Lost in the Flood: The Vavra House, Cedar Rapids
Early in July, staff from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Midwest Office visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which was devastated by last month's floods. In the video below, Michael Richards, a homeowner they met — whose residence is slated for demolition — talks about his home, and its role in both the history of Cedar Rapids and as a part of his personal history. It is, in Mr. Richards’ own words, a reminder that historically important structures are not just grand buildings, but also the, "small homes and traditional neighborhoods" that were lost in the flood.
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