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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 is in 

 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 th0 stalk, ear, kernel, and 

 even the husk has its decorative uses. The 

 walls are covered on tha 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. 



The Sioux City corn palace in 1887 was lOOx 

 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 1889 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 



