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erected of lumber, of a shape that will carry 
and show to advantage the multiform decora- 
tions with which it is to be adorned. It isin 
form lofty, with broken lines, pinnacles, but- 
tresses, bridges, gables, ornamental windows, 
etc. Over every inch of this wooden surface 
are laid corn and kindred plants in architect- 
ural harmony, in a multiplicity of designs. 
The corn is used in the stalk, ear, kernel, and 
even the husk has its decorative uses. The 
walls are covered on the outside with ears of 
corn, cut lengthwise or crosswise, and nailed 
on in geometrical figures or other designs. The 
‘various colors of the cereal permit of a wide 
range of shading and coloring. 
winery 
The Sioux City corn palace in 1857 was 100x 
210 feet, with dome and spire over 100 feet 
high, and of Moorish style of architecture. The 
outside was a blending of corn of various colors 
arranged in many designs. It is said 25,000 
bushels of ears were used in decorating this 
palace and city. 
In 1859 the decorations were of great merit. 
From the kernel pictures illustrating farm 
scenes, legendary and nursery tales, etc., were 
made on the walls. Frescoes and flowers, 
figures of persons and animals, draperies, and 
numerous surprising and beautiful things were 
also worked out. 
In 1890 a building 264 feet square, with a 
