Lesinger Block, Cedar Rapids
Facts and practical information
The Lesinger Block, also known as Little Bohemia, is a historic building located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. This building was constructed at a time of economic expansion in the city. It is a contemporary of several Italianate commercial blocks that were built downtown. Because of subsequent development in that commercial district those buildings have been replaced with newer structures leaving this building as the best extant example of commercial Italianate in Cedar Rapids. It was constructed by Vaclav Lesinger, an immigrant from Kozlov, Bohemia. He was a tailor by trade and he had this structure built in 1883 to house his tailor shop and a dry goods store. Since 1907 the building has housed a tavern that has served as a social center for the local Bohemian community. Architecturally, the two-story brick structure still retains a good deal of its original wood ornamentation, including the sawtooth frieze above the storefronts and the geometric design in the bracketed cornice. ()
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Lesinger Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, African American Museum of Iowa, NewBo City Market.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Lesinger Block by public transport?
Bus
- Ground Transporation Center (17 min walk)