Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Office Building
101-103 W. Kemp
— Watertown Commercial Historic District —
April 20, 2024
1. Office Building Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 44° 54.058′ N, 97° 6.988′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is at the intersection of Kemp Avenue West and 1st Street West, on the right when traveling west on Kemp Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Kemp Ave, Watertown SD 57201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Watertown Steam Laundry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Commercial Building (about 300 feet away); Lebert Building (about 300 feet away); Mellette Block (about 500 feet away); First National Bank (about 500 feet away); Wiser Block (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Regarding Office Building. Contributing property, Watertown Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #89000834.
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"From the National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet (1989):(Submitted on April 21, 2024.)
(101) Office; 1912; small office in 1910s, including for Watertown Light & Power Company in 1919, tin shop in 1929; 1-story; brown brick; limestone base and trim; coping, course (with brick moulding); brick soldier style course forms continuous lintel; attractive; contributing"
"The Watertown Commercial Historic District is ... a homogenous collection of mostly commercial, 2-story, brick buildings, many dating from the turn of the century. ... Through scale (many 1- and 2-story buildings), materials (brick in brown shades, Kasota stone trim), and the presence of many buildings from the 1898-1915 period, the district conveys a unified and attractive appearance. Design features such as brick dentils further distinguish the district while reinforcing the feeling of a particular time and place. The high representation of 1898-1915-era buildings indicates the key development period of the district, while the wide span of construction dates from the 1880s to 1970 represent a continuum of commercial enterprise."
April 20, 2024
2. Office Building & Marker
April 20, 2024
3. Office Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2024. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2024.
