Historic Preservation Archives

Ten years after the flood, the CR Resurgence Tour highlights transformation and historic preservation

Posted on Jun 15, 2018 by Paul Brennan

Ten years ago this month, more than seven feet of floodwater poured into a Cedar Rapids Community School District warehouse on G Ave. in northwest Cedar Rapids. Damage was extensive, but now the only indication of that flooding is a sign attached to an outside wall explaining what happened in June 2008.
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‘It doesn’t seem right’: Cedar Rapids residents protest the subsidized demolition of historic buildings

Posted on Apr 9, 2018 by Paul Brennan

Normally, when supporters of historic preservation hold a demonstration, it’s to try to save a threatened property. But it’s too late for the Bever building, a fixture in downtown Cedar Rapids since 1923. […]

Letter to the Editor: Keep the historic South Dubuque cottages

Posted on Dec 5, 2014 by Letters

When I learned of the possible destruction of the three historic cottages on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street for … […]

Community members, business owners gather to discuss preservation of historic IC locations

Posted on Oct 27, 2014 by John Miller

A community forum to discuss the future of historic buildings in downtown Iowa City will take place Wednesday evening at MidWestOne Bank on the corner… […]