Lesinger Block
Also known as Little Bohemia
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lesinger Block
Lesinger Block, at 1317 3rd St., SE, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 24, 1997. The Register lists it for its european and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 221 other Iowa listings. It was listed as part of Commercial & Industrial Development of Cedar Rapids MPS; Commercial & Industrial Development of Cedar Rapids MPS.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 37 MB · National Archives↗1883 to today
- 1883Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Finding Lesinger Block
1317 3rd St., SE, Cedar Rapids
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
19 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Lesinger Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Lesinger Block
Is Lesinger Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 24, 1997 (Register number 97001544).
Is Lesinger Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Amana Villages, 20.9 miles away.
Can you visit Lesinger Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Lesinger Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75336929 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.