Walking Tour - Mays Island

Mays Island
June 17, 2025
6:00 p.m.

Showcasing the unique Mays Island Historic District. Learn about the early history of Mays Island and how Cedar Rapids transformed it into the only island government center in North and South America. Then experience the history of what was once known as “Commercial Street”. A walk along several blocks of First Street SE will reveal details about the first downtown retail buildings before the Civil War, the construction of landmark “skyscrapers” and a closer look at surviving historic warehouse structures including the Smulekoff and Hach Buildings.

Tour Guide: Kyle Patrick

Meeting location: City Hall, 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, Ia 52401

Tour Admission
$6.00 for History Center Members
$8.00 for General Public

Please note: For the safety of guests and staff, walking tours will be postponed when the temperature or heat index is 100° or more, or if there is a heat advisory.

Walking tours are sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

You may also like the following events from The History Center:

• This Tuesday, 3rd June, 06:00 pm, Walking Tour - Downtown in Cedar Rapids
• This Wednesday, 4th June, 07:30 pm, Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert in Cedar Rapids
• This Thursday, 5th June, 12:30 pm, Chew on This: Brie Swenson Arnold in Cedar Rapids

Also check out other Meetups in Cedar Rapids.