Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The First National Bank in Sioux Falls
Established 1885
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1. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Marker
This eagle and the two Native American Reliefs located on the north wall of the First Financial Center elevator tower, are sculpted of Indiana Limestone. These sculptures once adorned the entrance to the original First National Bank building which was opened in May, 1929.
These artifacts, together with many other items of memorabilia, were salvaged when the building was razed in 1976 to make room for the present First Financial Center complex.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1929.
Location. 43° 32.826′ N, 96° 43.603′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. It is on South Phillips Avenue south of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Phillips 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phillips Avenue Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse-Drawn Streetcars (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Squatter" Government at Sioux Falls City (within shouting distance of this marker); The Donahoe Clinic (within shouting
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2. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Marker, from the south
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3. First National Bank Eagle Sculpture
The two Native American Reliefs can be seen in the background on the outside wall of the bank.
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4. The First National Bank in Sioux Falls (Downtown)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2022. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2022.
