Bever Woods Historic District
About this property
The Bever Woods Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. Sampson Cicero Bever with his wife and children, moved to Cedar Rapids in 1852. He opened the city's first bank and was involved in bringing the first railroad to Cedar Rapids. He also donated the land for Bever Park, which is on the east boundary of the district.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100008668. It was listed on March 2, 2023.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bever Woods Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bever Woods Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 2023.
What type of historic resource is Bever Woods Historic District?
Bever Woods Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bever Woods Historic District?
The period of significance for Bever Woods Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Bever Woods Historic District?
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