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

Manchester Biscuit Company

March 26, 2022

1. Manchester Biscuit Company Marker

Inscription. To the southwest is the Manchester Biscuit Company building. The company was formed in 1902 when Lawrence D. Manchester was persuaded by financial backing from local wholesale grocers to purchase and relocate the Vienna Bakery of Luverne, Minnesota. Because of the bakery's excellent reputation, the company expanded and built a three-story addition in 1909, a seven-story addition in 1915 and the west five-story addition in 1947. By 1947, the company had six branches throughout the Midwest and marketed over 150 different products. The plant closed in 1960 and has since been occupied by Raven Industries.

Erected by National Park Service through the State Preservation Office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 43° 32.955′ N, 96° 43.519′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from East 7th Street east of North Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located along the bike trail on the west side of the Big Sioux River, between Seventh and Eighth Streets in Downtown Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E 7th St, 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

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marker. Fort Dakota (here, next to this marker); Cascade Milling Company (here, next to this marker); 8th Street Bridge (here, next to this marker); Mill Dam Tragedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Traverse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Illinois Central Depot (about 300 feet away); Overflow (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 8th Street Bridge (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

More about this marker. Though the marker states the Manchester Biscuit Company building is to the southwest, it is actually located to the north (as of this page's creation), which suggests the marker was relocated to this spot at some point after its initial installation.

Manchester Biscuit Company Marker <i>(rightmost)</i>, from the southwest image. Click for full size.

March 26, 2022

2. Manchester Biscuit Company Marker (rightmost), from the southwest

Manchester Biscuit Company Building image. Click for full size.

April 1, 2022

3. Manchester Biscuit Company Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2022.