Women’s clothing went through an interesting transition in the 1890s. Big changes took place in how the clothes were made, bought and worn.
Articles Tagged: History Happenings
By Joe Coffey, - The History Center
History Nov. 23, 2021 6:00 am1508d ago
Inventions changed how people lived, traveled, communicated
By Joe Coffey - The History Center
History Oct. 26, 2021 6:00 am1536d ago
Cedar Rapids furriers offered cold storage during the summer
By Joe Coffey, - The History Center
History Sep. 21, 2021 6:00 am1571d ago
An interesting artifact was unearthed and donated to The History Center recently – a diary from 1923 that features 365 entries. It was kept by a 22-year old man.
By Joe Coffey, - The History Center
History Aug. 24, 2021 8:32 am1599d ago
Young man took Cedar Rapids by storm in 1857 as newspaper publisher and postmaster, only to leave the city in disgrace.
By Joe Coffey - The History Center
History Jul. 20, 2021 4:28 pm1634d ago
But some Iowa women continued drinking, and making, alcohol during the 1920s

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