National Register of Historic Places

Sioux Theatre

Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa
Listed
February 21, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000030

About this property

The Sioux Theatre is located in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, United States. The 375 seat movie theater was designed in the Moderne style by the Des Moines architectural firm Wetherell & Harrison. It was built by C.I. Hersom Construction. Initially owned by Don and Edna Gram, it opened in September 1946. Two Strong Lume-X projectors were added in 1974 when the theater was owned by Michael Berger. The Sioux Rapids Historical Association acquired the building and turned it into a museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

218 Main St.
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa
42.89529, -95.14950

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONCOMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Sioux Theatre listed on the National Register?

Sioux Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Sioux Theatre?

Sioux Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sioux Theatre?

The period of significance for Sioux Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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