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First Avenue Paving Debates Shape Cedar Rapids Streets
Cedar Rapids officials wrestled with mud and paving choices from the 1880s to 1890s. Cedar blocks, brick, and asphalt were proposed for First Avenue as the city graded streets, installed gutters, and spent thousands per yard while debate over durability and experiments continued.
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Edar Rapids
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Fifth
Ninth Streets
Dean's Hill
West Highlands
Gazette
Coe College
Cedar Lake
16Th Street