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The Frankie House becomes a home
30
Jul 2017

The Frankie House becomes a home

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – The McDore family is bringing an 1890s Bohemian house in Cedar Rapids full-circle. Once destined for demolition, the “Frankie..

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11
Apr 2017

Save CR Heritage thanks Frankie House donors

As the Frankie House project comes to a close, Save Cedar Rapids Heritage extends a heart-felt thank you to all of the volunteers and donors..

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Frankie House moves into final stretch
03
Mar 2017

Frankie House moves into final stretch

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage Work on the late-1800s Frankie House was given a boost this week, with the help of AmeriCorps NCCC and an..

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Saving History: latest news on the Frankie House
08
Jan 2017

Saving History: latest news on the Frankie House

Learn the latest news on the Frankie House in this feature article in the January 2017 edition of City Revealed magazine.

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Photo gallery: Frankie House transformation
18
Sep 2016

Photo gallery: Frankie House transformation

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – One year ago, on September 16, 2015, the “Frankie House” was moved from its longtime home on..

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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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Photo gallery: Donation from Friends of Historic Preservation to Save CR Heritage
29
Mar 2016

Photo gallery: Donation from Friends of Historic Preservation to Save CR Heritage

A piece of history was saved today, as Iowa City-based Friends of Historic Preservation donated an oak staircase railing to be used in the “Frankie..

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Collaboration saves piece of history
28
Mar 2016

Collaboration saves piece of history

IOWA CITY – Two homes built 30 miles apart in the late 1800s are meeting different fates, but will share a future. The former Women’s..

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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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