4 Broadcaster Press April 10, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Four More State Properties Listed On National Register Of Historic Places PIERRE, S.D. – Four more South Dakota properties were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society. The listed properties are the Gottlieb and Friederike Scheurenbrand House and the Louis N. and Helen Seaman House in Mitchell, the Celina and Albert Goddard House in Pierre, and St. Paul Lutheran Church located between Richland and Elk Point in Union County. 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, to list the properties. "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 at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. "The more than 1,300 state individual properties and districts listed on 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 on the National Register does not place any limitations on private property owners by the federal government. Following is more information about these newly listed properties. Scheurenbrand House, Mitchell The Gottlieb and Friederike Scheurenbrand House, built in 1906, is located at 700 E. Hanson St. in Mitchell. It is listed in the National Register for its significance on the local level in the areas of architecture and engineering. For South Dakota architecture, the house is an important example of the late work of prominent architect Wallace L. Dow. It is one of the earliest and best residential examples of the use of the perfection block method of concrete construction patented by Dow and manufactured in the new concrete block factory established by mason and builder Gottlieb Scheurenbrand. Under engineering, the house is a significant example of the technological innovations in building materials with which Dow and Scheurenbrand were exploring in those years. The variety of blocks used and the quality of architectural design indicate that Scheurenbrand and Dow saw the house as a showpiece for these methods. Dow died in 1911, only five years after receiving the patent for his Perfection Power Block Machine. The Scheurenbrand House is one of the few buildings that Dow was able to design and construct with these innovative methods before his death. Seaman House, Mitchell The Louis N. and Helen Seaman House was constructed at 300 E. Third St. in Mitchell in 1887. It is listed in the National Register for its significant architecture at the local level. The house is an example of the Queen Anne style of architecture blended with elements of the Eastlake style. The home retains significantly high integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. It has kept nearly all of its original woodwork details, particularly in the detailed and varied exterior wall surfaces, at the porch and throughout the interior. Goddard House, Pierre Located at 111 S. Van Buren Ave. in Pierre, the Celina and Albert Goddard House was built in 1908. The house is listed in the National Register for architecture as a good local example of residential concrete block construction executed in the bungalow form. Relatively few concrete block houses remain in Pierre, and the Goddard House is one of the best examples of this style. The most interesting feature of the Goddard House is the use of smooth, or “dressed,” concrete blocks with slightly rounded corners. Similar blocks are not found on other houses in town. Concrete blocks on other residences are more ornamental, resembling rough-cut stone with a “rock face.” St. Paul Lutheran Church, Union County St. Paul Lutheran Church is a twostory brick church constructed between 1920 and 1922 in rural Union County near Richland and Elk Point. The long-existing cemetery is across the road to the east of the church. The church and cemetery both retain excellent integrity of location, setting, materials, design, workmanship, feeling and association. The property is listed in the National Register as architecturally significant as an excellent example of a Gothic Revival style church building in rural South Dakota. 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 history.sd.gov/Preservation (click on National Register April Is Financial Getting Infrastructure Literacy Month On The Right Track BROOKINGS, S.D. - In an effort to emphasize the important of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits April is recognized throughout the U.S. as Financial Literacy month. "Financial literacy is your ability to make sound financial decisions based on your financial knowledge. A high level of financial literacy will improve your financial well-being," said Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist. Let's celebrate Throughout the month of April, the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) has developed tools and resources designed to encourage consumers to take action to improve their financial well-being. Weekly themes for the month include: April 8-14, 2018 - Saving April 15-21, 2018 -Protection through insurance April 22-30, 2018 - General financial preparedness To access tools and resources for each theme, visit the USA.gov website. Information about budgeting, goal setting, tracking spending, retirement, insurance, and credit is available at the Family and Personal Finance community. Year-round focus Through her role with SDSU Extension, SaboeWounded Head, works with consumer across the state of South Dakota to improve their personal finance skills and knowledge. Ways she works with South Dakotans to increase their financial literacy include: one-on-one financial counseling, small and large group financial programs, on-line courses, and worksite wellness programs. By Rep. Kristi Noem began operations in 2015 have already Recently, I had the opportunity to meet attracted over $311 million in new facility with employees of the Rapid City, Pierre investments by six South Dakota compaand Eastern Railroad (RCP&E) in Huron. nies. Those facilities employ 260 workers. In many respects, these individuals lay This result is being duplicated in the 49 the groundwork for our state’s economic states that are served by America’s 603 prosperity. short line railroads.” In South Dakota, we have more than But the credit expired in 2017. In 1,800 miles of operational railroad lines, response, I’ve cosponsored legislation over which roughly half of our agriculture to make the tax credit permanent and commodities travel. When hiccups occur, will fight to include that proposal in an farmers often feel the impact immediately upcoming tax package. in the form of an increased basis. If backAdditionally, I’ve been thrilled to see ups or delays are bad enough, the state’s President Trump’s elimination of more entire farm economy can be impacted, than 1,600 unnecessary regulations, especially if prices are low and producaccelerating the pace at which developers have little wiggle room financially. It’s ers can work. These same deregulation critical, then, that we make the investprinciples guided much of my advocacy ments necessary to upgrade and maintain in 2015, when we passed the first fully our nation’s network of railroads. funded transportation bill in a decade and Like many features of America’s infragot it signed into law. The legislation cut structure system, the country’s railways red tape, streamlined rail project approvare aging. Private American companies, als, and increased support for highwayhowever, have made significant investrailway grade crossings. ments to repair and modernize lines. But more can be done. President From a policy perspective, these are Trump has laid out an impressive infrainvestments I want to incentivize. structure agenda to modernize our roads, One way to do that is through the bridges, and rails. More specifically, the Short Line Tax Credit, which generally president’s plan prioritizes investments in ported 1,772 Wi-Fi users. On any offers a $1 benefit for every $2 of prirural America, further reduces the regulagiven day, public libraries hosted vate investment. First enacted in 2005, tory burden, and puts a renewed focus on 823 attendees at programs and the credit has helped spark $4 billion the skills training needed to fill construcprovided 1,413 hours on library worth of private investment by regional tion jobs. computers. railroads, including millions of dollars in Much of South Dakota’s economy The 2017 South Dakota South Dakota. couldn’t operate without a robust railroad School Libraries Data Digest In fact, the American Short Line and infrastructure. Thank you to all those who indicates that during the 2016-17 Broad ca has held 2x1 work so hard to move our commodities school year, 9,800 students inde- Regional Railroad Association steronline .c goods andom efficiently, safely, and affordpendently visited the state’s 379 South Dakota up as an example of the school libraries on a daily basis. credit’s effectiveness. They write: “the im- ably. More than 5,600 classes visited provements made by the 670-mile Rapid their school libraries each week, City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad since it and students checked out 180,000 e-books over the course of the year. South Dakota Celebrating National Library Week April 8-14 PIERRE, S.D. – April 8-14 is National Library Week, a time to celebrate the ways libraries lead their communities through services, programs and expertise. “The library helps lead local communities by advocating for widespread access to crucial services and lifelong learning,” said state librarian Daria Bossman. “Libraries level the playing field for people of any age or economic class who seek information and access to improve their quality of life.” There are more than 500 aca- demic, school, public and special (medical/law/business) libraries in South Dakota. From elected officials to small business owners to students of all ages, many individuals rely on libraries and the wide variety of resources they offer, like e-books, technology classes, programs for job seekers and materials for English learners. According to the 2017 South Dakota Public Libraries Data Digest, the state’s public libraries daily welcomed 10,196 visitors, circulated 16,202 items and sup- Broadcasteronline.c om Tiling Resolution: If 3x1 Broadcasteronline.c om Below is a list of sessions in your area in April: ? ? ? Apr. 16 - Vermillion: Public Library, Kozak Rm. at 10:30 a.m. Apr. 16 - Yankton: Yankton Public Library at 2:30 p.m. Apr. 18 - Vermillion: USD - Faculty & Benefits Fair from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Interested individuals may appear in person at the session or view the presentation online. Notice is further given that the public education sessions will be held in handicap accessible buildings. 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