Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 62: Saint Boniface Historic District

Saint Boniface Catholic Church is a Historic District. It is a beautiful building and the tallest structure on the west side of Sioux City.

History:
Sioux City - St. Boniface

Info.:
St. Boniface Historic District (added 1998 - District - #98001322)
Also known as St. Boniface Church and Rectory;St. Boniface School
703 W. 5th St., 515 Cook St., 700 W. 6th St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Steele, William LaBarthe, Darscheid, Bro. Leonard
Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Romanesque
Area of Significance: Religion, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Church School, Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Church School, Religious Structure

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Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 61: Margaretta Franz House

The Margaretta Franz House is no longer there. I do not know when it was torn down but now it is nothing but an empty lot. Here is the info. on it:

Franz, Margaretta, House (added 1998 - Building - #82002647)
215 Kansas St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Architectural Style: Gothic, Italianate
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling

Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 60: Augustana Lutheran Church

Augustana Lutheran is the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sioux City. There are several other Lutheran churches in the area but this is the only one based from Sweden.

The First Swedish Mission (Lutheran) church, corner of Court and Seventh streets, Rev. F. O. Hultman, pastor, was organized in 1874. It now has a membership of 250. Their new church edifice, built in 1889, seats 300 and cost $15,000. Total value of property, $25,000.

The Swedish Lutheran Augustana church is one of the finest in the city; it was dedicated in February, 1890, and is located on the corner of Sixth and Court streets. It is built of Sioux City pressed brick, arranged in Gothic style. Its size is 54x98 feet, and has a tower 115 feet high. The seating capacity of the building is over 1,000. The present membership of the society is 400. The pastor, Rev. A. P. Martin, a native of Sweden, has been in charge since 1886. The church is in a flourishing condition, and possesses a property valued at $45,000. The Swedes are a church-going people. "America need not be afraid of them-they love Sweden as their mother and America as their bride."

Other info. and photo's:
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Church (added 2006 - Building - #06000444)
Also known as Augustana Lutheran Church
600 Court St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: European
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-function: Religious Structure

Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 59: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

In it's over 75 years the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has a rich history in Sioux City and been through a lot. The edifice was designed by William L. Steele. Built in 1925 so the more then 500 Greeks could attend services in Sioux City rather then travel to Omaha, Neb. for an occasional service. In the late 1990's the inside survived a fire but was damaged and was restored and rebuilt. As a result he church has stood as a testament to the perseverance of it's members.

Here is more on the church:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Main Information
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church History

Other info. and photo's:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (added 1998 - Building - #98000381)
900 6th St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Steele, William L., Reische & Sanborn
Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Architecture, European
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-function: Religious Structure

Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 58: Dr. Van

Dr. Van Buren Knott House:

Info.:
Knott, Dr. Van Buren, House (added 1999 - Building - #99001032)
2323 Nebraska St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Shaw, Howard Van Doren
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

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Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 57: Atchison A Ashby House

This is all the info. I could find on the Atchison A. Ashby House:

Ashby, Atchison A., House (added 1998 - Building - #98001207)
1807 Summit St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Henniger, Frederick A.
Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling


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Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 56: James P. Newton House

The James P. Newton house was designed by Sioux City’s most famous architect, William Steele and is one of his earliest work in the Prairie School style of architecture.

James P. Newton was the President and owner of Haskin Bros, & Co. when he built this house in 1909. His company was the first and only soap manufacturer in Sioux City making nationally famous “Trilby” and “Peek-a-Boo” brand soaps.

Other info. and photo's:
Newton, James P., House and Maid Cottage (added 2000 - Building - #00000154)
2312 Nebraska St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Steele, William I.
Architectural Style: Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling

Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 55: Eaton Myluis House also known as the Palmer House

Palmer Mansion- built in the 1910’s era, the house was a northern “suburban” home along Jackson Street (across from Peirce Mansion above) and along Sioux City’s cable car line which ran from downtown out to 40th Street. Recently sold for only $449,000, the home was once the family home of the Palmer Family, owners of Sioux City based “Palmer Candies”, maker of the TwinBing Candy Bar. The home features a parlor or ballroom on the top floor that was used for entertaining and a carriage/servant quarters in back. It was built by August Mylius in 1894. You can see his initials in the 3 front dormers.

Other info. and photo's:
Mylius--Eaton House (added 2004 - Building - #03001390)
Also known as The Palmer House
2900 Jackson St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: McLaughlin, William D., Mylius, Charles
Architectural Style: Queen Anne
Significant Year: 1894, 1902, 1928
Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 54: Elzy G. Burkam House also known as Stackerl House;English Mansion

Here is the info. the Elzy G. Burkam House also known as Stackerl House;English Mansion:

Burkam, Elzy G., House
Burkam, Elzy G., House


Burkam, Elzy G., House (added 1998 - Building - #98000864)
Also known as Stackerl House;English Mansion
1525 Douglas St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: McLaughlin, William D.
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling

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Sioux City History and Culture by Bicycle Part 53: Sioux City Free Public Museum

Sioux City Free Public Library (Carnegie Place Apartments) 721 6th Street National Register of Historic Places The Sioux City Free Public Library is an example of the work of New York City architect Edward L. Tilton, a nationally recognized figure in the field of library design and designer of the Immigrant Station on Ellis Island, New York. Begun in 1912 with a $75,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation, and completed in 1913, the library is one of Sioux City’s best examples of the Italian Renaissance architectural style. As an Italian Renaissance building, the library features a symmetrical facade, prominent arched entry featuring classical motifs, corner quoins, prominent belt courses, and a false hipped roof with a red tiled parapet. This building served as the public library until 1990. In 1998, this building underwent rehabilitation. It now houses 20 spacious and uniquely designed apartments. featured mahogany woodwork interlined with marble, and terrazzo floors. The building features a highly decorative terra cotta cornice with decorative “medallions” in foliage and geometric patterns between each of the piers.
Originally, this building was home to a number of offices including architectural firms, insurance firms, grain dealers, grain companies, and the Department of Agriculture. The building still has its original, hand-operated elevators.
Several historic photos of this building are located in the basement breakroom which is open to the public. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Other info & photo's:
Sioux City Free Public Library (added 1997 - Building - #97000461)
Also known as Sioux City Public Library
705 6th St., Sioux City
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Tilton, Edward L.
Architectural Style: Renaissance
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Education
Historic Sub-function: Library