Predicted rain delays Czech Museum move

Cindy Hadish

Apr. 21, 2011 12:15 pm

The move of the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library which had been set to begin Tuesday will be delayed due to recent and predicted rainfall.

The forecast for additional rain next week was a factor in the decision to delay the move of the 1,400-ton flood-damaged museum.

A new date will be announced as soon as schedules and equipment can be coordinated with a favorable forecast, officials said. Two days of notice will be given before the move, officials said.

The building is still being lifted from its foundation this afternoon in preparation for the move.

WATCH: How the move will happen

One of two 204 foot long beams is inserted into a hole cut in the facade of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids on Friday, April 1, 2011 as crews prepare the structure to be moved to a location across the street three feet above the 2008 flood level. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette)