Luther A. and Elinore T. Brewer House

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Moving the Historic Luther Brewer House Mercy Cedar Rapids Play video on YouTube

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Description 

Luther Brewer (1858 - 1933) was the editor of Cedar Rapid's Daily Republican newspaper. He founded The Torch Press in 1907 and published a number of collectable limited editions, including several about his world-class collection of Leigh Hunt material. (His Leigh Hunt collection was subsequently donated to the University of Iowa). The well-connected Brewer played host at his home to many prominent businessmen, writers, and politicians through the years, including President William Howard Taft. Taft was a frequent guest at Brewer's house and considered Cedar Rapids a second home.

Moved from its original location at 847 4th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 3, 2014. Removed from NRHP 4-3-2014.

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19th Century (36,694) Brick (42,459) Built 1897 (478) Built during 1890s (7,284) Cedar Rapids, Iowa (43) Charles A. Dieman (7) Colonial Revival (5,186) Have Street View (40,380)

House (26,976) Iowa (2,477) Late 19th and 20th Century Revival (16,281) Limestone (8,192) Linn County, Iowa (114) Luther A. Brewer (1) Private owner (54,396)

Update Log 

• August 1, 2014: Updated by Dave King: Added video, description and information on move
• September 20, 2013: New Street View added by Dave King
• May 10, 2013: New photos from Dave King

Sources 

• Dave King
• National Register database - Reference number 98000383

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