Jun 2015

Will Knutson Building meet same fate as historic Sinclair smokestack?

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – As it currently sits, Tim Blumer agrees with the people who view the Knutson Metal Co., building..

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Garfield and Arthur schools celebrate 100th anniversaries

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May 2015

Garfield and Arthur schools celebrate 100th anniversaries

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage In the 1910s, Cedar Rapids was booming in both its economy and population, which resulted in an unprecedented number of..

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Immigrant home demolished in Cedar Rapids among oldest in New Bohemia

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Apr 2015

Immigrant home demolished in Cedar Rapids among oldest in New Bohemia

Note: The Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Plan will be discussed Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration..

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Proposed Cedar Rapids flood control system puts historic riverfront buildings at risk

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Mar 2015

Proposed Cedar Rapids flood control system puts historic riverfront buildings at risk

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – Members of Save Cedar Rapids Heritage are concerned that the alignment of the city’s flood protection system..

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Historic Smulekoff’s Building Opens for Bids in Downtown Cedar Rapids

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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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Service station undergoes transformation in New Bohemia

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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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Wellington Heights house restored as part of larger neighborhood effort

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Nov 2014

Wellington Heights house restored as part of larger neighborhood effort

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage Liz Martin and Nathan Biehl had to move furniture out of a room in their duplex last year just to..

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Cedar Rapids examines proposed downtown historic district

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Oct 2014

Cedar Rapids examines proposed downtown historic district

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – Few people batted an eye when the former Isis Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids was demolished earlier..

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