These are two postcards made from the same photo of the 1938 Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. They are colored differently to show "day" and "night" views.
This Corn Palace was built in 1921, and the Moorish style domes and minarets were added in 1937. The Corn Palace is a tourist attraction and is used for many local events. The Corn Palace Festival is now held at the end of August instead of September.
This Corn Palace was built in 1921, and the Moorish style domes and minarets were added in 1937. The Corn Palace is a tourist attraction and is used for many local events. The Corn Palace Festival is now held at the end of August instead of September.
The description is the same on both cards.
On the front:
THE WORLD'S ONLY CORN PALACE, MITCHELL, S.D.
Original cost $275,000.00. Redecorated annually at a cost of $10,000.00 in corn, grains and grasses. The most marvelous exhibit of nature's wonderful colors blended into works of classic art be skilled decorators.
On the back:
Greetings from
MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
You will find a friendly welcome when you visit Mitchell and the World's Only Corn Palace. The annual festival is held the last week in September but the building is open the year around. At night, it is further enhanced by multi-colored neon lights.
MITCHELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dyer H. Campbell, Secretary.
More information:
www.cornpalace.com
On the front:
THE WORLD'S ONLY CORN PALACE, MITCHELL, S.D.
Original cost $275,000.00. Redecorated annually at a cost of $10,000.00 in corn, grains and grasses. The most marvelous exhibit of nature's wonderful colors blended into works of classic art be skilled decorators.
On the back:
Greetings from
MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
You will find a friendly welcome when you visit Mitchell and the World's Only Corn Palace. The annual festival is held the last week in September but the building is open the year around. At night, it is further enhanced by multi-colored neon lights.
MITCHELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dyer H. Campbell, Secretary.
More information:
www.cornpalace.com
I have been here! Many years ago on a crazy roadtrip to the Black Hills. There is a very large hall inside for special events. When we were there, they were having a polka Dance contest! I cannot make this stuff up.
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