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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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Historic Smulekoff’s Building Opens for Bids in Downtown Cedar Rapids
01
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
24
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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Service station undergoes transformation in New Bohemia
30
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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Wikipedia page claiming Brucemore to be sold is “obviously erroneous”
14
Mar 2014

Wikipedia page claiming Brucemore to be sold is “obviously erroneous”

CEDAR RAPIDS – No, Brucemore isn’t for sale. The 26-acre estate with its 19th-century mansion was the target of a satiric Wikipedia edit that claimed..

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25
Nov 2013

Historic home moved to downtown Cedar Rapids opens as offices

CEDAR RAPIDS – The only building saved from more than a dozen demolished in the city’s medical district is finding new life as office space..

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Historic Czech building set for demolition in New Bo District
27
Jul 2013

Historic Czech building set for demolition in New Bo District

CEDAR RAPIDS – A building integral to the history of Czechs in the New Bohemia district will soon be history. The South Side Civic Club,..

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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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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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