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Cedar Rapids targets century-old Bever Park bridge for removal
16
Sep 2017

Cedar Rapids targets century-old Bever Park bridge for removal

UPDATE: See the most recent response from the city of Cedar Rapids By Cindy Hadish A stone bridge that has stood in Bever Park almost..

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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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Cedar Rapids to lose another piece of Grant Wood history to demolition
23
Jul 2017

Cedar Rapids to lose another piece of Grant Wood history to demolition

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – A newly uncovered piece of history surrounding Iowa’s most famous artist will soon be lost, as Coe College moves..

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Before and after: an 1890s Bohemian home transformed
14
Apr 2017

Before and after: an 1890s Bohemian home transformed

CEDAR RAPIDS – A home built in 1894 by Bohemian immigrants in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is nearing the finish line. Destined for demolition, the house..

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12
Apr 2017

Frankie House ends one chapter; new story begins

The Frankie House is ready for a new chapter in its history. Members of Save CR Heritage announced at a press conference today that the..

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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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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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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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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 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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