Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Willey-Williams Building
Old Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District
April 1, 2022
1. Willey-Williams Building Marker
Inscription.
Willey-Williams Building. Old Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District. This structure, designed by Wallace Dow, was built in 1890 by Warner E. Willey and his son-in-law, Roy Williams. As owners of the Merchant Hotel immediately to the east, they planned to use the upper levels as overflow hotel rooms and the first floor for retail businesses., Over the years, stores selling wholesale fruit, plumbing and janitorial supplies, tractor parts, groceries, and furniture were found on the ground floor. The Salvation Army and a chicken hatchery outlet also shared this space. The upper levels have served as a rooming house and apartments., In 1985 the building was restored. There are offices upstairs and commercial and office space on the first floor.
This structure, designed by Wallace Dow, was built in 1890 by Warner E. Willey and his son-in-law, Roy Williams. As owners of the Merchant Hotel immediately to the east, they planned to use the upper levels as overflow hotel rooms and the first floor for retail businesses.
Over the years, stores selling wholesale fruit, plumbing and janitorial supplies, tractor parts, groceries, and furniture were found on the ground floor. The Salvation Army and a chicken hatchery outlet also shared this space. The upper levels have served as a rooming house and apartments.
In 1985 the building was restored. There are offices upstairs and commercial and office space on the first floor.
Erected by Rotary Club of Sioux Falls.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 43° 33.06′ N, 96° 43.69′ 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 left when traveling south. Located on Wiley's Bar in Downtown Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2022.
