Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Law Exchange Block
Old Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District
February 6, 2022
1. The Law Exchange Block Marker
Inscription.
The Law Exchange Block. Old Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District. This landmark structure was designed by Wallace Dow and built by Andrew C. Phillips in 1891-1892. Phillips, a lawyer and diplomat for the U.S. government, came to Sioux Falls in 1878 and invested in banking and real estate. This brick building with a quartzite foundation, sandstone window sills, and polished granite pillars served to show Phillips's faith in the growing community., After 1893 the structure was renamed "The Phillips Block" in memory of its builder. In 1908, when the Queen City Fire Insurance Company purchased the building, it became "The Queen City building." The Soo Hotel moved in during the 1950s, and in 1977 the Soo Square Renovation Association bought and restored it for office use.
This landmark structure was designed by Wallace Dow and built by Andrew C. Phillips in 1891-1892. Phillips, a lawyer and diplomat for the U.S. government, came to Sioux Falls in 1878 and invested in banking and real estate. This brick building with a quartzite foundation, sandstone window sills, and polished granite pillars served to show Phillips's faith in the growing community.
After 1893 the structure was renamed "The Phillips Block" in memory of its builder. In 1908, when the Queen City Fire Insurance Company purchased the building, it became "The Queen City building." The Soo Hotel moved in during the 1950s, and in 1977 the Soo Square Renovation Association bought and restored it for office use.
Erected by Rotary Club of Sioux Falls.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 43° 33.058′ N, 96° 43.709′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North Main Avenue south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2022. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2022.
