National Register of Historic Places

Sacred Heart Hospital

LeMars, Plymouth County, Iowa
Listed
February 3, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09001303

About this property

Sacred Heart Hospital, also known as the Floyd Valley Apartments, is a historic building located in Le Mars, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building began in 1921. It was designed by Sioux City architect William Steele and Riesche & Sanborn was the contractor. The five-story brick structure was completed two years later for $350,000. The Sisters of St. Francis from Dubuque operated the hospital for the next 43 years. In addition to the hospital, the building also housed Sacred Heart Nursing School from 1923 to 1938. On December 1, 1966, the City of Le Mars took over the operation of the hospital, which was renamed Floyd Valley Hospital at that time. They continued to use the Sacred Heart building. A capital campaign to build a new facility was begun in 1972, and the present hospital on Iowa Highway 3 was completed in 1976. This building has subsequently been converted into apartments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Location

110 6th Ave. NE
LeMars, Plymouth County, Iowa
42.79349, -96.15772

Categories

ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONHEALTH/MEDICINE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Plymouth County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
Le Mars Downtown Commercial Historic District
Listed
0.5 mi
Le Mars Public Library
Industrial
0.5 mi
St. George's Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.5 mi
Le Mars Central High School
Industrial
0.6 mi

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When was Sacred Heart Hospital listed on the National Register?

Sacred Heart Hospital was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 3, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Sacred Heart Hospital?

Sacred Heart Hospital is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sacred Heart Hospital?

The period of significance for Sacred Heart Hospital is recorded as the industrial era.

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