Sokol Gymnasium, Cedar Rapids

Name: Sokol Gymnasium
Address: Cedar Rapids, United States

#71 among attractions in Cedar Rapids

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture

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Sokol Gymnasium is a historic building located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Sokol is a Czech social and gymnastics organization. It had this three-story, brick, Neoclassical structure built in 1908. It was designed by local architect Charles A. Dieman. The organization used the facility as a social hall and gymnasium until it was inundated by 4 feet of water in a 2008 flood. It was cleared out and Sokol moved to another building in southwest Cedar Rapids. This building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. In 2015 it was included as a contributing property in the Cedar Rapids Central Business District Commercial Historic District. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°58'34"N, 91°39'53"W

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Sokol Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, First Avenue Bridge.

1.3 miSW
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport venue
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
33 min walk • Veterans Memorial Stadium is a minor league baseball stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is the home field of the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the High-A Central.
~1000 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids
5 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.
~700 ftW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
4 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.
~1940 ftW
Bridge
First Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids
10 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.
0.5 miSE
41°58'16"N • 91°39'28"W
NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
13 min walk • Market, Shopping, Flea market
0.4 miW
Art Nouveau architecture
Peoples Savings Bank, Cedar Rapids
11 min walk • The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919.
~1410 ftNE
Church
Bethel AME Church, Cedar Rapids
7 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.
~1770 ftW
41°58'36"N • 91°40'16"W
Veterans Memorial Building & Commission, Cedar Rapids
9 min walk • Museum, Memorial
~1540 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
8 min walk • The First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, also called the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miNE
41°58'53"N • 91°39'37"W
Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids
11 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1800 ftSW
41°58'24"N • 91°40'12"W
McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
9 min walk • Concerts and shows, Park, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sokol Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include Iowa Building, Cedar Rapids (1 min walk), Lattner Auditorium Building, Cedar Rapids (1 min walk), Cedar Rapids Central Business District Commercial Historic District, Cedar Rapids (3 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids (4 min walk).

How to get to Sokol Gymnasium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sokol Gymnasium:

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Ground Transporation Center (3 min walk)