Floral Hall (Tipton, Iowa)
Floral Hall | |
| Location | West of Tipton at the Cedar County Fairgrounds |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°46′25″N 91°08′38″W / 41.77361°N 91.14389°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1899 |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000741[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1976 |
Floral Hall is a historic building located at the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1] The facility was built for use as a floral display area, and has maintained that use.[2] It was built in 1899 and replaced a previous Floral Hall that had occupied the same location. The directors of the Tipton Fair Association determined that its construction would cost approximately $1,000. H.L. Dean, the superintendent of construction, held to that figure. However, while the building was being built it was decided to install a hard-pine floor, which added $250 to its cost.
Floral Hall is an octagon-shaped structure with a large matching cupola on top. Each side of the building has a width of 30 feet (9 m).[2] A large sliding door is located on each of the four main directions. The interior is painted and mostly open with only its supports to break up the space.
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b Donald F. Stout. "Floral Hall". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-11-24. with one photo from 1975