Historic Louis Sullivan Buildings Tour

Join the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) for an in-person tour of two incredible historic buildings in Cedar Rapids designed by famed Chicago architect, Louis Sullivan. Esteemed local historian, Mark Stoffer Hunter, will guide guests through St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and The Peoples Savings Bank. Early Bird tickets are available until March 18 for $15. After that, regular price tickets are $20.

The tours launch at the new 3rd Avenue entrance of St. Paul's Church. Built in 1914, the church and neighboring house, where Sullivan resided while designing the building, offer a window into Sullivan’s life late in his career. Stoffer Hunter will lead a tour of the outside, into the remodeled narthex and through the inspiring sanctuary.

Following the Church tour, attendees will make their way to 3rd Avenue entrance of The People Savings Bank. Built in 1911, the bank is known as the second of a number of small “jewel box” banks in the Midwest designed by Sullivan. Guests will be invited through the historic atrium, inside the amazing vault, and to visit the basement, a space rarely open to the public.

Proceeds from this event will help fund the Iowa Architectural Foundation's programming and our mission to increase the public’s awareness of the value of architecture to Iowa communities. For more information about tours, classes, and special events, visit www.iowaarchfoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/iowaarchfoundation/