National Register nominates Linn county sites and benefits
The article explains how sites gain National Register status under the National Park Service and outlines nomination steps led by Iowa’s Division of Historic Preservation. It highlights Linn county entries like Brucemore and Granger House, the public process, and the tax and grant incentives that support renovations and preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Anderson
Division of Historic Preservation
National Advisory Council
Washington
Iowa
Bower
Linn County
Sinclair
Linden Drive
Brucemore
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Sinclair
George Bruce Douglas
Howard Hall
Douglas
Bruce
Cedar
Kirkwood
College Block
First Presbyterian Church
Johnson County
Nicking
East Market Street
Jacob Wentz
North Gilbert
Plum Grove
Carroll Street
Close
What Cheer
Linn
Paramount Theater
Third Avenue
Second Street
Sinclair House
Seminole Valley Farm
Forty-second Street
Mittwalsky
Granger
Tenth Street
Marion
King Chapel
Mt. Vernon
Eastern Iowa Sites On National Register
A list of Eastern Iowa sites included in the National Register of Historic Places curated by Martha Bower. Entries cover counties from Allamakee to Winneshiek and name landmarks such as courthouses, houses, mills, bridges, schools, and parks with town and site details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Division of Historic Preservation
MacLean Hall
Iowa City
Iowa
Martha Bower
Bower
Iowa Review Committee
Kirkwood
Iowa Memorial Union
State Committee
National Register
Washington
National
Iowa Division of Historic Preservation
Allamakee
Lansing Stone School
Lansing
Marquette
Iron Post
New Albin
Birthday Celebration Plans in Alexandria for Washington’s Birthday
Alexandria Virginia announces a three week Washingtons birthday festival from February 5 to 28. Events include tours of Colonial and federal homes February 5, 12, a Birthright Ball February 19 at Gadsbys tavern, Revolutionary War camp re enactment February 20, and the George Washington Birthday parade February 21 at Market Square with bands and period costumes. Information from the Alexandria Tourist Council Ramsay House Visitors Center 221 King Street 22314.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ward Park
Market Square
Old Town
Alexandria Tourist Council
Ramsay House
King Street
Alexandria
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Land and Water Conservation Act
Congress
Marion Historical Museum
Floral Hall
Cedar County
Tipton
Gazette
Tom Merryman
Marion Historical
Benton
Benton County
Vinton
Buchanan — Munson
Independence
Cedar — Floral Hall
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Downey Savings Bank
Downey
Clayton
Clayton County
Timothy Davis
Keystone Bridge
Carter
Rialto Price
St. Joseph
Stemmer
Elkader
Clayton School
St. Peter’s
Garnaville
Delaware
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Spring Branch
Hoag House
Coffin's Grove
Manchester
Fayette
Montauk
Union
Clermont
College Hall
Amana
Johnson — Secrest-Ryan
West Liberty
Coralville
First Congregational Church
Kirkwood House
Poweshiek
Merchants National Bank
Stewart Public Library
Rock Island Lines
Grinnell
Tama — Brooks and Moore Bank
Traer
Washington City Hall
Col
New York Times Service
George Washington
Broulie Bros. Inc
Guiral City
South Fourth Street
Central City
Jody Keener