Save CR Heritage

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Save CR Heritage Save CR Heritage works to preserve historic resources through education, assistance advocacy & action Save Cedar Rapids Heritage (Save C.R.

Heritage) was formed by a group of citizens in response to the loss of one community treasure, and in an effort to prevent the demolition of another irreplaceable historic building just blocks away. With the mission of assistance, advocacy and action, Save C.R. works to preserve historic resources by developing preservation and reuse strategies, as well as raising awareness of the value of historic properties in strengthening our community, conserving resources, fostering economic development and enriching lives. Save Cedar Rapids Heritage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and governed by a set of elected by-laws. Administration consists of an elected Board of Directors and acting officers. Committees are appointed, active, and report at the monthly membership meetings held the last Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Huge thanks to the remarkable volunteers who helped this weekend as we start the interior painting phase of our historic...
10/26/2026

Huge thanks to the remarkable volunteers who helped this weekend as we start the interior painting phase of our historic Zastera Pharmacy building! ❤ If you enjoy painting and would like to lend a hand, we'll be back next Sunday, Nov. 1, at noon. ☺️ Please send a message to let us know if you can make it!

One of our volunteers enjoyed another walking tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter, this one on Saturday in New Bohemia! Photos...
10/25/2026

One of our volunteers enjoyed another walking tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter, this one on Saturday in New Bohemia! Photos by Landon Schafer. :)

What a good turnout on such a cold night for our Time Check Neighborhood walking tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter! ❤ Nearly...
10/17/2026

What a good turnout on such a cold night for our Time Check Neighborhood walking tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter! ❤ Nearly 30 intrepid history lovers learned about the early days of this historic neighborhood along Ellis Boulevard NW and saw the location of the original Harrison Elementary School among other sites. 😎 We capped the cool evening with warm food at the Flamingo Restaurant, just across the street from our historic Zastera Pharmacy building! Thank you to Mark for his always enlightening tours, and to Pierson's Flower Shop & Greenhouses and one of our generous board members for their sponsorship, along with everyone who donated, as we continue to transform our building into an architectural salvage shop and community hub. ❤

10/15/2026
Just before this Friday's Time Check Neighborhood walking tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter, these three solid, lovely homes...
10/14/2026

Just before this Friday's Time Check Neighborhood walking tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter, these three solid, lovely homes at 1851, 1861 and 1865 Ellis Blvd. NW have been lost to history. 😔 Built between 1912 and 1928, they stood the test of time, even surviving the record 2008 flood, only to be deemed in the way of the city's flood protection system and demolished this week. See other buildings still standing along Ellis Boulevard and learn about the history of this Cedar Rapids neighborhood during the walking tour beginning at 5 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 16, starting at our own historic Zastera Pharmacy building, 1137 Ellis Blvd. NW. ❤ Our hearts are with the families who endured the loss of their beloved homes.

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606 Fifth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

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