Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Commercial Building
23-27 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 1916.
Location. 44° 54.051′ N, 97° 6.954′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is on Kemp Avenue West east of 1st Street West, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 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. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Watertown Steam Laundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lebert Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mellette Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank (about 300 feet away); Wiser Block (about 300 feet away). 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 22, 2024.)
"(25) commercial building; 1916; lot vacant until this building; in 1919 Canadian Government Agency, Fisk Rubber Company, Northwestern Automobile Company, Saxon Sales Room in the 3 separate shops; 1-story; brown brick; cutaway corner; simple details: no lintel treatment, small band brick moulding; 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 22, 2024. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024.
