History of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

1857 - Sioux Falls exists as a city today because the land speculators who staked town site claims there in 1857 came in search of the cascades of the Big Sioux River.

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1904 - FIRE AT SIOUX FALLS. BLAZE IN BUSINESS DISTRICT CAUSES A LOSS OF $40,000.
A fire early Thursday morning gutted the two-story building occupied by the ANTHONY Candy Company, at Sioux Falls, S.D., destroyed the entire stock of the company and seriously damaged the PHILLIPS block, adjoining. The PHILLIPS block belongs to ex-Senator PETTIGREW.
The fire started in the basement of the building of the ANTHONY Candy Company, and the fire department was required to fight hard for several hours before the flames were controlled. The ANTHONY Candy Company had a $30,000 stock. The total damage to this and the two buildings will reach fully $40,000. The loss is practically all covered by insurance.
The Carroll Sentinel
Iowa
November 15, 1904

1906
Sioux Falls, a city, capital of Minnehaha co., S.Dak., on the Big Sioux River and on the Great Northern and other railroads, about 60 miles NNE. of Yankton. It has a government building, a Federal penetentiary, state school for deaf-mutes, Sioux Falls College, All Saints' School, Lutheran Normal School, and manufactures of agricultural implements, wind-mills, vehicles, creamery supplies, etc. There are extensive rock-quarries in the vicinity. Pop. in 1900, 10,266. The river here falls nearly 100 feet.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1910 - SHOE SHINE SAVES HIS LIFE.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D. - Suddenly remembering that he had just has his shoes shined, and not wishing to spoil the polish, "Jack" Thomas, a resident of one of the small mining camps in the Black hills, while en route home quite late at night on foot, decided not to walk through what he supposed was a puddle of water and mud, and thereby saved his life.

The supposed puddle was a hole in the ground nearly 100 feet in depth, caused by the caving in of a tunnel which a mining company had constructed at that depth under the highway along which Thomas was walking. When he approached the supposed puddle in the dim light Thomas for a moment intended to walk through it, as he was tired and did not care to take the extra steps necessary to walk around the large dark spot in the road. But, recollecting the polish which had been placed on his shoes a short time before, he decided to walk around the spot and save the shine.

The next morning, when informed of the nature of the "mud Hole" and... Read MORE...

1960 - June 12 - KORN TV channel 5 in Mitchell-Sioux Falls, SD (ABC) begins

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Sioux Falls has a lot to offer! Here's a list of places to go and things to do in this vibrant city:
Falls Park: Start your journey at the heart of Sioux Falls. The Falls Park is a beautiful, picturesque area with waterfalls, walking trails, and historic buildings. It's a great place for a leisurely stroll or a picnic.

SculptureWalk: Take a walk through downtown Sioux Falls and explore the SculptureWalk. This outdoor art gallery features sculptures from local and international artists. It's a unique way to experience art in a public space.

Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum: If you're an animal lover, the Great Plains Zoo is a must-visit. The zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from around the world. Don't miss the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, which is part of the zoo and showcases fascinating exhibits.

Sioux Falls Bike Trails: Rent a bike and explore the city's extensive bike trail system. The trails wind through parks, along the river, and provide a scenic way to see the city.

Washington Pavilion: This is a fantastic cultural and entertainment center. It houses... Read MORE...