National Register of Historic Places

Security Building

Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
Listed
December 7, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000536

About this property

The Security Building is a historic structure located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The building is eight stories tall and rises 117 feet (36 m) above the ground. It was designed by the Cedar Rapids architectural firm of Josselyn & Taylor, and it was completed in 1908. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In 2015 it was included as a contributing property in the Cedar Rapids Central Business District Commercial Historic District.

Location

2nd Ave. and 2nd St., SE
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
41.97765, -91.66771

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Security Building listed on the National Register?

Security Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Security Building?

Security Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Security Building?

The period of significance for Security Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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