Fred J. Sulzbach House – 2423 Jackson St.
Built in 1918, this stately Prairie styled home was constructed for Fred J. Sulzbach and his family. A stonemason by trade, Sulzbach came to Sioux City in 1880 where he began winning contracts to work on the city’s buildings, streets and sewers. Eventually he turned his business into a successful construction company, which continues operations today.
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John H. Kelly House – 2501 Jackson St.
Built in 1913, this prominent Prairie styled residence was constructed for John Kelly, vice president of the Sioux City Tribune. The home’s design is attributed to the local architect William Steele. By 1919 Kelly was president and general manager of the Tribune, having taken over of the newspaper for his father John C. Kelly, owner of the newspaper since 1884. A few years before his death in 1933, John Kelly moved from this house to 2619 Jackson St.
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Millard – Steele House – 2512 Jackson St.
Built in 1902, this home is notable for the association with prominent local architect, William LeBarth Steele. The home was constructed in 1902 for Ezbon Millard, owner of Millard and Anderson, a local building contractor. By 1910 William Steele purchased the house.
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Joseph Cenell House – 2519 Jackson St.
Built in 1939, this Tudor style, which was popular in the United States during the 1930’s and 1940’s is represented by this home. It was the home of Joseph Cenell who worked in the Claims Department in the Insurance Exchange Building.
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Benjamin Schulein House – 2604 Jackson St.
Built in 1913, this home is one of the earliest Prairie styled designs by prominent local architect William L. Steele, this was the home of Bencamin Schulein. Ben’s father, Sigmund, a successful businessman and entrepreneur, was one of the earliest Jewish settler in Sioux City. Ben Schulein operated a shoe business that was founded by his father. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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William J. Weir House – 2616 Jackson St.
Built in 1924, the Dutch Colonial sub-category of the Colonial Revival architectural style is represented by this house. Defining features include the gambrel roof (barn like) and he beautiful door surround with an arched pediment and large Doric columns. The first known resident of this home was William Weir, manager of A. Y. Weir and Sons Real Estate.
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William H. Beck House – 2619 Jackson St.
Built in 1893 a modern apartment building now sits on the site of the William H. Beck house that was severly damaged by fire in 1970. Richardsonian Romanesque in style, the Beck house was designed by local architect William McLaughlin. William Beck arrived in Sioux City in Sioux City from Indiana with his wife in 1878 and was involved in the jewelry business. His downtown store was known as one of the finest jewelry stores in the country. Beck was an avid Sioux City promoter and involved in many social and business organizations. He lived in this home until his death in 1921.
Roy McKee House – 2620 Jackson St.
Built in 1913 this Prairie styled residence was constructed for Roy McKee, manager of the Sioux City Blau Gas Company. Although a representation of the Prairie style, it shows influences from other styles. The Palladian window located above the front entrance for ecample, is more reminiscent of Colonial Revival style.
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