Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 56: James P. Newton House

The James P. Newton house was designed by Sioux City’s most famous architect, William Steele and is one of his earliest work in the Prairie School style of architecture.

James P. Newton was the President and owner of Haskin Bros, & Co. when he built this house in 1909. His company was the first and only soap manufacturer in Sioux City making nationally famous “Trilby” and “Peek-a-Boo” brand soaps.

Other info. and photo's:
Newton, James P., House and Maid Cottage (added 2000 - Building - #00000154)
2312 Nebraska St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Steele, William I.
Architectural Style: Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling