Cedar Falls Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple facts for kids
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Cedar Falls Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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| Location | 401--403 Main St. Cedar Falls, Iowa |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1902 |
| Built by | Robinson, James E. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| Part of | Cedar Falls Downtown Historic District (ID100001673) |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000384 |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1997 |
The Cedar Falls Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple is a special building in Cedar Falls, Iowa. People also call it the Odd Fellows Temple or the 4th and Main Building. It was built between 1901 and 1902.
This building is about 3 and a half stories tall. It sits on a base that is about 46 feet (14 meters) wide and 132 feet (40 meters) long.
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Why This Building Is Important
The Odd Fellows Temple is important for several reasons. It shows how much the Independent Order of Odd Fellows helped the community. This group was like a club that supported its members and their families. They even helped provide money for families if a member passed away.
A Special Kind of Building
This building was also new for its time. It was a "fraternal-commercial" building. This means it was used by a club (the Odd Fellows) and also had shops or offices for businesses. This was a clever way to use the space.
Built by a Skilled Builder
The building also shows the great skills of James E. Robinson. He was the main builder, or general contractor, for the project. His work helped create this lasting structure.
A Popular Design Style
Finally, the building's design is important. It uses a style called "Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revival." This was a very popular way to design buildings around that time. It brought back older styles from the past.
National Recognition
The Odd Fellows Temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Later, in 2017, it became part of the Cedar Falls Downtown Historic District. This means it's a key part of the historic area in downtown Cedar Falls.
