Meeting with state officials confirm rehabilitation possibilities Posted on February 20th, 2011 9:59 am The Osage School Board recently decided not to sell the 1916 Washington School, closed by the district two years ago. In January, state historic preservation office staff Paula Mohr and Jack Porter visited the building and met with school officials to… Read more »
Posted on February 20th, 2011 9:42 am The Timber Framers Guild, a 501c3 educational association, is proud to announce the recent registration and implementation of a U.S. Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship Program. This is the result of investment by the general membership, staff time, and many volunteer hours over more than five years. This… Read more »
St. Boniface and St. Irenaeous Saved by Steadfast Volunteers Posted by CC on February 12th, 2011 11:47 am At least one of the five decommissioned historic Catholic churches of Clinton has appeared on Preservation Iowa’s list of Iowa’s Most Endangered Properties in 1998, 1999, 2002, and 2004. St. Patrick’s Church was demolished in 2005, and… Read more »
Posted by cc on January 15th, 2011 11:06 am Images of the demolition of Cedar Rapids’ Roman Apartments have been posted at Eastern Iowa Business.com. The 1930’s era apartment building was torn down in January to make way for Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s planned medical mall. Green Development of Iowa City had coordinated efforts for… Read more »
Posted by cc on January 12th, 2011 7:59 pm Preservation Iowa seeks an Executive Director to guide the further growth and advancement of the organization and its programs. This position is a challenging and rewarding job that provides a broad range of experiences and opportunities for professional development. The Executive Director must be a self-motivated,… Read more »
Social Media Brings Preservationists Together for an Important Cause Posted by CC on January 8th, 2011 10:42 am It’s always good to see the power for good the Internet can have. Within the last week, preservationists in the Des Moines metro and beyond have been gathering online to save the Maplenol Barn at Valley High… Read more »
Posted by mw on December 26th, 2010 1:35 pm 2001 Development recent purchased the former Great Furniture Market building at 600 First Street SE in Cedar Rapids. Plans for the 95 year old brick grocery warehouse include a mix of financing and leasable office space. This project, in close proximity to the new federal building,… Read more »
Egloff House Among Homes City Working to Save Posted by mw on December 26th, 2010 1:24 pm Dec. 22, 2010 Media Contacts: Juli Probasco-Sowers Communications Director Rebuild Iowa Office (515) 242-5234 (o)(515) 249-1714 (c)Fax: (515) 242-5006 WORKING TO RECOVER: MASON CITY WORKS TO PRESERVE 11 HISTORIC HOMES DAMAGED IN 2008 FLOODING Egloff House Among Homes… Read more »
Seven Buildings Make Third Annual List Posted by CC on November 28th, 2010 11:48 am The Des Moines Rehabbers Club announced their third annual list of the most endangered buildings in Des Moines. The list includes houses, office buildings, warehouses, a school, and the YMCA. Over the last couple months, the public was asked to… Read more »
Preservation gets nod on NPR Posted by CC on November 21st, 2010 10:35 am On Wednesday, November 17, NPR’s Marketplace featured a story on the Darling House in Claremont, California, which is undergoing a “green” renovation. Although most preservationists realize the greenest building is the one already built, the story brought the message to the… Read more »
