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

Commercial Building

31 N. Maple

— Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Commercial Building Marker image. Click for full size.

November 10, 2024

1. Commercial Building Marker

Inscription. Built after 1898 and by 1910.

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° 54.069′ N, 97° 6.763′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. It is on Maple Street North south of 1st Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 N Maple St, 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: Peacock Hotel (here, next to this marker); Dewey Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commercial Historic District (about 300 feet away); Retail Building (about 300 feet away); Bakery (about 400 feet away); News Stand (about 400 feet away); Maurice Hockman (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.

Regarding Commercial Building. Contributing property, Watertown Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #89000834.

Also see . . . South Dakota SP Watertown Commercial Historic District | National Archives Catalog. From the National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet (1989):

"(31) commercial building; after 1898 and by 1910; 1-story; red-brown brick; stone coping; attractive raised corners; metal beam is window lintel; centered recessed entry; 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
November 10, 2024

2. Commercial Building & Marker
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 December 12, 2024.)

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