Brucemore is a magnificent 19th-century mansion located on a historic 26-acre estate in Cedar Rapids, a memorial to the lives of three prominent local families. Built in 1884 for the young widow, Caroline and her children, on the slope overlooking the main route into town, it was considered "the grandest house west of Chicago."

The house was built in Queen Anne style, but as the style went out of fashion, the next owners, George and Irene Douglas, renovated the house in a much more simple Craftsman style. Margaret and Howard Hall moved into Brucemore in 1937 and left their own whimsical touches, including the "man cave". There are guided tours of the beautiful 21-room Mansion and visitors can enjoy the art, furnishings, architecture, landscape, and many family objects which have been preserved at Brucemore. The mansion offers regular concerts, theater performances and other social events.

Find it at this Address: 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, Phone: 319-362-7375

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