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 Lown, William Ernest, House - Spearfish, South Dakota Posted by:  BruceS
N 44° 29.436 W 103° 51.653
13T E 590571 N 4926996
Historic Queen Anne style house in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Waymark Code: WMQAZD
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2016
Views: 2
From the National Register Nomination form: The William Ernest Lown Hone, built in 1893, is one of the best
examples of the late Queen Anne style of architecture in Lawrence
County. Because of its period appearance and craftsmanship, it is
one of the more significant homes in Spearfish. The Lown family
who lived in this home for a long time was involved in the mercantile
business.
William Ernest Lown, and his brother, Charles, owned one of the
best general stores in the Black Hills. The storg is one block northeast
of the home. They built in this location because the railroad
tracks were just behind the store. The Lown family is significant to
the commercial history of Spearfish and Lawrence County. The reflection
of William Lown's success is seen through his attractive home.
The house appears to be in excellent condition and continues to serve as a private residence.
Street address:
745 5th St.
Spearfish, South Dakota
County / Borough / Parish: Lawrence
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Domestic
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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