Once called the Parlor City and now called the City of Five Seasons,
Cedar Rapids has expanded and flourished since hundreds of passenger and
freight trains first rolled through town in the early 1900s. With
thoughtful and sensible planning, including the development of wide
streets which allowed the city to grow, business pioneers became
successful. Cedar Rapids became a regional hub that featured railroads,
highways, and waterways. This book documents Cedar Rapids' growth by
pairing old and new photographs to provide a striking comparative
perspective. Cedar Rapids: Then & Now reveals how the city advanced from
a humble settlement into a thriving metropolitan community.