Woman's Alliance with Tasha
Join Lou and Talkin with Tasha host Tasha as they talk about in 1911, Sioux Falls lacked public restrooms for women, prompting Edith Kellar Lillibridge and Anna M. Eddy to form the Woman's Alliance wi...
13 Mar 202533min
Wallace Dow with Director Brad Dumke
So happy to have another history chat with film maker Brad Dumke. Join us as we talk about Wallace Dow the "Builder on the Prairie" an architect that showed up just when Sioux Falls was getting on the...
12 Mar 202533min
The Coliseum
The Old Courthouse and Warehouse District in Sioux Falls showcases the influential work of early architects Wallace L. Dow and Joseph Schwarz. Their designs have significantly impacted the downtown ar...
11 Mar 202519min
First Baptist Church
In 1872 Baptist services in Sioux Falls were held sporadically as the number of Baptists was too small to form a congregation, by 1910 they were building a church that could seat 1,000. Let's explore ...
20 Feb 202514min
The Cataract
The Cataract hotel starts as the Cataract House in 1871 and it holds 14 rooms and is two stories. Its a big deal it is the nicest place to stay in the area clean beds with no bugs, at least according ...
13 Feb 202514min
The Pettigrew Home and Museum
The story of how Thomas and Jennie McMartin’s dream home, designed by Wallace Dow, would become The Pettigrew Home and Museum. 131 N Duluth Ave was donated to the City of Sioux Falls as a museum almos...
12 Des 202421min
An Interview with Brad Dumke Director of Badger Clark: Poet Among the Pines
Director Brad Dumke was kind enough to stop by Lou-Land to chat about his documentary Badger Clark: Poet Among the Pines. I had such a great time talking with Brad during a Q&A with him after a showin...
5 Des 202439min
Willow Creek Lutheran Church
The details of the moving of this cemetery just might keep me up at night. Come along as we head to an historic church and cemetery in Dell Rapids and get to know a little of the history while reading...
7 Nov 202413min
