Cedar Rapids

by George T. Henry and The History Center

Book Overview

One hundred years ago, Cedar Rapids was nicknamed "The Parlor City" and "Queen City," and was known for its massive grain processing plants. Today, Cedar Rapids is known not only for its agricultural products, but also for its communications industries ranging from radio to avionics manufacturing to telecommunications.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa focuses on the uniquely progressive heritage of the city, since its founding in 1842. The major institutions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738519243
• ISBN13: 9780738519241
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.2"