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Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
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Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchells Corn Palace, The Worlds Only Corn Palace at Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10, 000 in natural colored grains and grasses. The annual festival is held the last week in September and the building is open free the year around. It is the most outstanding exhibit of natures wonderful colors blended into interesting designs and pictures by skilled decorators. The Russian-style onion domes and Moorish minarets were added in 1937. Date: circa 1937
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Mitchell's Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA: A Unique Blend of Nature and Artistry This photograph showcases the Mitchell's Corn Palace, a remarkable and unusual building located in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. Dating back to circa 1892, this architectural oddity has become a popular tourist destination and a symbol of the region's agricultural heritage. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10,000 in natural colored grains and grasses. The annual festival, held the last week in September, attracts visitors from near and far to witness the transformation of this structure into an impressive exhibit of nature's wonderful colors blended into intricate designs and pictures by skilled decorators. The Russian-style onion domes and Moorish minarets, added in 1937, add an exotic touch to this folly, making it a revival of both the Russian and Moorish architectural styles. The Corn Palace serves as a convention center and a center of artistic creativity, showcasing the unique murals and designs that adorn its walls. The Corn Palace is not just a building but a testament to the region's agricultural history and the boundless creativity of its people. It is a must-see for anyone traveling through the heartland of America, offering a glimpse into the past and a celebration of the natural beauty and artistic prowess of the region.
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