Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 65: Historical Sites that no Longer Exist 2

Another historical site that was razed this past April was St. Casimir Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church. This building was also on the National Register of Historic Places. Being on that list does not protect a building from being torn down. The church was closed in 1998 due to a shortage of priests.

Here is an article about the dome coming down:
St. Casimir dome finally down

Here is info. from the National Register of Historic Places web site about the church:
St. Casimir Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church (added 1998 - Building - #98000388)
Also known as St. Casimir Church
2524 Leech Ave., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Babue & Sons, Steele, William L.
Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Architecture, European
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-function: Religious Structure