Webb Brothers Block

The Webb Brothers Block on E. Main Ave. in Bismarck, North Dakota has also been known as the Sears Block. The building was built in 1898–1899 with an addition added in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1][2]

Webb Brothers Block
Location317 E. Main Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota
Coordinates46°48′19″N 100°47′11″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1898-1899; 1906
ArchitectButler & Ryan
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.83004060[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 13, 1983

Webb Brothers Department Store

The Webb Brothers Department Store occupied the building from 1899. The Webb brothers, William Henry Webb, Jr. (1862-1945) and Philip Barnard Webb (1859-1952), were born in England and immigrated to the United States with their parents in 1871. They arrived in Dakota Territory in 1883. They came to Bismarck in 1884 and opened a furniture store. In addition to retail, the brothers were also active in real estate in Bismarck. William Webb served as Mayor of Bismarck 1905–1907. In the 1920s, Philip Webb sold his share of the business to his brother and then retired in Los Angeles. [3] [4][5] [6][7]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Sabin Peterson and Kurt P. Schweigert (June 6, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Webb Brothers Block / Sears Block". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  3. Randy Hoffman (December 30, 2019). "Webb Brothers Department Store". bismarckcafe.com. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  4. Randy Hoffman (September 8, 2009). "Remembering Bismarck's Past Retail Favorites: Webb Brothers". bismarckcafe.com. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  5. "Philip Barnard Webb". Find A Grave. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  6. "William Henry Webb, Jr". Find A Grave. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  7. "Bismarck Mayors 1875 to Present". bismarcknd.gov. Retrieved February 1, 2020.


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