Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Thomas L. Fawick
(1889 - 1978)
February 6, 2022
1. Thomas L. Fawick Marker
Two years later Fawick incorporated his own motor car company. He assembled the nation's first four-door automobile, the right-hand-drive, four-cylinder, three-speed Fawick Flyer. In all, he produced eleven autos, the only motor cars ever built in Sioux Falls.
Fawick left Sioux Falls and became a multimillionaire. During his career he was granted over 200 patents for industrial clutches and transmissions, violins, sound systems, and golf club grips.
In 1971 he gave this reproduction of David to the city and Augustana College. The original David was created in 1504 at Florence, Italy, by sculptor Michelangelo. The statue depicts a young, confident David poised to lash out with his sling at the giant Goliath. The masterpiece has charmed viewers for centuries.
Erected 2003 by the Minnehaha County Historical Society and in honor of Josh Blake.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 43° 32.714′ N, 96° 43.403′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South 2nd Avenue and South 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 2nd Avenue. Located in Fawick Park in Sioux Falls. 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. The Amidon Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gaslight Era (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sod (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Fort Sod (about 400 feet away); Yesterday (about 400 feet away); Incident at Fort Sod (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Sod (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Industrial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.
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2. Thomas L. Fawick Marker
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3. Thomas L. Fawick Marker in Fawick Park
The Statue of David, Fawick's gift to Sioux Falls, can be seen in the background.
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4. Thomas L. Fawick Marker, from the northeast
October 17, 2022
5. Reproduction of David
Presented to Sioux Falls and Augustana College
by Thomas L. & Marie L. Fawick
for the enjoyment of the citizens and students.
March 10, 2023
6. Fawick Flyer at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls
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7. Fawick Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2022. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2022. 5. submitted on October 27, 2022. 6. submitted on March 10, 2023. 7. submitted on February 13, 2022.
