Historical Markers and War Memorials in Watertown, South Dakota

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Watertown, South Dakota

Location of Watertown, South Dakota

▶ Codington County (29)
▶ Clark County (3)
▶ Day County (15)
▶ Deuel County (3)
▶ Grant County (1)
▶ Hamlin County (2)

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1► 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

2► 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 June . . . — — Map (db m23930) HM

3► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Commercial Building — 11 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —

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

4► 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

5► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Company H. Monument — 1st Regiment South Dakota Volunteer Infantry — 1899 —

(north inscription)Spanish-American War 1898 —Battles— Manila, Blockhouse No. 4, La Loma Church, San Francisco Del Monte, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Bigaa, Guiguinto, Santa Maria, Santa Ysabel, Malolos, Guiguinto . . . — — Map (db m155121) WM

6► 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

7► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Forsburg Park Sundial —

This sundial and this park are dedicated to time. Time is a paradox. . . we never seem to have enough. Yet we have all the time there is. We chose the sundial the oldest known device for Measuring time as a means of taking time to say . . . — — Map (db m113356) HM

8► 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

9► 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

10► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Maurice Hockman —

Maurice A. Hockman, a prominent South Dakota architect, designed a large part of uptown. At least ten buildings are attributed to him and nine or more have Hockmanesque features. Characteristics of his style are prominent courses of brick . . . — — Map (db m131988) HM

11► 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

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 — 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

14► 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

15► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Old M. & ST. L. Depot Museum —

This depot, originally the Rock Island Lines New Passenger Station and Division Office Building. Was erected as a joint venture of the Rock Island, and the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroads in 1912 for $50,000.00. Over the years, it has been . . . — — Map (db m90413) HM

16► 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

17► 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

18► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Public Opinion & City Hall —

Several newspapers kept the people of Watertown up to date until about 1900. By then the majority of them had ceased publication or merged with other papers. The Public Opinion was formed from the merger of the Courier-News, which began printing . . . — — Map (db m131989) HM

19► 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

20► 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

21► 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

22► 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

23► 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

24► South Dakota (Codington County), Watertown — Watertown — and Vicinity —

1835 Joseph LaFramboise had trade post at Two Woods Lake (Chanopa. 1838 Nicollet & Fremont , explorers, visited SE Codington County. 1840 Rev. Stephen Return Riggs enroute, Lac Qui Parle to Ft. Pierre, traversed the area. 1856 Capt. Alfred . . . — — Map (db m91935) HM

25► 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

26► 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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