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Mason uses “lost art form” on historic Frankie House
22
Nov 2015

Mason uses “lost art form” on historic Frankie House

NOTE: Joe Luchtenburg will demonstrate historic masonry techniques on the Frankie House at noon Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at the site at 1425 Fifth Ave...

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Council grants reprieve for Knutson Building
17
Nov 2015

Council grants reprieve for Knutson Building

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids City Council voted tonight to stabilize the Knutson Building, with one caveat: the public..

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Last chance for Knutson Building
11
Nov 2015

Last chance for Knutson Building

UPDATE: The Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 12, 2015, to recommend having the Knutson Building stabilized, for an estimated cost of..

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Bohemian Frankie House to Start New Chapter
14
Sep 2015

Bohemian Frankie House to Start New Chapter

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS — For more than a century, the Bohemian home on Third Avenue SE has been a story in the..

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Czech Village Neighborhood Home Offered for Sale
30
Aug 2015

Czech Village Neighborhood Home Offered for Sale

Update (Nov. 2, 2015) The city of Cedar Rapids received no bids on this home,so the demolition process will proceed. The next step involves the..

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Cedar Rapids Owner of Historic Home in Race to Make Repairs
30
Jul 2015

Cedar Rapids Owner of Historic Home in Race to Make Repairs

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage Seeking a fresh start with her three sons after the death of her husband, Tamara Dallege never imagined the tumult..

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AmeriCorps members give boost to Frankie House project
20
Jul 2015

AmeriCorps members give boost to Frankie House project

AmeriCorps NCCC members spent their day off on Monday, July 20, volunteering at the Frankie House. Member Beau Martz said the five used the time..

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Frankie House gets a hand
05
Jul 2015

Frankie House gets a hand

Save Cedar Rapids Heritage’s Frankie House project got a hand today (Sunday July 5) from a dozen AmeriCorps volunteers. The crew removed dead brush and..

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Will Knutson Building meet same fate as historic Sinclair smokestack?
30
Jun 2015

Will Knutson Building meet same fate as historic Sinclair smokestack?

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – As it currently sits, Tim Blumer agrees with the people who view the Knutson Metal Co., building..

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