History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

History from the Skywalk; Sioux City, Mid American Energy Building

The Mid American Energy Building as seen from the Sioux City Skywalk System:





Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 74: Mid-American Building

Previous articles:
History from the Skywalk; Sioux City, Introduction
History from the Skywalk; Sioux City, Maps
History from the Skywalk; Sioux City, Existing Articles
History from the Skywalk; Sioux City, Badgerow Building
History from the Skywalk; Sioux City, Martin Hotel Building
Posted by John Vodochodsky at 11:25 AM
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