Linn County Celebrating Courthouse’s 100th Anniversary

Linn County will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Linn County Courthouse on Friday.

The celebration will begin at 3 pm at 51 3rd Avenue Bridge in Cedar Rapids. Guests will hear speakers share about the past and present of the Linn County Courthouse as it marks a century of service. Speakers will include Linn County Supervisor Chair Brandy Z. Meisheid, Chief Judge Lars Anderson, District Associate Judge Russell Keast, Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks. The presentation will be followed by guided tours of the courthouse to celebrate its 100 years of service to Linn County.

The Linn County Courthouse has been a landmark of justice and service in Linn County since 1925. Constructed on May’s Island in downtown Cedar Rapids, the courthouse marked the move of county government from Marion that same year. While the courthouse building once housed the Sheriff’s Office and additional County offices, today it remains home to the courts and the County Attorney’s Office. Over the past century, the courthouse has undergone several remodels to maintain its historic presence and functionality, including significant restoration following the 2008 floods. The Linn County Courthouse is part of the May’s Island Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

photo courtesy of Linn County