Perham Village Hall and Fire Station

Perham Village Hall and Fire Station, also known as the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce, is a historic building located in Perham, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 1906, the two-story brick structure replaced the old village hall that was in need of repair. A bond issue was passed by voters to construct a new building designed by Minneapolis architect Fremont D. Orff. Local contactor Alex Nelson was responsible for construction on the site of the old hall. The building features a rectangular plan, hip roof, and a corner bay with an open tower that rises above the roofline. It was designed as a multi-purpose facility.[2] Council chambers, the fire station and jail were housed on the main floor, and a large hall used for various community functions was located on the second floor. City offices were moved to a different building in 1962, and the fire department moved to their own facility in 1977. The city retained ownership of the building and it continues to serve other city departments. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

Perham Village Hall and Fire Station
Location153 E. Main
Perham, Minnesota
Coordinates46°35′38″N 95°34′18″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1906
Built byAlex Nelson
ArchitectFremont D. Orff
NRHP reference No.86002122[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 31, 1986

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Camille Kudzia. "Perham Village Hall and Fire Station". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-12-27. with photos


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