First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids

Name: First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids
Address: Cedar Rapids, United States

#26 among attractions in Cedar Rapids

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids

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The First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, also called the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1875, it served the Unitarian Universalist community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, for more than 135 years. Because of the high cost of upkeep and diminishing membership, the congregation voted to sell the building and grounds in May 2010. It was demolished in October 2011. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 41°58'48"N, 91°39'44"W

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Downtown Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids United States

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First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, First Avenue Bridge.

~720 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids
4 min walk • The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is a museum in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The museum is privately owned and was established in 1905.
~1790 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
9 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 1,693-seat Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
~990 ftN
Museum, Library, History museum
Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, Cedar Rapids
5 min walk • The Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, located at 813 First Ave. SE, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, is one of the largest Masonic libraries in the world and incorporates at least three museum collections. The library was the first, worldwide, to have its own building.
0.5 miW
Bridge
First Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids
14 min walk • The First Avenue Bridge is a historic structure located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It carries U.S. Route 151 for 697 feet over the Cedar River. The original six-span concrete arch structure was completed in 1920 for $420,000.
0.7 miS
41°58'16"N • 91°39'28"W
NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
17 min walk • Market, Shopping, Flea market
~940 ftN
Museum
Grant Wood Studio, Cedar Rapids
5 min walk • The Grant Wood Cultural District is a historic district in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa that was certified in 2010 by the Iowa State Historical Society.
~1020 ftSE
Church
Bethel AME Church, Cedar Rapids
5 min walk • Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The congregation was established in either 1870 or 1871, which makes this the oldest historically African American church in the city.
0.5 miSW
41°58'36"N • 91°40'16"W
Veterans Memorial Building & Commission, Cedar Rapids
13 min walk • Museum, Memorial
~740 ftNE
41°58'53"N • 91°39'37"W
Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids
4 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.6 miSW
41°58'24"N • 91°40'12"W
McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
16 min walk • Concerts and shows, Park, Theater
0.4 miW
Memorial
Veterans Memorial Building, Cedar Rapids
10 min walk • The Veteran's Memorial Building is located on May's Island in the middle of the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It is a contributing property to the May's Island Historic District that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids?

Nearby attractions include Cedar Rapids 2nd Avenue SE. Automobile Row Historic District, Cedar Rapids (1 min walk), Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids (4 min walk), Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids (4 min walk), George B. Douglas House, Cedar Rapids (4 min walk).

How to get to First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids:

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Ground Transporation Center (10 min walk)