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1 South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Huron Public Library
1908 Carnegie Library At a meeting on March 8, 1883, the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Young Women's Christian Association donated $38.00 to establish a reading room over Cash & Busby's Store. In 1907, the public voted to . . . Map (db m185456) HM
2 South Dakota, Bon Homme County, Tabor — Czech Museum
This museum was built by the Czech Heritage Preservation Society in 2005. Funding for the museum was provided by the Mary Chilton Chapter - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution through the Mary Chilton DAR Foundation, Sioux Falls, . . . Map (db m242012) HM
3 South Dakota, Brookings County, Brookings — Coughlin Campanile
A memorable landmark for South Dakota State University and the city of Brookings, the Coughlin Campanile is the state’s tallest chimes tower. It was built in 1929-30. Described in the campus newspaper as the most striking structure in South . . . Map (db m147593) HM
4 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Dacotah Prairie Museum
This Property has been Placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m130697) HM
5 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Masonic Temple, Aberdeen
The Masonic Temple Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1899Map (db m145323) HM
6 South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Savo HallNational Register of Historic Places
Savo Hall has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1899Map (db m206662) HM
7 South Dakota, Butte County, Belle Fourche — Butte County Jail830-6th Avenue — Historic Structure —
A.G. Challis built the 1st plank jail in 1896 (for under $400) where City Hall now stands. Unfortunately, an exuberant “one-legged” celebrant arrested at the Black Hills Soldiers & Sailors Reunion, built a fire on the unusually cool night & burned . . . Map (db m234740) HM
8 South Dakota, Clay County, Vermillion — Old MainNational Register of Historic Places
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m221449) HM
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9 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Carnegie Free Public Library27 First Ave. S. E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1905-1906. Maurice Hockman Architect. Library left 1974.Map (db m141092) HM
10 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
11 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building11 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1933. Watertown Publishing Company.Map (db m155095) HM
12 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — F. E. Tenney Grocery15-17 First Ave. S. E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built after 1910 and by 1915.Map (db m244192) HM
13 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — First National Bank1 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1916 by Majerus Construction Company. Later Medical Arts Building.Map (db m154999) HM
14 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Home Furniture Company17 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built about 1906. Maurice Hockman probably architect.Map (db m155090) HM
15 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Home of Governor Arthur Calvin Mellette
This marks the site of home of Governor Arthur Calvin Mellette Tenth and last governor of Dakota Territory and first state governor of South Dakota 1885–1893Map (db m181990) HM
16 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store3 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built after 1898 and by 1910. Martinson’s Women’s Clothing.Map (db m155065) HM
17 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — McCarthy Building7 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built after 1898 and by 1910. Theodore G. Lamm Hardware Store in 1919.Map (db m155068) HM
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18 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — McIntyre Block19-21 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
19 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Mercer Block11 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
20 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — O. N. Whistler Meat Market17 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1910 by Gray Construction. Maurice Hockman, Architect.Map (db m155098) HM
21 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Paris Store9-11 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built after 1898 and before 1910. Women’s clothing store 1919.Map (db m155077) HM
22 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
23 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building12 East Kemp Avenue — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1888. By 1919 Sugar Bowl Confectionary.Map (db m155059) HM
24 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Rosa Frey Millinery Shop15 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1910 by Gray Construction. Hat shop with owner living above store.Map (db m155097) HM
25 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Schaller's Department Store19 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
Built 1914. Maurice Hockman probably architect. Herbergers through 1970’s.Map (db m155085) HM
26 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Tarbell Block25 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
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27 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Watertown Post Office20-28 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
28 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Wiser Block5 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
29 South Dakota, Custer County, Custer — Cecil C. Gideon
The State Game Lodge was built by Cecil C. Gideon Contractor-Builder in 1919-1922 A.R. Van Dyck - Architect Monroe Nystrom - Stonemason All three were from the Minneapolis area. Gideon and his wife Elma Mary were the genial hosts . . . Map (db m202736) HM
30 South Dakota, Custer County, Custer — Custer County CourthouseDakota Territory, 1881
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m120000) HM
31 South Dakota, Custer County, Custer — First National Bank of Dakota TerritoryEst. 1881
National Historic Site First National Bank of Dakota Territory Est. 1881Map (db m162702) HM
32 South Dakota, Day County, Roslyn — Roslyn Auditorium
built by Town of Roslyn and Works Progress Administration W.P.A. project number 441 Nineteen Thirty SixMap (db m197981) HM
33 South Dakota, Douglas County, Armour — Douglas County MuseumDouglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office
The Douglas County Museum is housed in the original offices of the County Auditor and Placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1976, this building was erected in 1902 at a cost of $ 3,625.00 to comply with state law which required . . . Map (db m180698) HM
34 South Dakota, Haakon County, Midland — Midland Pioneer Museum
This building is the Chicago Northwestern Depot built in 1906. This was also the year the railroad was built into Midland. It was purchased by the Midland Pioneer Museum Association in 1974 and moved from its site along the railroad tracks about . . . Map (db m124093) HM
35 South Dakota, Haakon County, Philip — Typical Sod House Homesteader
Edgar I. Brown, born in 1854, came here with wife, Alice, and son, Charles, to homestead in the Badlands when he was 55. Their first and only home was a side hill, sod wall, dirt roofed house. About it they built up a humble homestead. Intact today, . . . Map (db m45288) HM
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36 South Dakota, Hughes County, Pierre — The Old Hughes County Court HouseSouth Dakota's Temporary Capitol
The Old Hughes County Courthouse—South Dakota’s Temporary Capitol The old Hughes County Courthouse, shown at left, was erected in 1883 and served an important role in the formation of the new South Dakota government in 1889. It was replaced . . . Map (db m157519) HM
37 South Dakota, Hyde County, Highmore — Hyde County Courthouse South Dakota
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m123928) HM
38 South Dakota, Jerauld County, Wessington Springs — Jerauld County Courthouse
This courthouse was built in 1930 at a cost of $120,000. It had an unusual design for a courthouse at that time, being Modern American instead of Classical. The exterior is brick, trimmed with Bedford Stone. The interior has terrazzo floors, . . . Map (db m124590) HM
39 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Historic Facade Replication
A fire in 1982 destroyed the historic Horace Clark and Apex buildings. The facades of the two buildings were replicated in 1997. 1900, Horace Clark Building (left); 1897, Apex Building (right). Owner: Olympic Gaming SD, L.L.C. Replication . . . Map (db m183225) HM
40 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Lawrence County Jails & Capital Punishment
Since 1877, four county jails have been constructed within the Deadwood city limits. The first jail was erected in May of 1877 in the Ingleside Townsite (today's Presidential Neighborhood) and consisted of a 30 x 50 foot log structure enclosed by a . . . Map (db m120998) HM
41 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — The Franklin’s Fine Home — A Trail to Deadwood's Past —
Harris Franklin, his wife Anna, and son Nathan arrived in Deadwood, Dakota Territory in 1877. A Jewish immigrant from humble beginnings, Harris Franklin earned his fortune through the wholesale liquor business and gradually diversified into cattle, . . . Map (db m183628) HM
42 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Utility Building
Utility Building built by
U.S. Forest Service
and Works Progress Administration WPA Project Number 3617 Nineteen Thirty NineMap (db m132093) HM
43 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — Dakota Rebekah Lodge
Dakota Rebekah Lodge No. 1 First Rebekah Lodge chartered in Dakota Territory Jan 17, 1883 Lead South DakotaMap (db m123976) HM
44 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — Homestake Hospital Site
Medical services at the Homestake Mining Company, one of the pioneers in the United States in the field of industrial health services, first began in 1877, when the company contracted with Dr. D. K. Dickinson to furnish medical and surgical . . . Map (db m121497) HM
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45 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — United States Post Office
Lead's Post Office, which had been located in the Hearst Mercantile Building on North Mill Street since 1897, moved into this imposing structure in 1912. Congress had appropriated money for the new post office several years earlier, but . . . Map (db m120056) HM
46 South Dakota, Marshall County, Britton — Municipal Building
built by City of Britton and Works Progress Administration WPA project number 2450 Nineteen Thirty SevenMap (db m197806) HM
47 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, All Saints — 1912 Neo-Colonial Cottage Style HouseBuilt by Dennis L. McKinney
McKinney-Beveridge Auto Company McKinney Loan and Investment Company All Saints Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m199744) HM
48 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Axtell Park — 215 N Duluth Avenue
On April 23, 1879, The Dakota Pantagraph announced: "R. F. Pettigrew will build him a fine residence in Bennett's addition this summer." Richard Franklin Pettigrew (July 23, 1848-October 5, 1926) was a lawyer, surveyor, and land . . . Map (db m207164) HM
49 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Manchester Biscuit Company
In 1902, the Manchester Biscuit Company came to Sioux Falls and built a two-story quartzite building on East Sixth Street. By 1909, the building had expanded to include a third floor and a three-story addition was added to the south. In 1915, the . . . Map (db m124638) HM
50 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — The Law Exchange BlockOld Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District
This landmark structure was designed by Wallace Dow and built by Andrew C. Phillips in 1891-1892. Phillips, a lawyer and diplomat for the U.S. government, came to Sioux Falls in 1878 and invested in banking and real estate. This brick building with . . . Map (db m192230) HM
51 South Dakota, Pennington County, Hill City — Von Woehrman Building
This building is listed on the National Register as the oldest commercial hand-hewn log building in continuous use in South Dakota. Built in 1885 by the German immigrant Camillo Von Woehrman as a saloon and sleeping quarters; in 1890 he began . . . Map (db m119999) HM
52 South Dakota, Yankton County, Yankton — Courthouse Memorial
The Yankton County Courthouse stood at this site from 1905 to 2003. The handsome three-story building was dedicated Nov. 1, 1905. Speakers at that event estimated it would have "a long life of 25 years." The building far exceeded those expectations . . . Map (db m742) HM
 
 
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