Restaurants plentiful in the 1930s
Posted: Monday, November 22, 2004
One believes that in the past, there were very few restaurants in Sioux City. How many were there in the 1930s, for example? -- Sioux City
In the yellow pages of a 1936 telephone directory, there are 92 restaurants listed. These included cafes, sandwich shops and wiener houses. Fifty-one of these establishments were in downtown Sioux City. Coney Island, Cross Town, Green Gables and Milwaukee Wiener House are recognized as those still doing business in the city today.
In the 2004 directory, 123 restaurants were listed for Sioux City. Downtown Sioux City now has 10 restaurants.
What happened to the smaller, presumably bronze, statue of War Eagle that stood on the bluff in the 1940s and 1950s? -- Sioux City
The first War Eagle monument was dedicated in 1922 and consisted of a granite headstone with a bronze plaque memorializing the great Native American leader, states Matt Anderson, Pearl Street Research Center.
After decades of neglect and vandalism, it was replaced by the present sculpture in 1975. The original monument was buried in the foundation of the new monument and a stone pedestal was built over it.
In 1988, a landslide forced the removal of the War Eagle Monument and it was eventually moved to its present location in 1994. The 1975 pedestal was demolished in 1993 and the 1922 War Eagle monument was presumably demolished along with it since it was part of the foundation.
How much did the city of Sioux City lose in its dealing with SOSINC? -- Lawton, Iowa
According to Cathy Stone, city financial department, SOSINC had paid its debt to the city of Sioux City before its financial problems surfaced.
What is "biomedical engineering?" -- Sioux City
"Biomedical engineering" is the linking of medicine and electric engineering. The world's first program of this type originated at Iowa State University linking veterinary medicine and electrical engineering, according to "Iowa Trivia."
How long did the Garretson family home serve as the Morningside Branch Library? -- Sioux City
The mansion opened as a library in 1932 to serve the public for 35 years, according to "Sioux City, A Pictorial History." In a controversial move by the library board, it was voted to tear down the building in 1967 to replace it with a new library on the same site.
Built in the late 1880s, the Garretson family raised eight children there until 1906 when it was purchased by Morningside College. The building served as Renaissance Hall, a women's dormitory, for several years. The mansion then served as the home for the college president and, later, as a fraternity house.
How many miles of highway are in the state of Iowa? -- Sioux City
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, there are approximately 113,960 miles of highway within the state. This translates to about 39 miles of road for every 1,000 people. Also, there are a total of 24,940 bridges on Iowa roads.
Did the Beatles ever play in Sioux City? -- Sioux City
The Beatles never entertained Siouxland audiences according to Bruce Miller, Journal entertainment editor.
How long has Artsplash been in existence? -- Sioux City
This year the Artsplash festival celebrated its 10th year at Anderson Dance Pavilion along the riverfront, according to "Sioux City History, 1980--2002." It began as a free Labor Day activity in 1994, organized by the Sioux City Art Center and surpassed all expectations as crowds have increased over the years.
Artists from all over the country who work in various media set up booths to display and sell their work. Performing arts, hands-on activities and food vendors add to the festival atmosphere.
Readers may submit questions by mailing them to Sioux City Journal, P.O. Box 118, Sioux City, IA 51102, or fax to 712-279-5059, or e-mail to jeannettelubsen@siouxcityjournal.com
In the yellow pages of a 1936 telephone directory, there are 92 restaurants listed. These included cafes, sandwich shops and wiener houses. Fifty-one of these establishments were in downtown Sioux City. Coney Island, Cross Town, Green Gables and Milwaukee Wiener House are recognized as those still doing business in the city today.
In the 2004 directory, 123 restaurants were listed for Sioux City. Downtown Sioux City now has 10 restaurants.
What happened to the smaller, presumably bronze, statue of War Eagle that stood on the bluff in the 1940s and 1950s? -- Sioux City
The first War Eagle monument was dedicated in 1922 and consisted of a granite headstone with a bronze plaque memorializing the great Native American leader, states Matt Anderson, Pearl Street Research Center.
After decades of neglect and vandalism, it was replaced by the present sculpture in 1975. The original monument was buried in the foundation of the new monument and a stone pedestal was built over it.
In 1988, a landslide forced the removal of the War Eagle Monument and it was eventually moved to its present location in 1994. The 1975 pedestal was demolished in 1993 and the 1922 War Eagle monument was presumably demolished along with it since it was part of the foundation.
How much did the city of Sioux City lose in its dealing with SOSINC? -- Lawton, Iowa
According to Cathy Stone, city financial department, SOSINC had paid its debt to the city of Sioux City before its financial problems surfaced.
What is "biomedical engineering?" -- Sioux City
"Biomedical engineering" is the linking of medicine and electric engineering. The world's first program of this type originated at Iowa State University linking veterinary medicine and electrical engineering, according to "Iowa Trivia."
How long did the Garretson family home serve as the Morningside Branch Library? -- Sioux City
The mansion opened as a library in 1932 to serve the public for 35 years, according to "Sioux City, A Pictorial History." In a controversial move by the library board, it was voted to tear down the building in 1967 to replace it with a new library on the same site.
Built in the late 1880s, the Garretson family raised eight children there until 1906 when it was purchased by Morningside College. The building served as Renaissance Hall, a women's dormitory, for several years. The mansion then served as the home for the college president and, later, as a fraternity house.
How many miles of highway are in the state of Iowa? -- Sioux City
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, there are approximately 113,960 miles of highway within the state. This translates to about 39 miles of road for every 1,000 people. Also, there are a total of 24,940 bridges on Iowa roads.
Did the Beatles ever play in Sioux City? -- Sioux City
The Beatles never entertained Siouxland audiences according to Bruce Miller, Journal entertainment editor.
How long has Artsplash been in existence? -- Sioux City
This year the Artsplash festival celebrated its 10th year at Anderson Dance Pavilion along the riverfront, according to "Sioux City History, 1980--2002." It began as a free Labor Day activity in 1994, organized by the Sioux City Art Center and surpassed all expectations as crowds have increased over the years.
Artists from all over the country who work in various media set up booths to display and sell their work. Performing arts, hands-on activities and food vendors add to the festival atmosphere.
Readers may submit questions by mailing them to Sioux City Journal, P.O. Box 118, Sioux City, IA 51102, or fax to 712-279-5059, or e-mail to jeannettelubsen@siouxcityjournal.com
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