Badgerow Building

The Badgerow Building is a twelve-story Art Deco office structure downtown featuring a facade of terra cotta with bronze ornaments and geometric window patterns. The design incorporates decorative metalwork that frames each floor's windows in a rhythmic arrangement.

This structure was completed in 1933 during the Great Depression and served as the city's tallest building for many years. It gained official historic recognition in 1982 due to its architectural value.

Native American designs appear throughout the decorative elements, with geometric patterns visible on the exterior and in the interior spaces. These references shape how visitors experience the building as they move through it.

The building now houses apartments, office spaces, and dining venues following a major renovation. Visitors can access the public areas and view the decorative interior details in the lobby.

The lobby features black Belgian marble walls that contrast with pink Tennessee marble, set against intricately patterned terrazzo floors. Few visitors notice how the marble colors create a striking visual dialogue in this interior space.

Location: Sioux City

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.49386,-96.40225

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47