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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1994
Page
4
Oak Hill residents endure rapid demolition as a proposed office building replaces homes. Community members cite preservation efforts and pride, with Luther Trent and Freda's Beauty Rama sharing memories and concerns about overlooked neighborhood potential and safety.
Cheryl Northrup her husband Dennis and their children live on the Oak Hill flats near the Cedar River. Neighbors share past memories as a packing plant closes and Cargill seeks expansion. The family plans to stay while change reshapes the working-class neighborhood.
Mike Deupree notes Oak Hill once prime real estate but eroded by industry and aging homes. Urban renewal halted decline and added a community center park and low income housing while commercial buildings rise. Future balance between nonresidential growth and preserving neighborhood character hinges on local policy.
Oak Hill developed as a city area named for abundant oaks. The eastern section housed early settlers, the northern high ground held affluent families, and the southern half welcomed new immigrants. Residents included Czech Greek Russian African Hispanic and Arabic communities. The first one room school opened in 1880 and Tyler School building dates to 1886 on 12th Avenue SE.
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