This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
History Center lands $400K grant to boost mansion restoration
The Jeffris Family Foundation pledged a $400,000 challenge grant to The History Center in Cedar Rapids, needing a two for one match to reach $3.9 million for the Douglas Mansion restoration. The center has raised over $2 million including a new $200,000 gift and plans a 1893 mansion revival with endowment and exhibit funding.
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Cedar Rapids
History Center
Jeffris Family Foundation
Cedar Rapids Center
Jason Wright
Wright
Landmark & Legacy
Oakland Rd. NE
Tom Jeffris
The
Jeffris
Douglases
Sinclairs
Turners
Douglas
Mitchell.schmidt
Thegazette
Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Second Ave. SE
Wisconsin Foundation