Sioux Theatre

Sioux Theatre
Location 218 Main St.
Sioux Rapids, Iowa
Coordinates 42°53′36″N 95°08′57″W / 42.89333°N 95.14917°W / 42.89333; -95.14917Coordinates: 42°53′36″N 95°08′57″W / 42.89333°N 95.14917°W / 42.89333; -95.14917
Built 1946
Built by C.I. Hersom Construction
Architect Wetherell & Harrison
Architectural style Moderne
MPS Movie Theaters of Iowa MPS
NRHP Reference # 12000030[1]
Added to NRHP February 21, 2012

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.[2] 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.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Sioux Theatre in Sioux Rapids, Iowa". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
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