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Stained glass windows find new homes in Cedar Rapids after demolition of historic church
21
Feb 2014

Stained glass windows find new homes in Cedar Rapids after demolition of historic church

The stained glass windows inside the new Cedar Rapids Public Library drew Devon Whitman’s curiosity, even though he didn’t know their history. “Of the things..

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New B Avenue historic district first in years for Cedar Rapids
28
Jan 2014

New B Avenue historic district first in years for Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS — For most of her life, Dixie Derby has lived on B Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids, but it wasn’t until recently that she..

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“One size fits all” not necessarily true in Wellington Heights
30
Nov 2013

“One size fits all” not necessarily true in Wellington Heights

CEDAR RAPIDS – Rita Wright appreciates improvement efforts underway in her neighborhood, but questions the need to demolish the Wellington Heights home where she has..

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29
Oct 2013

Historic church demolished for surface parking lot last year

CEDAR RAPIDS – It won’t bring back the historic church that was demolished last year, but advocates hope a new study that shows the Cedar..

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Key structure in historic New Bohemia district to disappear
11
Sep 2013

Key structure in historic New Bohemia district to disappear

CEDAR RAPIDS – Another key piece of the historic New Bohemia district will soon be lost to history. A former sausage factory and store known..

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Historic Hach Building destined for demolition in New Bohemia District
26
Aug 2013

Historic Hach Building destined for demolition in New Bohemia District

CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite last-minute efforts to save it, an iconic building that connects the New Bohemia district to Czech Village is destined for the..

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Public meeting set to discuss Auto Row historic district
31
Jul 2013

Public meeting set to discuss Auto Row historic district

CEDAR RAPIDS – The city has invited property owners to a meeting to discuss why a historic nomination will no longer be pursued for their..

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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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Last-ditch effort to save 95-year-old church
17
May 2013

Last-ditch effort to save 95-year-old church

CEDAR RAPIDS – A nearly century-old church could be saved from the wrecking ball, if someone steps forward soon with a plan for the building...

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05
May 2013

Preservation Showcase: A day of awareness in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS – Preservation Showcase provided a daylong spotlight for historic preservation in Linn County. Members of Save CR Heritage joined the sponsoring city Historic..

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