Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Coliseum
Old Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2016
1. The Coliseum Marker
The City of Sioux Falls purchased this land in 1905 to be used as a Farmer's Market. Architect Joseph Schwarz designed the auditorium. Constructed in 1917 for $218,000 it features Art Deco adornment both inside and out. The main floor and three side galleries seat 3000 people.
An annex for exhibits and an armory, both built in the 1930s, were destroyed by fire on January 5, 1973. The convention hall replaced them the following year. Once known as the “Convention Hall of the State,” the building hosts concerts, banquets, balls, lectures, road shows, and other gatherings.
Erected by The Rotary Club of Sioux Falls.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 43° 33.16′ N, 96° 43.71′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of North Main Avenue and West 5th Street, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in East River. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: President Woodrow Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Divorce Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Dakota Iron Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hanging of an Innocent Man (within shouting distance of this marker); John Deere (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Minnehaha County Courthouse
August 21, 2016
2. The Coliseum Marker (wide view; marker visible at southeast corner of building)
More about this marker. Marker is a framed, laser-printed metal plaque.
Regarding The Coliseum. Currently houses the Multi-cultural Center of Sioux Falls, a reception, banquet, and meeting venue.
Also see . . .
1. Joseph Schwartz (architect). Wikipedia entry:
Joseph Schwartz, was an architect in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This link presents a list of many of his notable buildings in Sioux Falls and elsewhere. Many of this buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted on October 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Sioux Falls Coliseum. Internet Archive video (22m 15s) (Submitted on April 23, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2016
3. The Coliseum (front/east-side view from North Main Avenue)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 3,681 times since then and 551 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
