Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery
16 E. Kemp
— Watertown Commercial Historic District —
April 20, 2024
1. Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery 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 1888.
Location. 44° 54.01′ N, 97° 6.818′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is on Kemp Avenue East west of Maple Street East, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 E 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. Retail Building (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Retail Building (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Retail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Hockman (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercer Block (within shouting distance of this marker); M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store (within shouting distance of this marker); McCarthy Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Regarding Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery.
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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.)
"(16) Kennedy & Gayman Restaurant/Bakery?; by 1888? with later c. 1900 facade; W.B. Gormley, druggist in 1919; 2-story; brown brick; simple brick patterns; similar to adjacent buildings; 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. Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery Building & Marker
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