Sioux City Free Public Library (Carnegie Place Apartments) 721 6th Street National Register of Historic Places The Sioux City Free Public Library is an example of the work of New York City architect Edward L. Tilton, a nationally recognized figure in the field of library design and designer of the Immigrant Station on Ellis Island, New York. Begun in 1912 with a $75,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation, and completed in 1913, the library is one of Sioux City’s best examples of the Italian Renaissance architectural style. As an Italian Renaissance building, the library features a symmetrical facade, prominent arched entry featuring classical motifs, corner quoins, prominent belt courses, and a false hipped roof with a red tiled parapet. This building served as the public library until 1990. In 1998, this building underwent rehabilitation. It now houses 20 spacious and uniquely designed apartments. featured mahogany woodwork interlined with marble, and terrazzo floors. The building features a highly decorative terra cotta cornice with decorative “medallions” in foliage and geometric patterns between each of the piers.
Originally, this building was home to a number of offices including architectural firms, insurance firms, grain dealers, grain companies, and the Department of Agriculture. The building still has its original, hand-operated elevators.
Several historic photos of this building are located in the basement breakroom which is open to the public. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
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Sioux City Free Public Library (added 1997 - Building - #97000461)
Also known as Sioux City Public Library
705 6th St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Tilton, Edward L.
Architectural Style: Renaissance
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Education
Historic Sub-function: Library
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