Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Commercial Building
14 W. Kemp
— Watertown Commercial Historic District —
April 20, 2024
1. Commercial 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 1924.
Location. 44° 54.032′ N, 97° 6.927′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is on Kemp Avenue west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 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. Lebert Building (here, next to this marker); Watertown Steam Laundry (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Wiser Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Mellette Block (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Frey Millinery Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Regarding Commercial Building. Contributing property, Watertown Commercial Historic District, National
this page online
Also see . . . South Dakota SP Watertown Commercial Historic District | National Archives NextGen Catalog.
From the National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet (1989):(Submitted on April 21, 2024.)
"(14) commercial building; 1924; perhaps newer (late 1920s) facade to older building; site of small commercial building since 1888; later Weekly Reminder offices; 2-story; brick unusual mottled golden brown; unique facade: stone trim, sculpted female face with scrollwork above 3-part window; retains original storefront configuration, virtually intact; 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. Commercial Building & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2024. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2024.
