Lost cedar rapids / Peter Looney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Looney, Peter, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Cedar Rapids (Iowa)--History.

Cedar Rapids (Iowa).

Iowa--Cedar Rapids.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, [2020]

Summary:

Cedar Rapids is the only city in America to house its government offices on an island. But tons of other iconic structures that defined the city are no longer around. The Little Gallery on First Avenue was created to showcase local artists. Yager's "moved up to bring prices down." The area was home to thirty-nine theaters, including two from 1928 that are still in operation. From the hotels to the factories, the ethnic districts to the depots, the dance halls to the amusement parks, these are the places that made a difference in the City of Five Seasons. Local author Pete Looney traces the history of the structures.

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I. Entertainment

1. Theaters

2. Dance Halls and Ballrooms

3. Bowling Alleys

4. Roller-Skating Rinks

5. Amusement Parks

6. Racetracks

7. Sports Teams

Part II. Districts

8. Czech Village

9. New Bohemian District/NewBo

10. Little Mexico

11. Time Check

12. Mount Vernon Road

Part III. Landmarks

13. May's Island and City Hall

14. Hunter's Airport

15. Train Depots

16. Brucemore Mansion

17. Masonic Lodges and Shriner Temples

18. All-Iowa Fair

19. YMCAs and YWCAs

20. Sunshine Mission

Part IV. Hotels

Part V. Department Stores

Part VI. Businesses

Conclusion

Bibliography

About the Author.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439670910

1439670919