Save CR Heritage had just weeks to raise enough money to purchase the historic Zastera Pharmacy building in northwest Cedar Rapids. The nonprofit closed on the sale earlier this month after a successful fundraising campaign.
In the 17 years since the 2008 flood, the former Zastera Pharmacy in Cedar Rapids’ Time Check neighborhood has sat empty. Now, a local nonprofit is looking to buy it outright. But it needs help raising the money to do so.
Save CR Heritage will celebrate its 10th anniversary by highlighting historic churches and other buildings at the edge of downtown Cedar Rapids during the tour.
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A house once destined for demolition, at 606 Fifth Ave. SE in the MedQuarter, now is officially named the J.E. Halvorson House, honoring the memory of John Erik Halvorson, 32, who was killed last year when his car was struck in a head-on collision.
The Cedar Rapids not-for-profit has organized home tours and walking tours on Friday and Saturday to celebrate the restoration of its new headquarters and dedication in honor of a late board member.
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