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The story behind the upcoming demolition of A&W in Cedar Rapids
27
Jun 2013

The story behind the upcoming demolition of A&W in Cedar Rapids

The developer who hoped to save the former Ellis Boulevard A&W  from the wrecking ball is telling his side of the story. Council members voted..

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First anniversary of church demolition
28
May 2013

First anniversary of church demolition

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. CEDAR RAPIDS – In 1961, the landmark Union Depot was demolished in Cedar Rapids..

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Not the end of the road for Auto Row?
23
May 2013

Not the end of the road for Auto Row?

CEDAR RAPIDS – Save CR Heritage is exploring options to give Automobile Row Historic District a green light after the city decided to back out..

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Last-ditch effort to save 95-year-old church
17
May 2013

Last-ditch effort to save 95-year-old church

CEDAR RAPIDS – A nearly century-old church could be saved from the wrecking ball, if someone steps forward soon with a plan for the building...

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05
May 2013

Preservation Showcase: A day of awareness in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS – Preservation Showcase provided a daylong spotlight for historic preservation in Linn County. Members of Save CR Heritage joined the sponsoring city Historic..

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Cedar Rapids Residents Asked: What Places Matter to You?
30
Apr 2013

Cedar Rapids Residents Asked: What Places Matter to You?

Cedar Rapids residents can let their voices be heard on how the city’s past can be integral to its future. Meetings planned May 1 and..

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Permanent Brakes on Automobile Row Historic District
26
Apr 2013

Permanent Brakes on Automobile Row Historic District

CEDAR RAPIDS – Medical district representatives who opposed the creation of a historic district in southeast Cedar Rapids have scored a victory. Cedar Rapids likely..

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Support Needed for Historic Tax Credit Bill in Iowa Legislature
08
Apr 2013

Support Needed for Historic Tax Credit Bill in Iowa Legislature

A bill under consideration in the state Legislature could assist with flood reconstruction efforts in Cedar Rapids. Senate File 436, which is eligible for debate..

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Medical District Supporters Cry Foul over Proposed Historic District
14
Mar 2013

Medical District Supporters Cry Foul over Proposed Historic District

CEDAR RAPIDS – Property owners in the city’s medical district could derail, or at least sidetrack, the nomination of a historic district in southeast Cedar..

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Historical Mystery Could Be Revealed During Greene Square Park Renovations
01
Mar 2013

Historical Mystery Could Be Revealed During Greene Square Park Renovations

CEDAR RAPIDS – A mystery buried in Greene Square Park could be uncovered when renovation of the city’s oldest park begins. Cedar Rapids historian Mark..

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