May's Island Historic District

Between 1st and 5th Aves. on May Island, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Photos

Veterans Memorial Building

At one time, the Cedar Rapids City Hall was located in this building, making Cedar Rapids and Paris the only two cities in the world with the seat of government on an island.

The building was extensively damaged in the floods of 2008 and the city was forced to move its offices to the old federal court building.

A 24'x20' stained glass memorial window, designed by Iowa native Grant Wood, was also damaged in the flood. It has been restored and returned to the building.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

Map

Coordinates:
+41.97584, -91.67040
41°58'33" N, 91°40'13" W

Quadrangle map:
Cedar Rapids South

Street View

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1978
Reference number: 78001240
Architectural styles: Modern Movement: Moderne; Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Beaux Arts
Areas of significance: Community Planning and Development; Architecture
Level of significance: State
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction
Property type: District
Historic functions: Correctional facility; Capitol; Civic; Government office
Current functions: Correctional facility; Capitol; Civic; Government office
Periods of significance: 1900-1924; 1925-1949
Significant years: 1923; 1927; 1933
Number of properties: Contributing buildings: 4

Update Log

September 1, 2014: Photos imported by Dave King
April 6, 2013: New photos from J.R. Manning
March 24, 2013: New photo from J.R. Manning
September 1, 2010: Updated by J.R. Manning: Corrected GPS Coordinates

Sources

J.R. Manning - Lugnuts969 [at] gmail [dot] com
Dave King
National Register database - Reference number 78001240 (Search for documents)