When the IOOF-Erickson Building opened in 1896, the Bee Hive Department store served customers on the ground floor and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall on the second floor played host to many events. In more recent times the spaces had been converted to offices and covered with decades of remodels.
As restoration began, we removed the layers to reveal the original architecture that hinted at its past glory. In 2016 the building received an "Iowa at its Best" award for historic preservation. Ask for a historic tour of the building and remember to take a walk through the Northwood Central Avenue Historic District on your next visit.
As restoration began, we removed the layers to reveal the original architecture that hinted at its past glory. In 2016 the building received an "Iowa at its Best" award for historic preservation. Ask for a historic tour of the building and remember to take a walk through the Northwood Central Avenue Historic District on your next visit.
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The Bee Hive Ballroom adds historic elegance and character to any event. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows first used the ballroom upon opening in 1896. Under the layers of past renovations we rediscovered a room frozen in time. From the original tin ceilings to the Douglas fir floors this Ballroom provides a versatile palette for your table and decorating plans.
