Tag: Historic Preservation Commission
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..
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..
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..
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..
“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..
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..
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..
