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Bohemian Frankie House to Start New Chapter
14
Sep 2015

Bohemian Frankie House to Start New Chapter

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage CEDAR RAPIDS — For more than a century, the Bohemian home on Third Avenue SE has been a story in the..

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Czech Village Neighborhood Home Offered for Sale
30
Aug 2015

Czech Village Neighborhood Home Offered for Sale

Update (Nov. 2, 2015) The city of Cedar Rapids received no bids on this home,so the demolition process will proceed. The next step involves the..

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Cedar Rapids Owner of Historic Home in Race to Make Repairs
30
Jul 2015

Cedar Rapids Owner of Historic Home in Race to Make Repairs

By Cindy Hadish/Save CR Heritage Seeking a fresh start with her three sons after the death of her husband, Tamara Dallege never imagined the tumult..

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AmeriCorps members give boost to Frankie House project
20
Jul 2015

AmeriCorps members give boost to Frankie House project

AmeriCorps NCCC members spent their day off on Monday, July 20, volunteering at the Frankie House. Member Beau Martz said the five used the time..

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Will Knutson Building meet same fate as historic Sinclair smokestack?
30
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
04
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
24
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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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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