Mathiesen House
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About Mathiesen House
Mathiesen House, at 914 N. Maple, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 1, 1982. It was among the first 5 of Watertown’s 28 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 102 other South Dakota listings. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Watertown, South Dakota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
914 N. Maple, Watertown · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
11 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Mathiesen House
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Questions about Mathiesen House
Is Mathiesen House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 1, 1982 (Register number 82003923).
Is Mathiesen House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Mathiesen House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Mathiesen House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93204691 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.