Salvaging of old buildings has been around a long time, of course, but here’s a particularly cool story — about the Corn Palace in Sioux City.

You have to just read and enjoy this one.
http://www.siouxcityhistory.org/cornpalace/more6ead.html?id=35_0_5_0_M

The 1891 Palace was so large that it spread across Pierce Street and featured a large archway that allowed traffic to pass though. The palace featured a balcony atop the main 200-foot tower. There, visitors could take in a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding three states. ….

and here’s a great link a collector’s site with an original picture, grandpa’s pict:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/896-grandpas-fun-pictures?in=user

This entry was posted on July 7, 2010 ... filed under Vinces Blog