Downtown in Hot Springs in Fall River County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hot Springs Theater
241 N River St
| — | Built: 1929 | — |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026
1. Hot Springs Theater Marker
The Hot Springs Theatre blends Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco design, with its stucco façade, arched windows, clay-tile side roofs, and ornate elliptical roofline. A highlight is the pressed-metal ceiling beneath the marquee canopy. Built in 1929 and opening in 1930, it has served as the city's movie theatre for nearly a century, remaining both an entertainment hub and an architectural landmark.
Erected by Historic Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 43° 25.945′ N, 103° 28.657′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, South Dakota, in Fall River County. It is in Downtown. It is on River Street (U.S. 385) north of Jennings Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 North River Street, Hot Springs SD 57747, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West River. It is also in the American Black Hills, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fargo Mercantile (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Christensen Mercantile • Model Hat Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Highly Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Medical Block Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holman Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.
Also see . . . Historic Hot Springs, South Dakota. (Submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026
2. Hot Springs Theater
Marker is in glass case to right of near entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
