Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store

3 South Maple

— Watertown Commercial Historic District —

M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2018

1. M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store Marker

Inscription. Built after 1898 and by 1910. Martinson’s Women’s Clothing.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 44° 54′ N, 97° 6.793′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. It is on South Maple south of East Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the northeast corner of the subject building, facing South Maple. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 South Maple, Watertown SD 57201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: McCarthy Building (a few steps from this marker); Paris Store (a few steps from this marker); Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Retail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Milk Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Goss Block and Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.

Regarding M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store. Contributing property, Watertown Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #89000834.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Watertown Commercial Historic District

Also see . . .
1. Watertown Commercial Historic District (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Historic Watertown Guided Tour. Built by Alexander for his furniture and undertaking business, though

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2018

2. M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store Marker

a clothing store replaced it by 1912. Stone trim was used for window sills and triangular lintels with side blocks. Pilasters pierce the cornice line and frame four groups of windows. Notice the brick molding and patterns. (Submitted on August 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store (<i>center</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2018

3. M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store (center)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.