The Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel, along the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was flooded in both 2008 and 2016. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Demolition has started on the Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel in Cedar Rapids.
A sign marks the 2008 flood line inside Cooper’s Mill. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Last year, the city paid more than $5 million for the site with the intention to demolish the building, which was flooded in 2008 and again in 2016.
According to the city assessor’s website, the property was valued at $2.3 million in 2015.
Cooper’s Mill, located along the Cedar River at 100 F Ave. NW, reopened after the 2008 flood, but remained closed in 2016.
A liquidation sale was held earlier this year.
Shirts are sold at the liquidation sale in February 2017. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Related: Photos from Cooper’s Mill liquidation sale
While not considered a historic site — the 83-room hotel opened in 1972 — the Cooper’s Mill restaurant, formerly Village Inn, was a popular local spot known for its breakfasts, pies and more.
The area will become part of the city’s flood control system.
Related: Final photos of Westdale Mall
See more from the demolition, below:
Demolition of the 83-room Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel is shown on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Debris from the demolition of the Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel is piled up at the hotel’s site along the Cedar River. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Metal fixtures and other remnants of the Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel are shown inside the fence as demolition is underway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Demolition has begun on the Best Western Cooper’s Mill Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
My mom lives at Methwick. I stayed at Coopers Mill a few times when visiting her. Especially liked the view where I could sit in bed and see Quaker Oats, instead of the interstate.