Office of History/SD State Historical Society
For more information: Jeff Mammenga, 773-6000

PIERRE – The South Dakota State Historical Society has announced that seven more properties in the state have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register, administered by the National Park Service, is the federal government’s official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. The State Historic Preservation Office of the State Historical Society processes applications for the National Register.

"Listing in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our state’s heritage," said Jay D. Vogt, SHPO director. "It does not mean that limitations will be placed on the properties by the federal government."

Here is a brief description of each of the new National Register listings:

Farley-Loetscher Company Building, 701--705 E. 8th St., Sioux Falls. The Farley-Loetscher Building was constructed in 1915. The building played an integral role in the economics of the city of Sioux Falls and the State of South Dakota. The company was a leading producer of window, doors and major millwork in the state. They provided woodwork for many buildings in the state, including Glidden Hall, the Coliseum, City Hall of Sioux Falls and the Alex Johnson Hotel.

The Gunderson House, 24 S. Harvard, Vermillion. The house was constructed in 1895 with a significant addition made to the rear in 1928. The house is designed in the Late Victorian Queen Anne style.

The C.B. Kennedy Mansion, 903 N. Dakota St., Canton. The house was constructed in 1917, and is an excellent example of Colonial Revival architecture. The house is listed for its distinctive architectural style. This style is not typical for Canton or the surrounding cities.

South Dakota Dept. of Trans. Br. No. 51-124-136, Second St. over the Big Sioux River, Egan. This is a Parker Through Truss bridge located in the town of Egan in Moody County. It was constructed in 1922 and is significant for its engineering. The bridge is also listed as a rare bridge type in South Dakota. This nomination is a continued effort to document historic bridges in South Dakota.

Swander Bakery Building, 301 12th St., Rapid City. The original portion of the bakery was constructed in 1928, with additions made in 1949 and 1961. The Bakery building was added to the National Register because it represents the history of a major locally owned business and the family that owned it. It also reflects the commerce and growth of the Black Hills community.

United Brethren Church, 31141 476th Ave., West Akron vicinity. The church was constructed in 1905, and is an excellent example of rural gothic revival architecture. The building represents the first generation church construction.

Burns House, 816 Pine St., Yankton. The house was constructed in 1886, with significant alterations in 1928 due to a fire in the tower. It was designed in the Late Victorian Queen Anne style, a style that was very popular throughout South Dakota.

For more information about these buildings or preservation in general, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at (605) 773-3458.

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