About this property
The Bohemian Commercial Historic District, also known as New Bohemia, is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 75 resources, which included 48 contributing buildings, and 27 non-contributing buildings. Bohemian immigrants began settling in Cedar Rapids in the 1850s, and increasingly after the American Civil War in the 1860s and the Austro-Prussian War in 1866. They grew to be the largest ethnic group in the city, and the only one to settle in a distinct part of Cedar Rapids.
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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 02001539. It was listed on December 20, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bohemian Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bohemian Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Bohemian Commercial Historic District?
Bohemian Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bohemian Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Bohemian Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
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