Roadside Attractions, Metal Sculpture Art

Ever since the invention of the motor vehicle and modern roadway system in the United States there have been roadside attractions.

This roadside attraction is along Nebraska State Hwy 35 just outside of Hubbard, NE.

Some Days I Dream of Leaving

The sculpture Some Days I Dream of Leaving is on permanent display in a downtown Sioux City Park.

Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Woodbury County Courthouse, frieze's and sculpture's

This series is about the exhibits at the Sioux City Public Museum and the Woodbury County Courthouse 100th anniversary celebration.

In 2018 the Woodbury County Courthouse building celebrated 100 years.

Construction began in 1916 and the building opened in 1918. The courthouse is Prairie School Architecture in design. It was designed by William L Steele, William G. Purcell and George G. Elmslie. Various artists were commissioned to create the beautiful murals and sculptures that adorn the building.

The courthouse has origins in Chicago, Illinois.

Frieze's and sculpture's:

Previous articles in the series:

Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, Introduction, 1890's, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, 1900 - 1910, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, 1911 - 1920, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, 1921 - 1930, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, Undated, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, Posters, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, Alfonso Iannelli, Midway Gardens, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, Chicago, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Woodbury County Courthouse the Chicago Connection, architects and artists, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Terra Cotta, 05/04/2018
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: video created from photos.
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: Previous articles
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, from the 8th Floor Balcony
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, Equity Courtroom Mural's and bookcase
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, 7th Floor Red Cross Sewing Room

Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, Coroner's Table
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, 8th floor meeting room.

Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, "W" door knobs
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, Inside the Dome
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, cell door mechanism
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, heavy duty doors
Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, inside the west entrance
Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Woodbury County Courthouse, drawings and design
Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Woodbury County Courthouse, construction
Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Woodbury County Courthouse, furniture
Sioux City Public Museum: The Chicago Origins of the Courthouse, Woodbury County Courthouse, grille's, mural's and other details

2016 Iowa State Fair: Butter Sculpture Exhibit

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the original Star Trek series the original bridge crew and Star Ship Enterprise was added as part of the Butter Sculpture Exhibit at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Previous articles in series:
2016 Iowa State Fair: Super Bull
2016 Iowa State Fair: Iowa Food and Family Sand Sculpture
2016 Iowa State Fair: The Young Prince

2016 Iowa State Fair: The Young Prince

This sculpture is made from recycled tools, chain, tractor parts and other salvaged metal pieces.

Previous articles in series:
2016 Iowa State Fair: Super Bull
2016 Iowa State Fair: Iowa Food and Family Sand Sculpture