FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  December 19, 2007
CONTACT:  Jason Haug, (605) 773-6296

State Historical Society lists nine more properties on National Register

PIERRE, S.D. – Nine new South Dakota properties have been included in the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society.

The National Register is the official federal list of properties identified as important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture. The State Historic Preservation Office of the State Historical Society works in conjunction with the National Park Service, which oversees the National Register program. 

"South Dakota's history is rich in American Indian culture, pioneer life and change," said Jay D. Vogt, state historic preservation officer and director of the State Historical Society. "Properties listed in the National Register are important for their role in South Dakota's culture, heritage and history. And when properties get listed, it shows that their owners take pride in their role in preserving that culture, heritage and history."

Buildings, sites, structures and objects at least 50 years old possessing historical significance may qualify for the National Register, according to Vogt. Properties must also maintain their historic location, design, materials and association. Listing in the National Register does not place any limitations on private property owners by the federal government. 

For more information on the National Register or other historic preservation programs, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217; telephone (605) 773-3458 or website www.sdhistory.org HP/histpres.htm.

Following are the newly listed National Register sites in South Dakota:

n      Pioneer Park Bandshell, Brookings

n      Wagner House, Wagner vicinity

n      Colton House, Vermillion

n      Mack Jones Lustron House, Miller

n      Stark and Blanch Garage, Arlington

n      Covered Wagon Resort, Piedmont

n      L&A Baking Company, Sioux Falls

n      Nora Store, Alcester vicinity

n      Hoffman House, Yankton