Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
O. N. Whistler Meat Market
17 South Broadway
| | Watertown Commercial Historic District | |
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° 53.991′ N, 97° 6.904′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. It is on South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just left of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 South Broadway, 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosa Frey Millinery Shop (here, next to this marker); McIntyre Block (a few steps from this marker); Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Tarbell Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Retail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Watertown Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Wiser Block (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Regarding O. N. Whistler Meat Market. 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 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Historic Watertown Guided Tour. Built by Orin Whistler, who had been in business with his brother Chilton at 7 North Broadway. It was designed by Maurice Hockman and Gray Construction was the contractor. The building features a distinctive use of heavily sculpted stone trim and brick patterns. (Submitted on August 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.


