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Historic Oak Hill Cemetery caretaker’s home to soon disappear
23
Jun 2016

Historic Oak Hill Cemetery caretaker’s home to soon disappear

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage A building on the National Register of Historic Places at Oak Hill Cemetery will soon become a ghost of the..

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“This Old House” meets the Frankie House
07
Jun 2016

“This Old House” meets the Frankie House

CEDAR RAPIDS – Steve Thomas, former host of the PBS home renovation series, “This Old House,” stopped by the Frankie House today, which is undergoing..

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Preservation Showcase highlights efforts in Cedar Rapids
09
May 2016

Preservation Showcase highlights efforts in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission’s Preservation Showcase turned a spotlight on historic preservation efforts in the city. The event, on Saturday, May 7, 2016,..

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Last-minute rescue of White Elephant building moves ahead with move planned for May
28
Apr 2016

Last-minute rescue of White Elephant building moves ahead with move planned for May

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS — The endangered White Elephant building may be rescued, after all. A last-ditch effort to save the historic..

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Concerns surround final attempt to save Knutson Building
22
Mar 2016

Concerns surround final attempt to save Knutson Building

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – A building on Iowa’s “most endangered” list is being given one last chance for redevelopment, but potential..

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White Elephant owners seek demolition for historic New Bohemia building
07
Mar 2016

White Elephant owners seek demolition for historic New Bohemia building

  By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS — The White Elephant building in New Bohemia appears to be at the end of its rope...

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Knutson Building placed on Iowa’s “Most Endangered” list
27
Jan 2016

Knutson Building placed on Iowa’s “Most Endangered” list

UPDATE (Jan. 28, 2016) City staff told the Historic Preservation Commission at their meeting tonight that at least one firm will tour the Knutson Building..

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Retro arcade games and Auto Row play role in new Cedar Rapids brewery
21
Dec 2015

Retro arcade games and Auto Row play role in new Cedar Rapids brewery

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – A new craft brewery and arcade in Cedar Rapids will take customers back in time, in more..

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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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