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Walking Tour - Mays Island

Walking Tour
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 6:00 PM
Showcasing the unique Mays Island Historic District. Learn about the early history of Mays Island and how Cedar Rapids transformed it into the only island government center in North and South America. Then experience the history of what was once known as “Commercial Street”. A walk along several blocks of First Street SE will reveal details about the ?first downtown retail buildings before the Civil War, the construction of landmark “skyscrapers” and a closer look at surviving historic warehouse structures including the Smulekoff and Hach Buildings.

Tour Guide: Kyle Patrick
Meeting location: City Hall, 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, Ia 52401
Tickets: $8.00 general public, $6.00 for History Center members

Sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
 
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Showcasing the unique Mays Island Historic District. Learn about the early history of Mays Island and how Cedar Rapids transformed it into the only island government center in North and South America. Then experience the history of what was once known as “Commercial Street”. A walk along several blocks of First Street SE ?will reveal details ?about the ?first downtown retail buildings before the Civil War, the construction of landmark “skyscrapers” and a closer look at surviving historic warehouse structures including the Smulekoff and Hach ?Buildings.

?Tour Guide: Kyle Patrick

?Meeting location: City Hall, 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, Ia 52401

Tickets: $8.00 general public, $6.00 for History Center members