Walking Tour: Ellis Blvd

Schedule

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403 | Cedar Rapids, IA

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Starting as a roadway to the private property of early Cedar Rapids pioneer Robert Ellis, Ellis Boulevard NW developed into an incredibly unique mixture of commercial and residential properties in the 2oth Century from E Avenue NW to Ellis Park. Learn about the special history of this section of the “Time Check” neighborhood and see how it has evolved following the devastating effects of the Flood of 2008.
​Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman
Meeting location: The Flamingo
1211 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 ​​​​​​​​​​
Tour Admission
$6.00 for History Center Members
$8.00 for General Public
Please note: For the safety of guests and staff, walking tours will be postponed when the temperature or heat index is 100° or more, or if there is a heat advisory.
Walking tours are sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
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800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403

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