National Register of Historic Places

Sioux City Linseed Oil Works

Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
Listed
January 10, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07001359

About this property

The Sioux City Linseed Oil Works is a historic building located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. It is located east of the central business district where warehouses and other industrial buildings are located. It housed the Sioux City Linseed Oil Works (initially known as Hubbard and Gere) from 1884, when it was built, until 1927 when its owner, the American Linseed Oil Company, ceased production here. The building was largely destroyed in a fire that began late in the night of May 20, 1891. Mankato, Minnesota architect William D. McLaughlin stepped in to complete the work begun by Sioux City architect E.W. Loft. The building was rebuilt and was very similar in appearance to the original structure. The gable roof on the westernmost wing was replaced by a flat roof, and two floors were added to the rebuilt press room annex in the back. The building was acquired by Bekins Van and Storage Company in 1928. They began operations here two years later and remained the primary tenant in the building until 1972. There was a variety of other tenants who were housed here over the years. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

210 Court St.
Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
42.49247, -90.39538

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Sioux City Linseed Oil Works listed on the National Register?

Sioux City Linseed Oil Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Sioux City Linseed Oil Works?

Sioux City Linseed Oil Works is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Sioux City Linseed Oil Works is recorded as the industrial era.

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