Jenne Block

Jenne Block is a two-story brick commercial building in downtown Douglas, Wyoming. It is described as the most ornate commercial building in Douglas, with extensive terra cotta detailing. It was built for rancher and businessman Jacob Jenne by contractor Edward A. Reavill in 1916. The building housed a bank and the local Douglas Enterprise newspaper, as well as professional offices.[2]

Jenne Block
Jenne Block in 2012
Jenne Block is located in Wyoming
Jenne Block
Location in Wyoming
Jenne Block is located in the United States
Jenne Block
Location in United States
Location301 Center St., Douglas, Wyoming
Coordinates42°45′33″N 105°22′59″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1916 (1916)
Built byEdward A. Reavill
Architectural styleEarly Commercial
NRHP reference No.97001600[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 6, 1998

Description

The rectangular building measures 100 feet (30 m) long by 26 feet (7.9 m) wide. The corner entrance is set at an angle to face the intersection of Center and South Third Streets and is topped by a terra cotta crest with a JJ monogram. A raised entry at the middle of the long side provides access to the upper floors, with a basement stair set underneath. The elevations that do not face the street are blank expanses of brick.[2]

Jenne Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1998.[1]

See also

Morton Mansion (Douglas, Wyoming), built for Jacob Jenne's brother John (Jenne) Morton in Douglas

References

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