Misplaced Pages

This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (February 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science opened in 1999 and houses an art gallery, concert hall, large-format theater, and science museum in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Its building, the former Washington High School, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

Washington High School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Show map of South DakotaShow map of the United States
Location	315 S. Main, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Coordinates	43°32′39″N 96°43′45″W / 43.544073°N 96.729035°W / 43.544073; -96.729035
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built	1908
Architect	Joseph Schwartz et al.
Architectural style	Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.	86000248
Added to NRHP	February 13, 1986

The Pavilion was a result of a renovation of the former building of Washington High School which was eventually moved to the northeast side of the city. The building is of Neoclassical styling and is architecturally interesting. It was designed by Sioux Falls architect Joseph Schwartz. The building's facade is created from large blocks of Sioux Quartzite, a pinkish quartzite native to the area and seen at the falls of the Big Sioux River. A small portion of the north wing is constructed of black rock which was believed to be black quartzite but is in fact corson diabase, which is hardened liquid magma.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Contents

The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science contains the Kirby Science Discovery Center, a massive 3 floor, regional, hands-on science experience.

The Pavilion also houses two performing arts centers, which play host to several Broadway productions, operas, dance and concert productions. The South Dakota Symphony's home also hosts dance groups as well as smaller theater and choral events.

The Visual Arts Center, hosts seven galleries of changing exhibits, and the Egger gallery which hosts the Northern Plains Tribal Art collection. The VAC hosts a variety local, regional and nationwide exhibitions, as well as Blockbuster exhibitions like Rodin, Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams and Toulouse-Lautrec. There are also many opportunities to participate in public programs like movies, panel discussions, art workshops, major events, etc. The VAC is free on Tuesdays, Saturday Mornings and the evenings of the First Friday of every month; otherwise there is a small fee.

The Wells Fargo Cinedome is a multiformat 60 ft dome theater which plays several different films per year. Virtually every space within the Pavilion is available for rent for business functions, weddings, receptions and conventions. The Washington Pavilion during 2023 started renovations on their cinedome turning it into the Sweetman Planetarium

References

1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. ^ Carolyn Torma (November 22, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Washington High School". National Park Service. Retrieved February 15, 2022. With accompanying six photos from 1985
3. Event Venues in Sioux Falls - Washington Pavilion
4. "Sweetman Planetarium | Washington Pavilion".

External links

• Media related to Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science at Wikimedia Commons
• Pavilion website

v t e City of Sioux Falls
Attractions	The Empire Mall Falls Park Great Bear Recreation Park Great Plains Zoo Pettigrew Home & Museum Terrace Park Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
Culture	Orpheum Theater Sioux Empire Fair Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival Sioux Falls Pride Sioux Falls State Theatre Sogen Con South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
History	Timeline Ozark Air Lines Flight 650
Government	Flag Old Minnehaha County Courthouse South Dakota State Penitentiary
Education	Sioux Falls Christian Schools Sioux Falls School District Secondary All Saints School Lincoln High School O'Gorman Catholic High School Roosevelt High School South Dakota School for the Deaf Thomas Jefferson High School Washington High School Tertiary Augustana University Columbus College Sioux Falls Seminary South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center Southeast Technical College University of Sioux Falls Libraries Carnegie Free Public Library
Media	Argus Leader
Religion	Dakota Baptist Convention Calvary Cathedral Central Church First Congregational Church Josephine Martin Glidden Memorial Chapel Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Sports	Sanford International Teams Augustana Vikings Sioux Falls Canaries Sioux Falls City FC Sioux Falls Cougars Sioux Falls Roller Dollz Sioux Falls Skyforce Sioux Falls Spitfire Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Storm Sioux Falls Thunder FC Venues Denny Sanford Premier Center Elmen Center Howard Wood Field Kirkeby–Over Stadium Midco Arena Sanford Pentagon Sioux Falls Arena Sioux Falls Stadium
Transportation	Sioux Area Metro Sioux Falls Bus Station Sioux Falls Regional Airport

v t e National Register of Historic Places in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Districts	All Saints Historic District Cathedral Historic District Dell Rapids Historic District Dell Rapids Residential Historic District Hayes Historic District McKennan Park Historic District Old Courthouse and Warehouse Historic District Sherman Historic District Sioux Falls Downtown Historic District Slip Up Creek Homestead Split Rock Creek Park Historic District Terrace Park and Japanese Gardens Thompson Farmstead Tolefsons Beef Stock Farm Willow Grove Farm
Buildings	Commercial and Industrial Berg and Estensen Store 330 S. 1st Ave. 529 N. Main Carpenter Hotel Dell Rapids Warming House Farley-Loetscher Company Building Farley-Loetscher Company Building I First National Bank of Garretson Andrew Kuehn Warehouse L & A Baking Company L.D. Miller Funeral Home John Mundt Building Orpheum Theatre R.F. Pettigrew and S.L. Tate Building Phillips Block Plumbing Supply Company Dr. Fredrich A. Randolph Block Security Bank Building Shriver-Johnson Building Sioux Falls Light and Power Hydro Electric Plant Sioux Falls National Bank Building Gina Smith Campbell Bathhouse Stock Yards State Bank and Tri-State Wholesale Grocery Co. Texaco Super Service Station John W. Tuthill Lumber Company Education All Saints School Main Building Augustana College Historic Buildings Carnegie Free Public Library Carnegie Public Library Glidden-Martin Hall Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Jorden Hall South Dakota School for the Deaf Washington High School Government Central Fire Station East Site Fire Station and Branch Library Federal Building and United States Courthouse Odd Fellows Home of Dell Rapids Old Minnehaha County Courthouse South Dakota State Penitentiary Historic Buildings South Side Fire Station No. 3 Religious First Congregational Church Josephine Martin Glidden Memorial Chapel Renner Lutheran Sanctuary St. Peter's Lutheran Church Residential Andrew O. Huseboe House Austin-Olson Farm Berdahl-Rolvaag House Blackstone Court Apartments Marion E. Bowen House Brooks Brothers Home Margaret Burger Apartment House Edward Coughran House E.J. and Alice Daniels House Harrison DeLong House Ole E. Fauske House The Gloria House Orlan A. Hayward House Hans J. Hilmoe Barn LaSalle Apartments Daniel Lund House William G. Milne House Parmley-Pankow House Presentation Children's Home Grant J. Reynolds House Shafer Round Barn R.D. and Mary Springer House Stadum-Green House Dr. Steven's House Charles A. Thomas House Laura M. Welch House Williams Piano Company House Transportation Illinois Central Passenger Depot Rock Island Depot
Object	Valley Springs Rest Stop Tipi
Sites	Brandon Village Queen Bee Mill Renner Ball Park
Structures	Bridge at Iverson Crossing Cherry Rock Park Bridge Dell Rapids Amphitheater Dell Rapids Bridge Dell Rapids Water Tower Eighth Street Bridge Old Yankton Bridge Palisades Bridge SDDOT Bridge No. 50-122-155 SDDOT Bridge No. 50-192-132 SDDOT Bridge No. 50-193-086 SDDOT Bridge No. 50-196-104 SDDOT Bridge No. 50-200-035 Split Rock Park Bridge Summit Avenue Viaduct
Footnotes	This entry has been removed from the register.
See also: National Register of Historic Places listings in Minnehaha County, South Dakota and List of National Historic Landmarks in South Dakota

• v
• t
• e

• 1999 establishments in South Dakota
• Science museums in South Dakota
• Art museums and galleries in South Dakota
• Arts centers in South Dakota
• Museums in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
• Tourist attractions in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• National Register of Historic Places in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• School buildings completed in 1908
• School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in South Dakota
• South Dakota Registered Historic Places stubs