Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Minnesota - Crow Wing County
Crow Wing County Minnesota has 40 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of National significance and 14 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Fawcett, Wilford H., House, Ironton Sintering Plant Complex, Crow Wing State Park, Elevated Metal Water Tank, Crosby and Elevated Metal Water Tank, Cuyuna.

Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Native American, Middle Woodland, Archaic, Late Woodland, Woodland and Blackduck Phase dating back to 2999 BC.

Several famous people are associated with these Crow Wing County historic places including Wilford H. Fawcett and Werner Hemstead.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Crow Wing County places including Magney & Tussler, Hanna Mining Co., Des Moines Bridge & Iron Co., Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co., Minneapolis Steel Machinery Co., Northern Pacific Engineering Dept., Alden & Harris, Hubert Swanson, P.C. Bettenburg and National Park Service. Prominent architectural styles found in Crow Wing Country are Classical Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman and Colonial Revival.

Brainerd Public Library (added 1980 - - #80002022)
206 N. 7th St. , Brainerd
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Education, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
Library
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
Library
More Information:
archives document
Brainerd Water Tower (added 1974 - - #74001014)
Washington at 6th St. , Brainerd
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wolff,L.P.
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Bridge No. 5265--Garrison (added 1998 - - #98000681)
US-169 near Mille Lacs Lake , Garrison
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Civilian Conservation Corps, National Park Service
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
archives document
Broach, H. H., House (added 1980 - - #80002037)
Also known as Shawano House
Pequot Blvd. , Pequot Lakes
SH5544, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Outdoor Recreation, Single Dwelling, Street Furniture/Object
Current Function:
Domestic, Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Outdoor Recreation, Single Dwelling, Street Furniture/Object
More Information:
archives document
Cole, A.L., Memorial Building (added 2004 - - #04000530)
4285 Tower Square , Pequot Lakes
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Entertainment/Recreation, Social History, Politics/Government
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government, Recreation And Culture, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Government Office, Meeting Hall, Theater
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, Theater
More Information:
archives document
Cross Lake Camp and Log Dump District (added 1973 - - #73002332)
N of Cross Lake , Cross Lake
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Crow Wing County Courthouse and Jail (added 1980 - - #80002023)
326 Laurel St. , Brainerd
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Alden & Harris
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Government Office
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Government Office
More Information:
archives document
Crow Wing State Park (added 1970 - - #70000288)
Also known as Crow Wing
Off MN 371 , Baxter
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Historic - Aboriginal
Cultural Affiliation:
Chippewa, Dakota, American,Rural
Period of Significance:
1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Village Site
Current Function:
Landscape
Current Sub-function:
Park
More Information:
archives document
Deerwood Auditorium (added 1995 - - #95001376)
23770 Forest Rd. , Deerwood
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
WPA, Buetow, Carl H.
Architectural Style:
Moderne
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education, Government, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Auditorium, City Hall, Fire Station, Library, Sport Facility
Current Function:
Government, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Auditorium, City Hall, Correctional Facility, Sport Facility
More Information:
archives document
Elevated Metal Water Tank, Crosby (added 1980 - - #80002027)
West side First Ave. E., bet. First and Second Sts. N. , Crosby
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Des Moines Bridge & Iron Co.
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Elevated Metal Water Tank, Cuyuna (added 1980 - - #80002028)
North St., N side, W of Chicago Ave. , Cuyuna
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Minneapolis Steel Machinery Co.
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Elevated Metal Water Tank, Deerwood (added 1980 - - #80002029)
211 Maple St. , Deerwood
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Des Moines Bridge & Iron Co.
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Elevated Metal Water Tank, Ironton (added 1980 - - #80002030)
7th St., S side, W of Viola Ave. , Ironton
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co.
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Elevated Metal Water Tank, Trommald (added 1980 - - #80002038)
In Trommald , Trommald
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co.
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Community Planning And Development
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Public Works
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Fawcett, Wilford H., House (added 1980 - - #80002036)
Also known as Fawcett House at Breezy Point
Off Co. Hwy. 4 , Breezy Point
SH5544, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Magney & Tussler
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
Fawcett,Wilford H.
Significant Year:
1928, 1922
Area of Significance:
Literature, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Camp
More Information:
archives document
Fort Flatmouth Mounds (added 1973 - - #73000975)
Address Restricted , Crosslake
McGhiever, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Native American
Period of Significance:
1499-1000 AD
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Village Site
Current Function:
Landscape
Current Sub-function:
Unoccupied Land
Franklin Junior High School (added 2009 - - #09000406)
Also known as Franklin Arts Center
1001 Kingwood St. , Brainerd
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Boerner, Francis C. & Ernest Croft, Swanson, Hubert
Architectural Style:
Other, Late Gothic Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Professional
More Information:
archives document
Garrison Concourse (added 2013 - - #13000882)
Jct. of MN 169 & MN 18, Garrison
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Gordon-Schaust Site (added 1974 - - #74001015)
Address Restricted , Cross Lake
McGhiever, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Native American
Period of Significance:
1499-1000 AD
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Education
Grand View Lodge (added 1980 - - #80002034)
Off Co. Hwy. 77 , Nisswa
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Hotel, Outdoor Recreation
More Information:
archives document
Hemstead, Werner, House (added 1980 - - #80002024)
303 N. 4th St. , Brainerd
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Historic Person:
Hemstead,Werner
Significant Year:
1900
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Ironton City Hall (added 2002 - - #02000637)
Also known as Ironton Village Hall
309 3rd St. , Ironton
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Social History, Politics/Government
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education, Government, Recreation And Culture, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Auditorium, City Hall, Civic, Correctional Facility, Fire Station, Library, Meeting Hall
Current Function:
Education, Government
Current Sub-function:
City Hall, Fire Station, Library
More Information:
archives document
Ironton Sintering Plant Complex (added 1980 - - #80002031)
Also known as Ironton Sintering Plant Site
Co. Hwy. 30 , Crosby
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Hanna Mining Co.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Industry, Invention
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function:
Manufacturing Facility
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Kenney Lake Overlook (added 2015 - - #15000789)
Garrison, Garrison
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949 AD
Milford Mine Historic District (added 2011 - - #11000525)
1 mi. SW of jct. of MN 6 and Cty. Rd. 30, Wolford
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Industry, Historic - Non-Aboriginal
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
More Information:
archives document
Minnesota and International Railroad Freight House and Shelter Shed (added 1980 - - #80002033)
Also known as Lake Hubert Depot
Co. Hwy. 30 , Nissawa
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Entertainment/Recreation, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Minnewawa Lodge (added 1980 - - #80002035)
Co. Hwy. 13 , Nisswa
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Outdoor Recreation
Current Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Hotel, Outdoor Recreation
More Information:
archives document
Northern Pacific Railroad Shops Historic District (added 1989 - - #88003024)
Also known as Burlington Northern Shops;International Trade Center
Roughly bounded by the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, Laurel and 13th Sts. , Brainerd
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Northern Pacific Engineering Dept.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Industry/Processing/Extraction, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function:
Manufacturing Facility
More Information:
archives document
Parker Building (added 1980 - - #80002025)
Also known as Citizens State Bank
623 Laurel St. , Brainerd
Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Financial Institution
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Business, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Pequot Fire Lookout Tower (added 2017 - - #100001297)
County Road 11 about 0.5 miles east of County Road 112, Pequot Lakes
US National Archives bot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Conservation, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1935-1966 AD
Pine Lake Mound (added 1973 - - #73002336)
Address Restricted , Pine Lake
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Red River Trail: Crow Wing Section (added 1991 - - #90002201)
Also known as Woods Trail;Crow Wing Trail;Pembina Trail
Off Co. Hwy. 27, Crow Wing State Park, Ft. Ripley Twp. , Baxter
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Transportation
Period of Significance:
1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Pedestrian Related
More Information:
archives document
Round Lake Outlet Site (21CW48) (added 1984 - - #84003934)
Also known as 21CW48
Address Restricted , Fort Ripley
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Middle Woodland, Archaic
Period of Significance:
1000-2999 BC, 1000 AD-999 BC
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Landscape
Current Sub-function:
Unoccupied Land
Sebre Lake Site (21-CW-55) (added 1984 - - #84000445)
Also known as 21-CW-55
Address Restricted , Fort Ripley
Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Middle Woodland, Archaic, Late Woodland
Period of Significance:
500-999 BC, 499-0 BC, 499-0 AD, 2500-2999 BC, 2000-2499 BC, 1500-1999 BC, 1000-500 AD, 1000-1499 BC
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Domestic, Landscape
Current Sub-function:
Camp, Unoccupied Land
Soo Line Depot (added 1980 - - #80002026)
Also known as Crosby Railroad Depot/Historical Society
1st St., N. and 1st Ave., E. , Crosby
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Transportation, Industry
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Spina Hotel (added 1980 - - #80002032)
Curtis Ave. and 4th St. , Ironton
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Hotel, Restaurant, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government
Current Sub-function:
Business, Hotel, Post Office, Restaurant, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
St. Alban's Bay Culvert at Mille Lacs Lake (added 2015 - - #15000788)
Garrison, Garrison
McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949 AD
St. Columba Mission Site (added 1973 - - #73000974)
Address Restricted , Nissawa
Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Historic - Non-Aboriginal
Cultural Affiliation:
American
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Church School, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Landscape
Upper Hay Lake Archeological District (added 1974 - - #74001016)
Address Restricted , Jenkins
McGhiever, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Woodland,Blackduck Phase
Period of Significance:
1749-1500 AD, 1499-1000 AD, 1000-500 AD
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Village Site
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Workers' Hall (added 1980 - - #80004878)
Also known as Masonic Hall
Off MN 210 , Crosby
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Owner:
Private
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