The History Center

College District/Mound View Neighborhood

Time: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Whipple Firehouse, 1424 B Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Iowa

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Enjoy a closer look at this incredibly historic neighborhood nestled between the campuses of Coe College and Mt. Mercy University in northeast Cedar Rapids. Discover the unusual history of the first name for this area.

The tour features an eclectic mix of residential, commercial and early industrial historic sites. Highlights of the tour include many places associated with celebrated artist Grant Wood including a close look at his Cedar Rapids childhood home where he lived starting in 1901.

Meet at Whipple Firehouse, 1424 B Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Summer 2020:

Tours are currently limited to 10 individuals.
All tours require advanced ticket sale. Please see tour description to purchase tickets. Payments will not be accepted at time of tour.
Masks are required for all individuals.
Social distancing is strongly encouraged.