Stop 7: Masonic Block – 9 8th Street S. (National Register)
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This building was erected by Andrew McHench in 1884 to house the Masonic Shiloh Lodge No. 8 with stores on the first floor. The building was associated with F. L. Watkins and his Dakota Business College from 1891 until 1978.
It is an outstanding example of High Victorian Gothic commercial architecture, designed by architect Charles N. Daniels; note the elaborate cornice and parapet topped with finials. This building was listed in the National Register in 1979.