Sioux City Times

With so many out-of-town visitors expected for RAGBRAI, the Sioux City Public Museum is partnering with The Warrior Hotel to host two events that will showcase Sioux City’s unique history. Presented at The Crown Rooftop Bar, the late afternoon events will highlight Sioux City’s brewing history and downtown architecture.

Tom Munson, Archives Manager, will present “Sioux City Beers of Yesterday and Today” on Friday, July 21, and the “Architectural Skyline Tour: A View from The Crown” on Saturday, July 22. Both events will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

“Sioux City Beers of Yesterday and Today” will feature a look back at Sioux City’s brewing history. The history of brewing in Sioux City can be traced back to 1860 when Rudolph Selzer established Northwest Iowa’s first brewery. With the notable exception of periods when state or federal law prohibited the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, brewing was a significant component of Sioux City’s industrial economy between 1860 and 1960.

“Architectural Skyline Tour: A View from The Crown” will highlight landmarks and existing buildings and their architectural details that can be best seen from above.

The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call 712-279-6174 or visit SiouxCityMuseum.org.

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