J. A. Kirchner House - Peterson, Iowa This Italiante-style, two-story home was built in 1875 in Peterson, Iowa. Visitors will notice as they tour the house walnut woodwork, a winding stairway, and beautifully restored cupboards in the pantry. The home has … [Read more...]
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The Orange City Century Home – Orange City, Iowa
The Orange City Century Home - Orange City, Iowa This beautiful Victorian home was built by the first mayor of Orange City in 1900. The furnishings are from that period, and include a homemade pump organ. On the grounds around the home are trees and plants … [Read more...]
Sioux City Public Museum – Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City Public Museum - Sioux City, Iowa This facility is located in the elegant 1890 Peirce mansion that is a rare example of Romanesque architecture. It was built from pink-colored Sioux Falls quartzite rock. … [Read more...]
The Kirchner Park Museum – Peterson, Iowa
The Kirchner Park Museum - Peterson, Iowa The Christian Kirchner home is a typical Dutch Colonial structure. Built in 1867, it was the first frame house in Clay County. The Kirchner's were the first settlers in the Peterson area, their home remained in … [Read more...]
Clark Museum Of Area History/ Clark’s Antique Acres – Milford, Iowa
In Milford, IA, visitors can view thousands of historic photos and advertisements that cover the Iowa Lakes region. This has always been a “resort” type area with summer sunshine and water sports and winter wonderlands full of all types of “fun” … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Building – Sac City, Iowa
Sac City hosts the only existing “complete” Chautauqua structure in the state. It was built in 1908, in the heyday of this type of education and entertainment. The whole building has been renovated. Historical murals help tell the story about … [Read more...]
Worth County Historic Museum – Northwood, Iowa
Worth County Historic Museum - Northwood, Iowa There is a central museum building in Northwood, Iowa. Nearby is a complex where older buildings—country schoolhouse, creamery, and a restored log cabin—and a collection of antique machinery can … [Read more...]
Witter Gallery – Storm Lake, Iowa
Witter Gallery - Storm Lake, Iowa This gallery is situated in the Storm Lake Public Library building. Art exhibits are rotated monthly. Some types of media that have been included are: original oil paintings, sculpture, water colors, and pottery. … [Read more...]
Wild Rose Casino and Resort – Emmetsburg, Iowa
Wild Rose Casino and Resort - Emmetsburg, Iowa features 550 slot machines and 15 table games on a 28,000 square foot casino floor. In addition it features Emmet’s Grill Buffet, which is a full-service buffet, Dunnigan’s, which is an Irish Pub, … [Read more...]
Victorian On Main Museum – Emmetsburg, Iowa
Victorian On Main Museum - Emmetsburg, Iowa This home at 1703 E. Main is considered to be the “crown jewel” of the many Victorian homes to be found in Emmetsburg. It was built in 1883 as a wedding present from Edwin and Mary Ormsby to their daughter … [Read more...]