Downtown in Hot Springs in Fall River County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
FJ Oldsmobile Garage
Built: 1913
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026
1. FJ Oldsmobile Garage Marker
Built in 1913 to Ford Motor Co. specs, the FJ Oldsmobile Garage served as a premier auto dealership for Ford, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and GMC. Designed for open floor space and fireproof durability, it was state-of-the-art for its time. Now fully restored, the historic sandstone structure houses local businesses and workshops, continuing its legacy as a bustling River Street landmark.
Erected by Historic Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 43° 26.206′ N, 103° 28.855′ 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 Minnekahta Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Wood Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Evanston Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Businessmen's Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smallest Union Depot in the World (about 300 feet away); Union Depot (about 300 feet away); Bodega Building (about 300 feet away); Minnekahta Block Building (about 400 feet away); Battle Mountain Sanitarium (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.
Another marker is no longer nearby. An Old Jail (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . FJ Oldsmobile Garage History. (Submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026
2. FJ Oldsmobile Garage and Marker
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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
