Downtown in Hot Springs in Fall River County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Highly Building

1906

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026

1. The Highly Building Marker

Inscription.

Built in 1906, the Highley Building features one of South Dakota's finest surviving examples of a stamped-metal façade. With simulated rock surfaces and a cornice adorned with plant and animal motifs, the building reflects the early 20th-century trend of decorative metalwork in small-town commercial architecture. It stands as a testament to Hot Springs' transition from Victorian sandstone to early 20th-century ornamental styles.

Erected 1998 by Hot Springs Historic Preservation Commission and Historic Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 43° 26.052′ N, 103° 28.823′ 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: 501-503 North River Street, Hot Springs SD 57747, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West

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River.

It is also in the American Black Hills,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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: Christensen Mercantile • Model Hat Shop (a few steps from this marker); Medical Block Building (a few steps from this marker); Holman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandstone Architecture of Hot Springs, SD (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Minnekahta Block Building (about 500 feet away); Bodega Building (about 600 feet away); Union Depot (about 700 feet away); Fargo Mercantile (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Also see . . . Highly Building History. (Submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026

2. The Highly Building Marker

The Highly Building and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026

3. The Highly Building and Markers

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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.