Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Balsiger's Bakery

113 E. Kemp

— Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Balsiger's Bakery Marker image. Click for full size.

April 20, 2024

1. Balsiger's Bakery Marker

Inscription. Built 1910. Architect probably Maurice Hockman with Gray Construction contractor. Built for John W. Balsiger.

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 (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 44° 54.003′ N, 97° 6.715′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. It is on Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 E Kemp Ave, Watertown SD 57201, 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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E.H. Prey Jeweler and Optician (here, next to this marker); Woolworth Building (a few steps from this marker); Foley Block–West End (a few steps from this marker); John Moodie Dry Goods Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Foley Block–East End (within shouting distance of this marker); State Bank and Trust Company or Commercial Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Goss Block and Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harper Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.

Regarding Balsiger's Bakery. Key contributing property, Watertown Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #89000834.

Also see . . . South Dakota SP Watertown Commercial Historic District | National Archives NextGen Catalog.

From the National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet (1989):

"(113) Balsiger's Bakery; 1910; probable architect: Hockman; contractor: Grayson Construction; one of least altered of well designed buildings in Watertown; built by John W. Balsiger; 2-story; brown brick; Kasota stone trim; stepped
April 20, 2024

2. Balsiger's Bakery Building & Marker
stone coping, stone course with dentils, moulding; windows (which are original) outlined with stone moulding, pilasters, continuous stone sill with brick moulding; minimal changes to ground floor; still a bakery; KEY 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."

(Submitted on April 21, 2024.)

Balsiger's Bakery Building image. Click for full size.

April 20, 2024

3. Balsiger's Bakery Building

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