Byron H. Kingsbury House – 2704 Jackson St.
Built in 1915, this Colonial Revival styled home, with some Italian Renaissance influences, it was built for Byron H. Kingsbury who came to Sioux City in 1899 when he was 23. among his many accomplishments Kingsbury was Vice President of Sioux City National Bank, President of Sioux City Brewing Company and President and General Manager of the Missouri River Sioux City Bridge Company, which was involved in the management of the Combination Bridge that connected Sioux City with South Sioux City, Nebraska. In 1936 he moved to the house next door at 2706 Jackson St. Kingsbury died in 1942. Special features of this home include a decorative fan window over the front door, the pediment dormer windows, and the classical Tuscan columns supporting the sun porch on the south side of the home. The Italian Renaissance influence is represented by the triple arched front entry.
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Frank McClure House – 2706 Jackson St.
Built in 1915, this home was designed in the Colonial Revival style, this was the home of Frank McClure, manager of F. L. McClure and Company wholesale groceries. The home features a single story entry porch with tall Doric columns supporting a triangular pediment and a fanlight above the front door, all defining characteristics of the Colonial Revival architectural style.
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George Parker House – 2709 Jackson St.
Built in 1891 and completed in 1907, construction on this home began in 1891, but sold at a sheriff’s auction before completion. George Parker who was an officer at Farmer’s Loan and Trust bought the house and finished construction in 1907. The home is an example of the Queen Anne style and features a large corner tower that was added to the home in 1917 by architect William Steele.
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William Gordon House – 2719 Jackson St.
Built in 1896, a small modern residence sits on the site of the original home. The older home was constructed in the Queen Anne style for real estate developer and Sioux City promoter William Gordon. Gordon came to Sioux City in 1883 and was involved in many projects including developing Leeds, helping to create the elevated railroad, and promoting many new businesses and industries. Gordon Drive was named in his honor.
Howard Pierce House – 2722 Jackson St.
Built in 1915, this home is a Colonial Revival brick foursquare, first occupied by Howard G. Pierce and his wife, Mary. Peirce was Secretart and Treasurer of the Fiztsimmons-Peirce Livestock Commission Company.
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Charles W. Hornick House – 2727 Jackson St.
Built in 1890, this Queen Anne styled residence was constructed for Charles W. Hornick, President of Hornick Hess and Moor Druggist. In 1894 the house was sold to George Sweetser, Secretary of Farmer’s Loan and Trust Company. In 1912, C. F. Lytle of the Lytle Construction Company bought the home. Special features of note include the full wrap-around front porch and the corner tower with bell-shaped roof.
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Henry Michelsletter House – 2728 Jackson St.
Built in 1912. The first residence of record of this stately Craftsman styled home was Henry Michelsletter, a printer for W. H. Bastain Company. This home features prominent Doric columns, a porte-cochere on the south end of the home, and exposed rafter tails.
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