Central Block
National Register of Historic Places

Central Block

Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota
Listed
January 19, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
88003201

About this property

The Central Block is a historic commercial building located at 321–325 S. Pierre St. in Pierre, South Dakota. The Italianate masonry building was constructed in 1884 and was one of Pierre's earliest masonry commercial buildings. It was an early work of architects Proudfoot & Bird, then of Pierre but better known for their work elsewhere. The building opened by hosting the 1884 Republican Territorial Convention Ball, which featured a performance by the Rochester Orchestra. Since its opening, the building has housed numerous businesses and offices, including those of Alice Baird, Pierre's first female doctor, and Henry R. Horner, South Dakota State Senator and Pierre City Attorney. The building is now one of the only surviving buildings from Pierre's first commercial district. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1989.

Location

321--325 S. Pierre St.
Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota
44.36543, -100.35578

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Sources

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When was Central Block listed on the National Register?

Central Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Central Block?

Central Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central Block?

The period of significance for Central Block is recorded as the civil_war era.

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