Richardsonian Romanesque Architecture in Sioux City

Richardsonian Romanesque is identified by its round arches, turrets and towers, steep rooflines, and roughly cut masonry. Brought to the public’s eye by the influential Henry Hobson Richardson, his styles caught like wildfire in the small towns and large cities of the American West in the late 19th century. Many architects in Sioux City practiced this style on some of the city’s well-known buildings, such as the Peirce Mansion, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, and the Evans Block on Historic Fourth Street. Presenter Tom Munson, the Museum’s Archives Manager, will explore how Boston-based Richardson’s unique style impacted Sioux City’s development.