Then & Now
Exchanging valentine cards on Valentine’s Day is a custom that began in the 16th century and continues today. Esther Howland, whose father owned a stationery store in Massachusetts, is known as the “Mother of the […]
The first building on what is now the VA Medical Center campus belonged to Columbus College, a private institution. It had been founded by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls in Chamberlain but moved to […]
Lowell Elementary, which was built “way out in the country” in 1891, is celebrating its 130th year of educating students Friday. Students will plant trees in the afternoon, and there will be an open house […]
As the Sioux Falls School District celebrates its 150th year, it shared some of the photographs from its collection with us. While limited information about them was available, it’s still interesting to see the faces […]
While the first residents of Sioux Falls used the Big Sioux River for swimming, the city began establishing pools in the early 1900s. People cooled off in the wading pool at McKennan Park and swam […]
The opening of Amazon’s new delivery station ahead of its massive fulfillment center got us thinking about delivery services of old. Here’s a look at how goods made their way to homes and businesses in […]
Our Then & Now series brings you a nostalgic look at the places and people who have built the community we love. Have some throwback photos to share? We’d love to see them! Email info@pigeon605.com. With […]
Our Then & Now series brings you a nostalgic look at the places and people who have built the community we love. Have some throwback photos to share? We’d love to see them! Email info@pigeon605.com. […]
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