Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Industrial Park

October 23, 2021

1. First Industrial Park Marker

Inscription. Visible to the southeast are the 10th Street Bridge, the Viaduct and the area known as Fawick Park. The bridge and viaduct were originally constructed in 1889 serving as a link between east Sioux Falls and the downtown area. The area to the south of the bridge became highly industrialized with the construction of such buildings as the gas plant, the Pankow Foundry, lumberyards and other businesses.

Erected by National Park Service through the State Preservation Office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 43° 32.829′ N, 96° 43.49′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on River Road, 0.1 miles north of East 10th Street (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Sod (here, next to this marker); Historic River Crossing (here, next to this marker); The Dakota Land Company (here, next to this marker); Rock Island Railroad Bridge (here, next to this marker); Incident at Fort Sod (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The "Squatter" Government at Sioux Falls City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Donahoe Clinic (about 300 feet away); Fort Dakota (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

First Industrial Park Marker & 10th Street Bridge image. Click for full size.

October 23, 2021

2. First Industrial Park Marker & 10th Street Bridge

The 10th Street bridge is the closer of the two bridges.

First Industrial Park Marker (second from the right) image. Click for full size.

October 23, 2021

3. First Industrial Park Marker (second from the right)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2021. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2021. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.