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1 South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Huron Public Library
On California Avenue Southwest south of 5th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Lidice Street south of Chicago Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Medary Avenue, 0.1 miles north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On South Main Street at 1st Ave. SW, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
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
On South Main Street at 5th Avenue SE, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
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
On 104th Street (County Road 3) at 391st Avenue (County Road 14), on the left when traveling east on 104th Street.
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 —
Near 6th Avenue just north of Indian Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near East Clark Street north of North University Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 — Balsiger's Bakery113 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1910. Architect probably Maurice Hockman with Gray Construction contractor. Built for John W. Balsiger.Map (db m245242) HM
10 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Carnegie Free Public Library27 First Ave. S. E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On 1st Avenue Southeast at South Maple, on the left when traveling east on 1st Avenue Southeast.
Built 1905-1906. Maurice Hockman Architect. Library left 1974.Map (db m141092) HM
11 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Codington County Courthouse
On First Avenue SE, 0.1 miles east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
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
12 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building11 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1933. Watertown Publishing Company.Map (db m155095) HM
13 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building14 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1924. Weekly Reminder newspaper and photo news printed here.Map (db m245251) HM
14 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Commercial Building23-27 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue West east of 1st Street West, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1916. In 1919 Canadian Government Agency, Fisk Rubber Co., and Saxon Sales Room. Mercantile candy business.Map (db m245258) HM
15 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — E.H. Prey Jeweler and Optician115 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling west.
Built after 1910 and before 1915.Map (db m245241) HM
16 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — F.E. Tenney Grocery15-17 First Ave. S. E. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On 1st Avenue Southeast east of Broadway Street South, on the left when traveling east.
Built after 1910 and by 1915.Map (db m244192) HM
17 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — First National Bank1 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway at West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway.
Built 1916 by Majerus Construction Company. Later Medical Arts Building.Map (db m154999) HM
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18 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Foley Block–East End118 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling east.
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
19 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Foley Block–West End114 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling east.
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
20 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Goss Block and Opera House100 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East at Maple Street East, on the right when traveling east on Kemp Avenue East.
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
21 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Home Furniture Company17 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Maple south of East Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built about 1906. Maurice Hockman probably architect.Map (db m155090) HM
22 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — John Moodie Dry Goods Company123, 125, 127 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1913 by S.X. Way, local newspaperman. J.C. Penney store beginning 1920's.Map (db m245246) HM
23 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Kennedy and Gayman Restaurant or Bakery16 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of Maple Street East, on the right when traveling east.
Probably built 1888 with facade added around 1900. W.B. Gormley Drug 1919. Thomes Drug 1940's-1950's.Map (db m245321) HM
24 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Lebert Building10-12 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1908 by John Lebert. Grocery with rented rooms above.Map (db m245249) HM
25 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — M.D. Alexander's Furniture Store3 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Maple south of East Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built after 1898 and by 1910. Martinson’s Women’s Clothing.Map (db m155065) HM
26 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — McCarthy Building7 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Maple south of East Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built after 1898 and by 1910. Theodore G. Lamm Hardware Store in 1919.Map (db m155068) HM
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27 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — McIntyre Block19-21 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1888 for Bill McIntyre. Facade added 1910 by architect Maurice Hockman. South half plumbing business since 1922. Redlinger Bros.Map (db m155099) HM
28 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Mellette Block1-3 N. Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Broadway Street at Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Broadway Street.
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
29 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Mercer Block11 East Kemp Avenue — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On East Kemp Avenue west of North Maple, on the right when traveling west.
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
30 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — O. N. Whistler Meat Market17 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1910 by Gray Construction. Maurice Hockman, Architect.Map (db m155098) HM
31 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Office Building101-103 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue West at 1st Street West, on the right when traveling west on Kemp Avenue West.
Built 1912. In 1919 Watertown Light and Power Co. office. Tin shop 1929.Map (db m245231) HM
32 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Paris Store9-11 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Maple south of East Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built after 1898 and before 1910. Women’s clothing store 1919.Map (db m155077) HM
33 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Post Office & Auditorium(Watertown, South Dakota)
On Broadway Street South at 1st Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling south on Broadway Street South.
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
34 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building12 East Kemp Avenue — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On East Kemp Avenue west of South Maple, on the left when traveling west.
Built 1888. By 1919 Sugar Bowl Confectionary.Map (db m155059) HM
35 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Retail Building14 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of Maple Street East, on the right when traveling east.
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
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36 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Rosa Frey Millinery Shop15 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1910 by Gray Construction. Hat shop with owner living above store.Map (db m155097) HM
37 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Saloon3 N. Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Maple Street Northeast north of Kemp Avenue East, on the right when traveling south.
Built after 1910 and by 1915. Raschke's Saloon.Map (db m245236) HM
38 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Schaller's Department Store19 South Maple — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Maple south of East Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1914. Maurice Hockman probably architect. Herbergers through 1970’s.Map (db m155085) HM
39 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Tarbell Block25 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1911, Maurice Hockman probably architect. By 1915 Plattis Automobile Company showroom with four cars in stock.Map (db m155100) HM
40 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Warehouse10 First St. N. W. — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On 1st Street Northwest north of Kemp Avenue West, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1920's. Park Grant Co., wholesaler.Map (db m245235) HM
41 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Watertown Post Office20-28 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway north of 1st Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1908-1909, rear addition 1933 W.P.A. Project. Postal Service left building 1976.Map (db m155000) HM
42 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Watertown Steam Laundry16 W. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue West east of 1st Street West, on the right when traveling east.
Built after 1898 and before 1910. Maurice Hockman probably architect.Map (db m245253) HM
43 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Wiser Block5 South Broadway — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
44 South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown — Woolworth Building117-121 E. Kemp — Watertown Commercial Historic District —
On Kemp Avenue East west of 2nd Street East, on the right when traveling west.
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
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45 South Dakota, Custer County, Custer — Cecil C. Gideon
On U.S. 16A, 0.6 miles west of Wildlife Loop Road, on the left when traveling west.
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
46 South Dakota, Custer County, Custer — Custer County CourthouseDakota Territory, 1881
On Mount Rushmore Road (U.S. 16A) east of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m120000) HM
47 South Dakota, Custer County, Custer — First National Bank of Dakota TerritoryEst. 1881
On Mount Rushmore Road (U.S. 16A) just west of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
National Historic Site First National Bank of Dakota Territory Est. 1881Map (db m162702) HM
48 South Dakota, Day County, Roslyn — Roslyn Auditorium
On Main Street at Bjornson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
built by Town of Roslyn and Works Progress Administration W.P.A. project number 441 Nineteen Thirty SixMap (db m197981) HM
49 South Dakota, Douglas County, Armour — Douglas County MuseumDouglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office
On 2nd Street east of Braddock Street (U.S. 281), on the right when traveling east.
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
50 South Dakota, Haakon County, Midland — Midland Pioneer Museum
On Main Street east of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
51 South Dakota, Haakon County, Philip — Typical Sod House Homesteader
On State Highway 240, 1.3 miles south of Interstate 90, on the right when traveling south.
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
52 South Dakota, Hughes County, Pierre — The Old Hughes County Court HouseSouth Dakota's Temporary Capitol
Near East Capitol Avenue at S. Pierre Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
53 South Dakota, Hyde County, Highmore — Hyde County Courthouse South Dakota
On Commercial Avenue south of 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m123928) HM
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54 South Dakota, Jerauld County, Wessington Springs — Jerauld County Courthouse
On Dakota Avenue South at 1st Street SW, on the right when traveling north on Dakota Avenue South.
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
55 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Historic Facade Replication
On Main Street.
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
56 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Lawrence County Jails & Capital Punishment
On Sherman Street (CanAm Highway) (U.S. 85) 0.1 miles south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
57 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — The Franklin’s Fine Home — A Trail to Deadwood's Past —
On Van Buren Street south of Lincoln Street.
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
58 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Utility Building
On Sherman Street (CanAm Highway) (U.S. 85) north of Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
Utility Building built by
U.S. Forest Service
and Works Progress Administration WPA Project Number 3617 Nineteen Thirty NineMap (db m132093) HM
59 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — Dakota Rebekah Lodge
On West Main Street (CanAm Highway) (U.S. 85) east of South Galena Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dakota Rebekah Lodge No. 1 First Rebekah Lodge chartered in Dakota Territory Jan 17, 1883 Lead South DakotaMap (db m123976) HM
60 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — Homestake Hospital Site
On West Main Street (CanAm Highway) (U.S. 85) at Siever Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street (CanAm Highway).
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
61 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — United States Post Office
On CanAm Highway / West Main Street (U.S. 85) at Stone Street, on the right when traveling north on CanAm Highway / West Main Street.
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
62 South Dakota, Marshall County, Britton — Municipal Building
On Main Street north of 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
built by City of Britton and Works Progress Administration WPA project number 2450 Nineteen Thirty SevenMap (db m197806) HM
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63 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, All Saints — 1912 Neo-Colonial Cottage Style HouseBuilt by Dennis L. McKinney
On South Phillips Avenue south of West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
McKinney-Beveridge Auto Company McKinney Loan and Investment Company All Saints Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m199744) HM
64 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Axtell Park — 215 N Duluth Avenue
On North Duluth Avenue south of West 7th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
65 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Manchester Biscuit Company
Near North Cherapa Place south of East 6th Street.
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
66 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — The Law Exchange BlockOld Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District
On North Main Avenue south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
67 South Dakota, Pennington County, Hill City — Von Woehrman Building
On Main Street (U.S. 16/385) at McGregor Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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
68 South Dakota, Yankton County, Yankton — Courthouse Memorial
On West Third Street at Broadway Avenue (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling east on West Third Street.
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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