Apr 2015

Immigrant home demolished in Cedar Rapids among oldest in New Bohemia

Note: The Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Plan will be discussed Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration..

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Cedar Rapids considers code violations to historic Knutson Building

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Apr 2015

Cedar Rapids considers code violations to historic Knutson Building

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage Just days before proposals are due for redeveloping one of the oldest commercial structures in Cedar Rapids, the city has..

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Proposed Cedar Rapids flood control system puts historic riverfront buildings at risk

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Mar 2015

Proposed Cedar Rapids flood control system puts historic riverfront buildings at risk

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – Members of Save Cedar Rapids Heritage are concerned that the alignment of the city’s flood protection system..

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Historic Smulekoff’s Building Opens for Bids in Downtown Cedar Rapids

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Mar 2015

Historic Smulekoff’s Building Opens for Bids in Downtown Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS — Known as a downtown institution, the Smulekoff’s building will change hands under city plans, but it won’t be the first time the..

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Saga of Neighboring Historic Buildings Continues in Cedar Rapids

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Feb 2015

Saga of Neighboring Historic Buildings Continues in Cedar Rapids

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – The City Council rejected bids tonight to redevelop one of the city’s oldest riverfront commercial structures, but..

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Late-1800s home on Cedar Rapids casino site faces demolition

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Feb 2015

Late-1800s home on Cedar Rapids casino site faces demolition

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s the last house standing on a lot where city leaders had gambled on a casino, but..

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Service station undergoes transformation in New Bohemia

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Jan 2015

Service station undergoes transformation in New Bohemia

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS — Its small size belies the massive attention a newly restored service station is attracting in New Bohemia...

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Parlor City owner tackles next project in New Bohemia

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Jan 2015

Parlor City owner tackles next project in New Bohemia

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – The last of three neighborhood theaters built one century ago for Czech immigrant movie-goers could someday again..

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