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City to forego redevelopment of historic Knutson Building
25
May 2015

City to forego redevelopment of historic Knutson Building

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite bids to redevelop the Knutson Metal Co. site, the city appears poised to demolish the historic..

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Late-1800s home on Cedar Rapids casino site faces demolition
20
Feb 2015

Late-1800s home on Cedar Rapids casino site faces demolition

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s the last house standing on a lot where city leaders had gambled on a casino, but..

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Ausadie Building could become first local historic landmark
14
Nov 2014

Ausadie Building could become first local historic landmark

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage The historic Ausadie Building—the “Jewel of First Avenue”—has retained its stately presence on First Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids for..

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Advocates hope to save 1890s home as church seeks demolition
14
Oct 2014

Advocates hope to save 1890s home as church seeks demolition

Note: Anyone interested in saving this home and in the historic tax credit process can email Save CR Heritage at: SaveCRHeritage@gmail.com By Cindy Hadish/Save CR..

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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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Not the end of the road for Auto Row?
23
May 2013

Not the end of the road for Auto Row?

CEDAR RAPIDS – Save CR Heritage is exploring options to give Automobile Row Historic District a green light after the city decided to back out..

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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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