National Register of Historic Places

Floral Hall

Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa
Listed
November 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000741

About this property

Floral Hall is a historic building located at the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The facility was built for use as a floral display area, and has maintained that use. It was built in 1899 and replaced a previous Floral Hall that had occupied the same location. The directors of the Tipton Fair Association determined that its construction would cost approximately $1,000. H.L. Dean, the superintendent of construction, held to that figure. However, while the building was being built it was decided to install a hard-pine floor, which added $250 to its cost. Floral Hall is an octagon-shaped structure with a large matching cupola on top. Each side of the building has a width of 30 feet (9 m). A large sliding door is located on each of the four main directions. The interior is painted and mostly open with only its supports to break up the space.

Location

Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa
41.77352, -91.14417

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hotel Tipton (Additional Documentation)
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Questions about this property

When was Floral Hall listed on the National Register?

Floral Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Floral Hall?

Floral Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Floral Hall?

The period of significance for Floral Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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