Carter Block, Saint Cloud

Name: Carter Block
Address: Saint Cloud, United States

#21 among attractions in Saint Cloud

Romanesque architecture

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The Carter Block is a historic mixed-use commercial building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1902 by businessman Wesley Carter to provide retail, office, warehousing, and meeting space in the developing city. The Carter Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 for its local significance in the themes of commerce and social history. It was nominated for encapsulating the social impact of Carter's entrepreneurship. ()

Built: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 45°33'44"N, 94°9'34"W

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Downtown St. CloudSaint Cloud United States

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Carter Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens, Granite City Crossing, Cathedral of Saint Mary.

1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, Saint Cloud
29 min walk • The Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, also known as the Brooks Center, is a 5,159-seat hockey arena in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It is home to the St.
1 miSE
Garden, Botanical garden, Park
Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens, Saint Cloud
27 min walk • Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens are two distinct but adjacent gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River northwest of the intersection of University Drive SE and Kilian Blvd SE, and along the southernmost portion of Riverside Drive SE, in St.
~1980 ftE
Bridge
Granite City Crossing, Saint Cloud
10 min walk • The Granite City Crossing is a bridge that carries Minnesota State Highway 23 across the Mississippi River in the city of St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built to replace the DeSoto Bridge in the same location. Construction began in the fall of 2008, after the demolition of the DeSoto Bridge was completed.
~1380 ftS
Office, Church
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Saint Cloud
7 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Mary located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, is the cathedral and parish church in the Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Diocese serves Central Minnesota and a Catholic population of about 150,000.
~960 ftSW
Beaux-Arts architecture
Stearns County Courthouse, Saint Cloud
5 min walk • The Stearns County Courthouse is the seat of government for Stearns County in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. The Beaux-Arts style building was constructed in 1921 to replace Stearns County's original 1864 courthouse. It stands in a prominent square in downtown St. Cloud, flanked by other government buildings.
~820 ftSE
Queen Anne architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings, Saint Cloud
4 min walk • The Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings comprise a row of six buildings in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, constructed between 1883 and 1914. The buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for their local significance in the themes of architecture and commerce. As St.
~910 ftE
Bridge
Veterans Bridge, Saint Cloud
5 min walk • Veterans Bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1971 and was designed by Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff. There have been three previous bridges at this location. The first was built in 1867 by the St.
~760 ftNE
Bridge
St. Cloud Rail Bridge, Saint Cloud
4 min walk • The St. Cloud Rail Bridge is a pin-connected truss bridge that spans the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1892 by Great Northern Railway and was probably designed by the railroad. Two of the piers are stone, while a third pier is newer and made of concrete.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
University Bridge, Saint Cloud
29 min walk • University Bridge is a concrete girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Built in 1985, and designed by Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff, it is the second-newest bridge in St. Cloud, after Granite City Crossing. It is named for its proximity to St. Cloud State University.
~1740 ftSE
Neo-renaissance architecture
Chancery House, Saint Cloud
9 min walk • The Chancery House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States, is the current chancery for the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud and the former residence for the Bishop of St. Cloud. It was built in 1916 for Bishop Joseph Francis Busch. The Chancery House was an early work of Louis Pinault, St.
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake George, Saint Cloud
13 min walk • Lake George is a small lake in Anoka County, Minnesota, located within the city of Oak Grove, 12 miles north of the city of Anoka. Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources tracks the lake by the name George and the identifier 02-0091-00.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carter Block?

Nearby attractions include First National Bank, Saint Cloud (3 min walk), St. Cloud Rail Bridge, Saint Cloud (4 min walk), Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings, Saint Cloud (4 min walk), Veterans Bridge, Saint Cloud (5 min walk).

How to get to Carter Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carter Block:

Bus

St. Cloud Transit Center (5 min walk)

Train

Saint Cloud (17 min walk)