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History Happenings Mark Stoffer Hunter Changes In Store
Research historian Mark Stoffer Hunter notes changes on the First Avenue East block in Cedar Rapids where The Music Loft occupied three joined storefronts since the 1980s. Demolition permits sought for eight properties including 1439 First Ave SE Baker Apartments and the former China Inn site at 1435 First Ave SE, with plans for a new retail residential block.
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First Avenue
15Th Street
Cedar Rapids
Music Loft
First Ave
Baker Apartments
Coe College
16Th Street
First Avenue East
First Avenue SE
Xavier’s
Arby’s
Times Movie Theater
Debel
Nassif
Erickson
Thompson’s Television
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First Ave. SE
Holland Home Bakery
Baker
15Th Street SE
Inis
McRaith's
Cross and Company