Early on, it appears that he “jumped the claim” of another squatter, Wilbert Stone, who had built a cabin and platted out a town, some distance south of Shepherd's cabin, that he called Columbus. Shepherd was a squatter who claimed the land without legal title and also a reputed ne’er-do-well, who, if he was not a horse thief himself, definitely consorted with them. The first white settler on the site of the future city was Osgood Shepherd, who built a log cabin (which he called a tavern) in 1837 or 1838 next to the Cedar River (then known as the Red Cedar) at what is now the corner of First Avenue and First Street Northeast. The location of present-day Cedar Rapids was in the territory of the Fox and Sac tribes at the time of European American settlement. Second Avenue SE in downtown Cedar Rapids, looking towards the Cedar River Early history The name "Five Seasons" and representations of the sculpture appear throughout the city in many forms. The symbol of the five seasons is the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture in downtown along the north river bank. The city is the setting for the musical The Pajama Game and the comedy film Cedar Rapids.Ĭedar Rapids is nicknamed the "City of Five Seasons", for the so-called "fifth season," which is time to enjoy the other four. In the 1990s and 2000s, several Cedar Rapidians became well-known actors, including Ashton Kutcher, Elijah Wood, Terry Farrell, and Ron Livingston. The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is also a part of a Combined Statistical Area (CSA) with the Iowa City MSA.Ī flourishing center for arts and culture in Eastern Iowa, the city is home to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, the Paramount Theatre, Orchestra Iowa, Theatre Cedar Rapids, the African American Museum of Iowa, and the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance. Cedar Rapids is an economic hub of the state, located at the core of the Interstate 380 corridor. The estimated population of the three-county Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the nearby cities of Marion and Hiawatha, was 255,452 in 2008.
Īs of the 2020 United States Census, the city population was 137,710. It is a part of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City region of Eastern Iowa, which includes Linn, Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, Johnson, and Washington counties. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles (32 km) north of Iowa City and 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).52227, 52228, 52233, 52324, 52338, 52401-11, 52497-99Ĭedar Rapids ( / ˈ s iː d ər/) is the second-largest city in Iowa, United States and is the county seat of Linn County. Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges special requests cannot be guaranteedīe prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.Ĭharges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.Ī cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Housekeeping is provided daily.Įxtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. This Marion aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids Marion offers 88 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.
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