By Cindy Hadish MARION — As demolitions of historic buildings bulldoze ahead in Cedar Rapids, leaders in neighboring Marion are poised to lead the way in saving some of the city’s architectural heritage. The Marion City Council last night voted unanimously to refer proposals by Seven Hills East LLC to the city’s Economic Development Committee. […]
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Photos: Grand opening of The History Cen...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The History Center celebrated its new home in a historic house with a grand opening today. Hundreds of visitors streamed through the doors of the building, used for years as a funeral home after serving two prominent families and renovations by Iowa’s most renowned artist, Grant Wood. The four-year effort began with […]
Photos: Historic Mills Seed Company buil...
WASHINGTON, Iowa – For more than a century, the Mills Seed Co. building has stood the test of time, and now, in its new location, has moved into a new era. Built in 1907 to house the Mills Seed Company’s western wholesale and distribution center, the three-story brick building has had a series of owners […]
Final photos: New Bo Mercantile and Vint...
CEDAR RAPIDS – After 16 years in business, Sandy Rosenberger will close shop one final time. New Bo Mercantile & Vintage Shop, 215 11th Ave. SE, will end its run on Dec. 30, 2017. Rosenberger first opened her business, Hearthstone Gifts & Supplies, in Marion in 2001. The store carried soaps, do-it-yourself supplies and more. […]
Final photos: Sub City in historic downt...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Joe Pilcher was among the regular customers at Sub City, finding it a convenient spot to go for lunch from his job in downtown Cedar Rapids. Both he and his wife, who also works downtown, like to support local businesses and enjoyed the fresh bread, meat and other sandwich ingredients, but Pilcher […]
Century-old Iowa church unveils restorat...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The oldest Catholic parish in Cedar Rapids celebrated its grand reopening Saturday after undergoing months of restoration. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 857 Third Ave. SE, was built in 1914-1916, but its roots as a parish extend back to 1857, according to the National Register of Historic Places, when a wood-frame building was […]
Change underway in Iowa’s Bohemian Alps
History abounds in the Tama area of east-central Iowa, situated along the original Lincoln Highway. U.S. Highway 30, part of which follows that historic route, is being widened to four lanes for about 12 miles from Tama through Benton County. Related: Landmarks along Lincoln Highway Trees have been cut on the north side of the […]
Photos: History on the auction block at ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Successful bidders carried home pieces of history from an auction on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Ann Cejka, program coordinator for the city-owned site, said items on the auction block had not been on exhibit since 2008, when Ushers Ferry lost 16 of its buildings during the flood that […]
Final photos: Last day of Salvation Army...
CEDAR RAPIDS – A longtime fixture in a historic district of downtown Cedar Rapids has come to a close. The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 717 Third Ave. SE, ended its 35-year run on Oct. 25, 2017. Acting store manager Sarah Celichowski said employees will transfer to the Salvation Army store that opened in April 2016 […]
Step back in time into one of Iowa’s lar
Independence, Iowa, is home to one of the largest remaining grist mills in the state. The Wapsipinicon Mill, built in 1867 to 1870, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Overlooking the Wapsipinicon River at 100 First St. W, the interior offers breathtaking views of the dam through some of its more than […]