Karcher Block

Karcher Block
Location 366 S. Pierre St., Pierre, South Dakota
Coordinates 44°21′57″N 100°21′16″W / 44.36583°N 100.35444°W / 44.36583; -100.35444Coordinates: 44°21′57″N 100°21′16″W / 44.36583°N 100.35444°W / 44.36583; -100.35444
Area less than one acre
Architectural style Early Commercial
NRHP Reference # 93000783[1]
Added to NRHP August 17, 1993

The Karcher Block is a historic commercial building located at 366 S. Pierre St. in Pierre, South Dakota. Businessman Henry Karcher commissioned the Commercial style building in 1884. Before Karcher constructed his building, Pierre did not have an established commercial center. An East Pierre landowner offered Karcher $6,000 to build his commercial block there, but Karcher turned down the offer and built in West Pierre. Due to the Karcher Block and the Central Block, another major commercial building, West Pierre became Pierre's main business district. The block has continuously housed businesses since its construction.[2]

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1993.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Karcher Block". Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary: Pierre and Fort Pierre, South Dakota. National Park Service. Retrieved July 4, 2013.


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