1 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Historic District —

Watertown was platted by the Winona & St. Peter Railroad. The uptown district, consisting of six square blocks, was divided into narrow lots intended mostly for commercial use running parallel to the railroad tracks. Important noncommercial . . . — — Map (db m120097) HM

2 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — John M. Mahowald Harness Store — 27 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1910. Bard Sheetmetal Company, Mahowald Hardware. — — Map (db m262742) HM

3 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — AOUW Building — 25 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

By 1919 Lewis J. Shaw Furniture & Undertaking, with lodge hall on second floor. By 1923 John M. Mahowald Harness Store at rear of building. — — Map (db m262746) HM

4 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Weekly Herald Newspaper Building — 21 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built between 1915 and 1923. — — Map (db m262749) HM

5 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — C.C. Whistler Meat Market — 7 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and before 1910. By 1910 meat market and grocery. By 1919 second floor housed hairdresser, insurance and real estate business. Dugan Sales & Service. — — Map (db m262752) HM

6 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Mellette Block — 1-3 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built between 1883 and 1888 for Arthur C. Mellette and others. Housed Mellette's Law Offices. He was sworn in as last governor of Dakota Territory here. 1919 Dakota Life Insurance, 1926 Midland Life Insurance, 1938 Haggar Drug. — — Map (db m245261) HM

7 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — First National Bank — 1 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1916 by Majerus Construction Company. Later Medical Arts Building. — — Map (db m154999) HM

8 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Wiser Block — 5 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and by 1910. Has housed Post Office, Sternberg Clothing House, Olson Lee Clothing, Luck Shoe Shop, and Skagg’s Grocery. — — Map (db m154998) HM

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9 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building — 11 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1933. Watertown Publishing Company. — — Map (db m155095) HM

10 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Rosa Frey Millinery Shop — 15 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1910 by Gray Construction. Hat shop with owner living above store. — — Map (db m155097) HM

11 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — O. N. Whistler Meat Market — 17 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1910 by Gray Construction. Maurice Hockman, Architect. — — Map (db m155098) HM

12 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — McIntyre Block — 19-21 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1888 for Bill McIntyre. Facade added 1910 by architect Maurice Hockman. South half plumbing business since 1922. Redlinger Bros. — — Map (db m155099) HM

13 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Tarbell Block — 25 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built in 1911, Maurice Hockman probably architect. By 1915 Plattis Automobile Company showroom with four cars in stock. — — Map (db m155100) HM

14 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 24-26 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1908. Architect Maurice Hockman. In 1910 barber shop and saloon. — — Map (db m262805) HM

15 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Bakery — 22 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1888. Later a saloon. — — Map (db m262803) HM

16 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — News Stand — 20 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1921. Shoe repair shop. — — Map (db m262758) HM

17 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 12 S. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1910. Nelson and Reed Hardware. — — Map (db m262806) HM

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18 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Watertown Post Office — 20-28 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1908-1909, rear addition 1933 W.P.A. Project. Postal Service left building 1976. — — Map (db m155000) HM

19 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Post Office & Auditorium — (Watertown, South Dakota) —

After years of renting spaces, the US Postal Service constructed the building on the corner of Broadway and First Avenue North in 1908 to 1909. By 1932, it was clear that the facilities were not adequate, which resulted in a well-blended . . . — — Map (db m113231) HM

20 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Office Building — 101-103 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1912. In 1919 Watertown Light and Power Co. office. Tin shop 1929. — — Map (db m245231) HM

21 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building — 23-27 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1916. In 1919 Canadian Government Agency, Fisk Rubber Co., and Saxon Sales Room. Mercantile candy business. — — Map (db m245258) HM

22 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Watertown Steam Laundry — 16 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and before 1910. Maurice Hockman probably architect. — — Map (db m245253) HM

23 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building — 14 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1924. Weekly Reminder newspaper and photo news printed here. — — Map (db m245251) HM

24 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Lebert Building — 10-12 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1908 by John Lebert. Grocery with rented rooms above. — — Map (db m245249) HM

25 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Mercer Block — 11 East Kemp Avenue — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1888 and before 1892. From 1892 to 1915 bank, U.S. Express Office, saloon, clothing store, and jewelry shop. 1940’s First Federal Savings & Loan. — — Map (db m154997) HM

26 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Balsiger's Bakery — 113 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1910. Architect probably Maurice Hockman with Gray Construction contractor. Built for John W. Balsiger. — — Map (db m245242) HM

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27 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — E.H. Prey Jeweler and Optician — 115 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1910 and before 1915. — — Map (db m245241) HM

28 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Woolworth Building — 117-121 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1912 or 1913 for Woolworth's and ladies hat store. 1934 divided into two stores–Gambles and Sanitary Fruit Market. — — Map (db m245326) HM

29 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — John Moodie Dry Goods Company — 123, 125, 127 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1913 by S.X. Way, local newspaperman. J.C. Penney store beginning 1920's. — — Map (db m245246) HM

30 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 201 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1923 and before 1929 by S.X. Way, local newspaperman. Formerly value store, hat shop, Red Owl and Montgomery Wards. — — Map (db m262863) HM

31 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 203-209 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

East half built 1928, west half 1941, new facade 1964. Built as Montgomery Wards building. — — Map (db m262865) HM

32 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 10 East Kemp Avenue — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built in 1888. In 1919 Hestad Shoe Store. 1930’s Art Deco facade added for Harold Gray’s Camera Shop. — — Map (db m155052) HM

33 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 12 East Kemp Avenue — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1888. By 1919 Sugar Bowl Confectionary. — — Map (db m155059) HM

34 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building — 14 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1888, facade added around 1900. Home trade store 1919. Palace of Sweets 1930's-1950's, Sam and Mama Latsis. — — Map (db m245259) HM

35 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery — 16 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Probably built 1888 with facade added around 1900. W.B. Gormley Drug 1919. Thomes Drug 1940's-1950's. — — Map (db m245321) HM

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36 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Goss Block and Opera House — 100 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1889 with a south addition 1910 designed by Maurice Hockman architect. First floor Gilruth's department store 1901. Second and third stories Goss Opera House. Later home of Krieser's Drug. — — Map (db m245260) HM

37 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — State Bank and Trust Company or Commercial Bank — 108 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and before 1910. — — Map (db m262862) HM

38 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Foley Block–West End — 114 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built before 1911. Maurice Hockman probably architect. 1919 Petit's women's clothing store, Louis LaDou paints and Watertown Gas Company, basement home of Watertown Herald newspaper. — — Map (db m245330) HM

39 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Foley Block–East End — 118 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1911 by Andrew P. Foley. Architect probably Maurice Hockman. 1919 Holt Motor Co., 1930's-1940's National Tea Food Store, Woolworths until 1994. — — Map (db m245329) HM

40 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Peacock Hotel — 33 N. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1910 and before 1915. Replaced Massoit House, Oscar P. and John Kemp's hardware business. 1930's-1950's Eagle Cafe. — — Map (db m262810) HM

41 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building — 31 N. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and by 1910. — — Map (db m262809) HM

42 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Dewey Building — 11 N. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1886 as a restaurant. Identical south half burned. — — Map (db m262807) HM

43 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Saloon — 3 N. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1910 and by 1915. Raschke's Saloon. — — Map (db m245236) HM

44 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store — 3 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and by 1910. Martinson’s Women’s Clothing. — — Map (db m155065) HM

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45 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — McCarthy Building — 7 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and by 1910. Theodore G. Lamm Hardware Store in 1919. — — Map (db m155068) HM

46 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Paris Store — 9-11 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1898 and before 1910. Women’s clothing store 1919. — — Map (db m155077) HM

47 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Home Furniture Company — 17 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built about 1906. Maurice Hockman probably architect. — — Map (db m155090) HM

48 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Schaller's Department Store — 19 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1914. Maurice Hockman probably architect. Herbergers through 1970’s. — — Map (db m155085) HM

49 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building — 12 S. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1907. Print shop 1919. — — Map (db m262811) HM

50 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Cave Auto Supply Building — 16 S. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1916. Watertown Oldsmobile Company 1930's. — — Map (db m262812) HM

51 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Milk Depot — 4 Midway Alley — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1915. — — Map (db m262860) HM

52 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Tin Shop — 8 Midway Alley — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1915. — — Map (db m262859) HM

53 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Warehouse — 10 First St. N. W. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1920's. Park Grant Co., wholesaler. — — Map (db m245235) HM

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54 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Harper Building — 15 Second St. N.E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1910 for Mrs. J. N. Harper as Northwest Cadillac Co., following were Bichler Motor Co., Montgomery Ward Auto Service and others. — — Map (db m284636) HM

55 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — F.E. Tenney Grocery — 15-17 First Ave. S. E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built after 1910 and by 1915. — — Map (db m244192) HM

56 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Carnegie Free Public Library — 27 First Ave. S. E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1905-1906. Maurice Hockman Architect. Library left 1974. — — Map (db m141092) HM

57 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Manse, First Congregational Church — 121A First Ave. S.E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1929. Colonial Revival architecture. — — Map (db m262857) HM

58 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — First Congregational Church — 121 First Ave. S.E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

Built 1916-1917. Georgian Revival architecture. — — Map (db m262855) HM

59 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Codington County Courthouse —

An example of Neo-classical architecture with Renaissance exterior elements, the Codington County Courthouse was built by Gray Construction under the direction of architects Freed and Perkins & McWayne. It cost $375,000.00 and was dedicated in . . . — — Map (db m23930) HM

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