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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Law Exchange Block (within shouting distance of this marker); John Deere (within shouting distance of this marker); The Minnehaha County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Andrew Kuehn Company (about 300 feet away); Orpheum Theater (about 400 feet away); The Hanging of an Innocent Man (about 400 feet away); Dakota Iron Store (about 500 feet away); Jewett Bros. & Jewett Warehouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

April 1, 2022

2. Willey-Williams Building Marker

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April 1, 2022

3. Willey-Williams Building

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