City of Sioux City issued the following announcement on October 13.
A photographic look at a 19th century style of architecture featured in several prominent Sioux City buildings is the topic of “History at High Noon: Local Richardsonian Romanesque Architecture” on Thursday, October 21 from 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch to this free presentation at the Sioux City Public Museum.
Richardsonian Romanesque is identified by its round arches, turrets and towers, steep rooflines, and roughly cut masonry. Brought to the public’s eye by the influential Henry Hobson Richardson, his styles caught like wildfire in the small towns and large cities of the American West in the later decades of the 19th century. Many architects in Sioux City practiced this style on some of the city’s well-known buildings such as the Peirce Mansion, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, and the Evans Block on Historic Fourth Street. Presenter Tom Munson, the Museum’s Archives Manager, will explore how Boston-based Richardson’s unique style impacted Sioux City’s development.
Protective masks/face coverings are encouraged for those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccination. The Sioux City Public Museum is located at 607 4th Street in downtown Sioux City. Admission is free. For more information, call 712-279-6174 or visit SiouxCityMuseum.org.
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