Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland

Beginning in the 1870s, thousands of Bohemians flocked to Cedar Rapids in search of a better life. Czech immigrants courageously overcame the difficult conditions of the local packinghouse and the challenge of creating a new home. They maintained a strong cultural identity with Czech music, literature and an undying dedication to family. In the wake of a devastating flood in 2008, the people of Czech Village and New Bohemia re-imagined traditional principles to forge a remarkable resurgence toward a promising future. Author Dave Rasdal travels from the Charles Bridge to the Bridge of Lions in a celebration of Czech heritage and history in Cedar Rapids.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 03/14/2016
ISBN: 9781540202123
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d