Victorian-Style Houses in Sioux City

Discover the charm and beauty of Victorian-style architecture with Tom Munson, Archives Manager of the Sioux City Public Museum, which was the most popular design in the United States during the late 1800s. This style is known for its fancy features like towers, bay windows, steep roofs, and decorative porches. We will explore how new building techniques and materials, made possible by the Industrial Revolution, helped make these beautiful homes possible. The course also looks at Sioux City's rapid growth in the 1880s and 1890s, which led to many Victorian houses being built throughout the city. Join us to learn about this fascinating period of architectural history and see how it shaped Sioux City's unique character.