Superior's Boom Period 1888-1892 TR.

What it isHistoric building in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Northern Block

2229 East 5th St., Superior

Directions

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

SMinnesota Point LighthouseSite1.2 miBMartin Pattison HouseAmerican Queen Anne1.2 miStMETEOR (whaleback carrier) (Boundary Decrease)Structure1.5 mi

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Questions about Northern Block

Is Northern Block on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 27, 1985 (Register number 85001471).

Is Northern Block a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cooke, Jay, State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic District, 15.7 miles away.

Can you visit Northern 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 Northern Block?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 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 106778882 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.