Owner hopes to preserve DuPont blasting powder factory Posted by CC on September 19th, 2010 4:32 pm A few miles north of Keokuk, a historic site is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. According to the current owner, Dan Hodges, the ground once held over 100 buildings–all belonging to a former blasting powder factory built […]
Cedar Rapids landmark on road to recovery from 2008 flooding Posted by CC on September 12th, 2010 1:16 pm On Thursday, September 9, 2010, plans for the $33 Million restoration of the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids were previewed. The 1928 historic building will be restored to its former grandeur and updated to accommodate modern […]
I-JOBS and SOS grants go to Main Streets and history organizations Posted by CC on September 12th, 2010 1:04 pm In August, Governor Culver announced $13 Million in I-JOBS Main Street Iowa Grants and $51 Thousand to support small and mid-sized arts, history, and cultural organizations in Iowa. According to an August 16 press release, […]
Corbett’s Mill Bridge was built in 1871 Posted by CC on August 1st, 2010 10:29 am The historic Corbett’s Mill Bridge, located three miles northeast of Scotch Grove, was lost Saturday morning, July 24, 2010. Rising waters tore off the wood decking, leaving the bowstring arch bridge susceptible to collapse as the flooding continued. According […]
Eastern Iowa city is 11th named in the state Posted by CC on July 18th, 2010 10:46 am The City of Marion has been named a Preserve America Community, joining ten other Iowa communities in the federal Preserve America program. According to a July 12, 2010, press release, “Preserve America Communities are committed to preserving […]
Thirty-five documentary collections, historic preservation, museum and country school projects funded Posted on July 18th, 2010 3:46 pm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2010 Contact: Jeff Morgan, Dept. of Cultural Affairs (515) 281.3858 Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov Polly Carver-Kimm, Governor’s Office (515) 281.0173 polly.carver-kimm@iowa.gov DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge today announced $609,585 […]
Posted by CC on July 6th, 2010 9:40 am The Palace Theatre opened in 1915 showing silent films. Fast-foward nearly a century and it is joining the digital era by showing 3-D films, beginning with Shrek Forever After on July 1, to be followed by Toy Story 3 and The Karate Kid. Jumping into the […]
Posted by SHPO on July 2nd, 2010 2:27 pm DES MOINES – The State Historic Preservation Office issued a reminder notice today that the application deadline for Fiscal Year 2013 Historic Preservation and Cultural and Entertainment Tax Credits is July 15, 2010. Applications are due in the State Historic Preservation Office by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, […]
New Board Formed for Historic Site in Waverly Posted by CC on June 16th, 2010 12:01 pm The historic Sturdevant House in Waverly has a new board of directors and is making progress on recovery from the floods of 2008. Preservation Iowa has been helping descendents of Ira and Asenath Sturdevant preserve this historic home […]
Keokuk Downtown Properties, LLC., assists in Keokuk preservation Posted by CC on June 9th, 2010 4:23 pm A new offshoot of Main Street Keokuk will assist the private sector in redeveloping historic buildings. According to the Keokuk Daily Gate, the goals of Keokuk Downtown Properties include “having a positive impact on the face of the […]