Woodbury County Courthouse 100th Anniversary: New Photos, 7th Floor Red Cross Sewing Room

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.

This photo is of the door to the 7th floor of the courthouse. The courthouse had a American Red Cross sewing room. The Red Cross used to sew bandages for use in the world war's. Located on the 7th floor of the courthouse today is the Woodbury County Assessor's Office. This area is normally not accessible by the public except during special tours.

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