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Taylor-Van Note
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National Register of Historic Places

Taylor-Van Note

Also known as Blairs Ferry Wayside Inn; Vanesther Place

On the National Register since 198541 years
Vernacular Greel RevivalListed 1985Cedar Rapids

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Taylor-Van Note

Taylor-Van Note, at 4600 Blairs Ferry Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 10, 1985. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.

What it isHistoric house near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 15 MB · National Archives↗
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4600 Blairs Ferry Rd., Cedar Rapids

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Questions about Taylor-Van Note

Is Taylor-Van Note on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 10, 1985 (Register number 85003009).

Is Taylor-Van Note a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Amana Villages, 22.7 miles away.

Can you visit Taylor-Van Note?

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 Taylor-Van Note?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 75339400 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.