Czech Village in Cedar Rapids in Linn County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kosek Bandstand
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 18, 2025
1. Kosek Bandstand Marker
In 1976, brothers Stanley and Paul Kosek had built this bandstand in memory of their parents, Rose and Frank Kosek. Frank and Paul Kosek owned and operated Kosek's Dime and Dollar Store in the Czech Village from 1946 thru the early 1980's in the building that now houses the Czech Museum Gift Shop and offices.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 41° 57.916′ N, 91° 39.653′ W. Marker is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Linn County. It is in Czech Village. It is on 16th Avenue Southwest south of Inspiration Place Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bohemian Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Novak Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Park (approx. Ό mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Quarry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oak Hill Neighborhood (approx. 0.6 miles away); Landfill History (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wastewater Plant (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Rapids.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 18, 2025
2. Kosek Bandstand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
