The first Corn Palace was originally constructed in 1892 as ''The Corn Belt Exposition,'' to show off the fruits of the harvest to prove the regions prosperity. The third and current Corn Palace was completed in 1921, to replace the second one which was just too small.

The exterior design of the Corn Palace changes from year to year, and uses thousands of bushels of corn, wheat, wild oats, and other grasses to complete the murals.

Nearly half a million people come to see the Corn Palace every year. ... (more)