Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property
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The Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is a landmark early modern commercial building in Owatonna, Minnesota, designed by architect Louis Sullivan and celebrated for its richly ornamented façade and pioneering role in American architectural design.
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| Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property Context triple: [National Historic Landmarks in Iowa, includesExample, Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property]
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First National Bank Building (St. Paul)
The First National Bank Building in St. Paul is a landmark early 20th-century skyscraper, best known for its iconic rooftop "1st" sign and as a prominent example of architect Cass Gilbert’s commercial high-rise design.
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United States Courthouse in Davenport
The United States Courthouse in Davenport is a federal courthouse facility in Davenport, Iowa, that houses proceedings and offices of the U.S. District Court and related federal judicial functions.
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former Council Bluffs Carnegie Library building
The former Council Bluffs Carnegie Library building is a historic Carnegie-funded library structure in Council Bluffs, Iowa, now repurposed to house the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
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D.
James J. Hill House in Saint Paul, Minnesota
The James J. Hill House in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a grand Gilded Age mansion-turned-museum that served as the opulent residence of railroad magnate James J. Hill and stands today as a prominent historic landmark.
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United States Courthouse in Des Moines
The United States Courthouse in Des Moines is a federal courthouse in Iowa that houses proceedings and offices of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property Target entity description: The Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is a landmark early modern commercial building in Owatonna, Minnesota, designed by architect Louis Sullivan and celebrated for its richly ornamented façade and pioneering role in American architectural design.
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A.
First National Bank Building (St. Paul)
The First National Bank Building in St. Paul is a landmark early 20th-century skyscraper, best known for its iconic rooftop "1st" sign and as a prominent example of architect Cass Gilbert’s commercial high-rise design.
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B.
United States Courthouse in Davenport
The United States Courthouse in Davenport is a federal courthouse facility in Davenport, Iowa, that houses proceedings and offices of the U.S. District Court and related federal judicial functions.
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C.
former Council Bluffs Carnegie Library building
The former Council Bluffs Carnegie Library building is a historic Carnegie-funded library structure in Council Bluffs, Iowa, now repurposed to house the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
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D.
James J. Hill House in Saint Paul, Minnesota
The James J. Hill House in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a grand Gilded Age mansion-turned-museum that served as the opulent residence of railroad magnate James J. Hill and stands today as a prominent historic landmark.
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E.
United States Courthouse in Des Moines
The United States Courthouse in Des Moines is a federal courthouse in Iowa that houses proceedings and offices of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bank building
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commercial building ⓘ historic property ⓘ landmark ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | National Farmers’ Bank of Owatonna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architect | Louis Sullivan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Chicago School
NERFINISHED
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early modern architecture ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| function |
bank
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commercial use ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance | important example of early modern commercial architecture in the United States ⓘ |
| hasDesignSignificance | pioneering role in American architectural design ⓘ |
| hasFaçadeCharacteristic | richly ornamented façade ⓘ |
| hasNotableFeature |
colorful decorative program
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large arched windows ⓘ ornamental terra cotta ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
National Historic Landmark
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listed on the National Register of Historic Places ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Louis Sullivan’s design philosophy ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Minnesota
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Owatonna, Minnesota NERFINISHED ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| namedAfter | Louis Sullivan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notLocatedIn | Iowa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | American architectural heritage ⓘ |
| similarTo | other National Historic Landmark commercial properties ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property Description of subject: The Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is a landmark early modern commercial building in Owatonna, Minnesota, designed by architect Louis Sullivan and celebrated for its richly ornamented façade and pioneering role in American architectural design.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
National Historic Landmarks in Iowa
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Sullivan Building (Owatonna Bank) is not in Iowa but similar type of NHL property
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