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Marker detail: Old Washington High School
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| On 4th Avenue Southeast just west of 5th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Cedar Rapids’ first permanent school once stood along the 4th Avenue end of Greene Square. From 1855-1868, it educated students through eighth grade. High school-level programs — considered advanced education until the twentieth century — were . . . — — Map (db m216496) HM |
| On 5th Street Southeast just south of 3rd Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. |
| | First Presbyterian, the second church to be established in Cedar Rapids, built its first church in 1850-1851 at 2nd Ave SE and 3rd Street SE. This, the second building, is the oldest intact church still in use in Cedar Rapids. Built in 1867-1869, . . . — — Map (db m216497) HM |
| On 1st Street Southwest just north of 3rd Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north. |
| | From 1923 to 1937, the Cedar Rapids Police Department and City Jail occupied the King Building, which stood here from 1910-1969. The department and jail moved to 310 Second Avenue SW in 1937. The city's first African American police officer, Virgil . . . — — Map (db m216498) HM |
| On 1st Avenue Northeast (Business U.S. 151) just west of 10th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Ausadie Apartment Building was built in 1923 for Austin and Sadie Palmer as an investment property, close to downtown Cedar Rapids. Designed by Cedar Rapids architect William J. Brown in the Colonial Revival style, the building contained 24 . . . — — Map (db m216499) HM |
| On 1st Avenue Northeast (Business U.S. 151) just south of College Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Coe College was founded by Presbyterian minister Williston Jones in 1851. Its buildings and grounds were established beginning in 1853. The college went by different names, including "Cedar Rapids Collegiate Institute" and "Parsons Seminary," . . . — — Map (db m216500) HM |
May. 16, 2024
