Ronald N. Davies Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Grand Forks, ND

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102 North 4th Street, ND, Grand Forks

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Square Footage		Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	41683	Stories/Levels:	3
First Floor Area:	11399	Perimeter:	485(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	20654	Depth:	98(Linear Ft.)
		Height:	62(Linear Ft.)
		Length:	122(Linear Ft.)

Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1905	1906	Original Construction	James Knox Taylor
1920	1920	Screen Changes for Lock Boxes	James Wentworth
1936	1936	Extension of Existing Building by 69'	Louis Simon
1938	1938	New Landscaping	Leroy Bartin
1941	1941	New Bookcase Doors in Judge's Library	Federal Works Agency
1960	1960	Remodeled Basement, 1st Floor Offices & Entry	General Services Administration
1961	1961	Courtroom Alterations	General Services Administration
1964	1964	Stair Tower Addition & Renovation	Kurke Associates
1966	1966	Basement Alterations & H.C. Ramp Installation	General Services Administration
1969	1969	Roof Repairs	General Services Administration
1972	1972	Window Replacement	General Services Administration
1975	1975	Heating Modification & Pipe Replacements	General Services Administration
1979	1979	Handicap Modifications	Cook Associates
1981	1981	Painting & Emergency Systems Upgrade	General Services Administration
1986	1986	Window Replacement	General Services Administration
1993	1993	Asbestos Abatement	General Services Administration
1997	0	Elevator Modernization	CTA Architects Engineers
2005	0	Courthouse Lobby Remodel	Mauchler Bartram Architects

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Ronald N. Davies Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Grand Forks, ND

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Size:NA Description:Rusting handrail is staining the granite step and causing it to spall Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical first floor modern aluminum window with an arched transom infilled with an aluminum panel Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical second floor modern aluminum window with aluminum infill panel in the transom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Limestone cartouche and balustraded parapet over the west entry Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exposed metal tie holding the parapet cap together Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Damaged limestone balusters Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Top of the limestone cornice with remnants of the bird deterant adhesive remaining at the edge Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:South elevation Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Granite steps and cheek wall at the south entry Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Full scale drawing of the cast iron light fixture originally mounted on either side of the south entry Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Chipped corner and poorly repaired crack in the bottom step of the south stair Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Transition between the original building (left) and the addition (right) Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Dirt and staining on the limestone cornice Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:CMU block elevator enclosure painted white behind the window Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Crack in the limestone with a failed repair Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Limestone window sill and surround at the first floor with a crack and previous patch Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:South and east facades Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:North end of the east elevation Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Area of improperly repointed brick on the east facade Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Spalling bricks on the east facade parapet Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:East and north elevations Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:1964 exit stair addition on the north facade Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original brackets remain on the north elevation though the canopy was removed Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:North elevation Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Light court with bird wire over it Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:The bird wire is rusting and staining the limestone Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Bird wire attachment has damaged the balusters Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stained limestone cornice on the west wall of the light court Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Courtroom windows in the light court Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:East wall of the light court Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:SW stair with cast iron risers and stringers and marble treads and a cast and wrought iron handrail Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Plaster finish on the underside of the stair Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble wainscot and cap on the walls adjacent to the stair Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble treads and intermediate landings at the southwest stair Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Terrazzo skirt, risers and treads on the southwest stair from the basement to the first floor Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:1906 corridor with original monolithically poured terrazzo flooring with marble borders and marble base, wainscot and cap on the plaster walls Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:1906 third floor corridor with original floor and wall finishes Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Corridor to women's restroom with original floor and wall finishes and original light fixture Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original pendant hung light fixture Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Transition between the monolithically poured 1906 terrazzo and the 1936 terrazzo with brass divider strips Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:1936 corridor with terrazzo flooring with brass divider strips and marble border and plaster walls with marble base and wood chair rail Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Corridor with modern fire wall constructed at the end of it Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:1936 corridor adjacent to the light court with historic wood sills and moulding at the windows Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Soffit around the windows in the corridor Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Elevator lobby with original door trim and marble plinth and new doors Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modern fire doors in the elevator lobby with original wall and floor finishes Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic wood door trim and wood two panel half lite door with a transom above Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic wood door trim and wood two panel half lite door with the door and transom glazing obscured Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic wood trim and wood two panel half lite door without a transom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern hollow metal door frame and flush wood door Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:First floor lobby with historic floor, ceiling and exterior wall finishes and new finishes on interior walls Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:New walls that replicate the look of the original post office boxes Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:New wall replicating the look of the Post Office boxes and cashier windows Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern wall replicating the look of the cashier windows in the lobby Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original marble base and wainscot on the plaster exterior wall and original plaster ceiling in the lobby with new light fixtures Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original bulletin board in the lobby Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Repairs in the terrazzo flooring Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Terrazzo flooring with marble border and wall base in the first floor south vestibule Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original vault door frame and interior doors Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original custom sheet metal shelving unit in the vault Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Looking toward the front of the courtroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Front of the courtroom with original plaster wall detailing with acoustic tiles applied to the center of the raised panels Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:East courtroom wall with decorative plaster carved leaf swags and keystones Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original plaster walls and ceilings with applied acoustic tiles and modern pendant light fixtures Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking down at the courtroom furniture layout from a lift Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Coffered plaster ceiling with historic incandescent fixture with a plaster rosette surround Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:West wall of the courtroom with plaster panels and wood trim and pediment at the entry doors Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood trim and pediment around the courtroom doors and transom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Pediment of the courtroom door is pulling away from the wall Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Interior set of swinging courtroom doors covered with leather attached with brass upholstery nails Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Wood pocket doors on the corridor side of the courtroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic wood paneled door at the front of the courtroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Fake wood paneled door to create the impression of symmetry at the front of the courtroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern flush wood fire door with the historic wood trim at the back of the courtroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Judge's bench, clerk's desk and witness stand Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Jury box with modern chairs Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood bar Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood public seating benches Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Antechamber with original finishes and a stair leading to what was the Petit Jury Room Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Painted cast iron stair with wood cap leads to the Petit Jury Room two panel half lite wood door with historic room name on the glazing Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Judge's chamber with original wood base, chair rail, doors and trim with a dark stained finish Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Clerk's office with original flooring and wall finishes Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern door to the 1964 exit stair installed in the location of an original window Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Judge's library with original built in wood cabinets with glass doors Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Gap between the built in bookshelves where a window was originally located but was removed when the 1964 exit stair was constructed Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original light fixture in the library closet Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original terrazzo flooring and marble wall panels Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original pedestal lavatories with replacement faucets Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original partitions, water closets, mop sink and in floor urinals Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original partitions altered to create an accessible stall Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original wood half lite door and transom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original marble partitions, wood doors and hardware Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original light fixture with a glass globe Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble shower enclosure and in floor urinals in the basement men's restroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original marble shower enclosure and faucet Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Peeling paint on the ceiling above the suspended ceiling in the basement restrooms Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stained marble wall panels and terrazzo flooring and partially installed suspended ceiling in the basement women's restroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original terrazzo flooring is intact in the original swing room which has been converted to office space Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original terrazzo flooring, marble wainscot and fixtures in a private restroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original finishes, fixtures and partitions in the Petit Jury Room women's restroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Main roof with built up roofing and numerous vents spaced across it Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Raised section of the roof over the mechanical room in the attic Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original changing space and marble shower enclosure in a private restroom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Built up roofing on the main roof Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Brick chimney with an original limestone cap and modern concrete cap Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Brick enclosure around the elevator machine room Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern roof hatch on the main roof Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Roofing over the skylight framing on the light court roof Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:New scupper on the skylight framing drains down to the lower section of the light court roof with a cast iron strainer at the internal drain Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Mold growing on the light court roof Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Public sidewalk and planting beds along the west side of the site Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern building sign at the southwest corner of the site Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Crack in the granite edging around the planter beds on the west and south sides of the site Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:South areawell Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Gap between the concrete and granite areawell wall and the granite cladding Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Granite cap and guardrail at the south areawell have shifted and are out of alignment Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Gap between sections of the granite cap that have shifted at the south areawell Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete retaining walls and stair down to the east basement entry Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete retaining walls and flooring in the east areawell Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Building transformer and electrical equipment at the northeast corner of the building Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Accessible ramp with spalling concrete and a modern handrail Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Parking area on the north side of the site Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:First floor tenant space with original plaster walls and wood window sills and trim Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood window trim with modern arched wood infill panel in the first floor tenant space Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original marble base, wainscot and cap in the first floor corridor Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Second floor office with original wood trim and modern suspended ceiling set between the window and transom Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Window transom, pipes and plaster ceiling above the suspended ceiling on the second floor Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Second floor office with original wood trim that has been painted Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Tenant space with original wood base and window moulding, plaster walls and modern suspended ceiling in the jury deliberation room Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern restroom constructed off the new jury deliberation room Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original wood flooring and plaster walls with wood base and chair rail Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Suspended ceiling in the third floor tenant space is located at the top of the original wood window moulding Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic plaster walls with wood base, chair rail, door and window trim in the Petit Jury Room Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood trim, sill and paneling Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic half lite wood door with historic wood trim Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Historic stained three panel door with painted wood trim Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Series of door openings with original wood trim Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Chipped paint on the wood door trim Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wall with wood base, chair rail and door trim and modern wall with rubber base and hollow metal door frame Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original plaster finish on the exterior wall and modern gypsum board interior walls, carpet flooring and suspended ceiling Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modern walls with rubber base, carpet flooring and suspended ceiling Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern flush wood door and frame in gypsum board wall with rubber base Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ductwork and new wall framing above the suspended ceiling Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original plaster ceiling and window transom above the suspended ceiling Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood sill, trim and panels remain intact at some windows Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Basement room with concrete floor, gypsum board walls and ceiling and fluorescent light fixtures Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement room with concrete floor, gypsum board walls and exposed concrete ceiling structure Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement room with concrete floor, gypsum board walls with rubber base and ductwork and pipes run below the ceiling structure Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement space with suspended ceiling grid installed but no acoustic tiles Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original glass light fixture globes stored in the basement Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Crack in the concrete ceiling structure in the basement Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement corridor with concrete floor and gypsum board walls with rubber base Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement corridor with gypsum board walls with rubber base, hollow metal doors and frames, and pipes run below the ceiling structure Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Sump pump in the basement Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Painted concrete floor and walls in a basement mechanical space Grand Forks,ND View Larger
Size:NA Description:Painted structural clay tile wall in the basement Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete housekeeping pads in basement mechanical rooms Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Painted concrete floor and brick structural clay tile walls in basement mechanical rooms Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern boilers in the basement Grand Forks,ND View Larger	Size:NA Description:Cracked fireproofing on a basement beam Grand Forks,ND View Larger