Thank you for posting this! It really brought back memories. I graduated in 1990 and was born and raised in Council Bluffs. It sure is sad to see sure historic buildings gone.
@jessierex Thanks! I have a lot of fond memories from the Bluffs also. They HAVE done a good job restoring some of their buildings, which I'm glad for; but Ithink they got pretty "wrecking ball happy" in the early 1970s, however.
@statman29neb We'd be the same age then; I graduated from LC in '82, but before moving to the LC disctrict, went to Kirn Jr. High; if you went to Kirn we would've been there at the same time (split-shifting w/ Wilson!) Thanks for the compliments!
Unfortunately mostly you can thank the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) for the loss of older buildings. In most cases the expense of bringing an older building into compliance with the ADA handicapped accessibility requirements makes tearing it down and starting over more feasible. - CB Resident
@CBPilot1 My cousin worked on the renovation of the Bennett Building (at 4th & Broadway) and said it was particularly difficult to make it ADA compliant, but managed to get it done. I could sure see where it would be a deterrent.
Lmao, are you serious??? I didnt know that CB screwed up THAT many historical buildings to make parking lots... I think I might remember the Dairy Quen, although im only 13, what would I know?
@PWhiteproductions Yeah; where the Center Point Mall is now (on Broadway, downtown) there used to be all kinds of neat-looking old buildings. I guess nothing lasts forever!
@187sean Agreed! I still enjoy going back to visit; but they recently tore down the church I grew up in, and are closing my old grade school after this school year!
Would you rather these buildings remain as run-down wrecks that attract crackheads?
Old stuff gets dangerous and has to be torn down. Deal with it.
MiHiVidz 3 weeks ago
Thank you for posting this! It really brought back memories. I graduated in 1990 and was born and raised in Council Bluffs. It sure is sad to see sure historic buildings gone.
jessierex 4 weeks ago
@jessierex Thanks! I have a lot of fond memories from the Bluffs also. They HAVE done a good job restoring some of their buildings, which I'm glad for; but Ithink they got pretty "wrecking ball happy" in the early 1970s, however.
ks4isu 3 weeks ago
well from what i just saw in the future council bluffs will just be you guessed it a parking lot.
chambers712 2 months ago
Great stuff! I grew up there brought back a lot of memories thanks for posting, why do you look familiar? I attended AL, graduated in 82'.
statman29neb 2 months ago
@statman29neb We'd be the same age then; I graduated from LC in '82, but before moving to the LC disctrict, went to Kirn Jr. High; if you went to Kirn we would've been there at the same time (split-shifting w/ Wilson!) Thanks for the compliments!
ks4isu 2 months ago
@ks4isu I did go to Kirn during the split shift w/wilson. In fact my dad got the petition going to build the new Kirn.
I'm Mike Lange by the way.
statman29neb 2 months ago
@statman29neb Ok, I do remember you; I'm John Royer. I think we had 8th grade P.E. class together; maybe a few others?
ks4isu 2 months ago
Love it! You are hilarious!
cypher1386 2 months ago
@cypher1386 Why, thank you very much!
ks4isu 2 months ago
Thanks Bill . sad but true!! I hope you do another one.
Skipper720 6 months ago
@Skipper720 Thanks! Another one might not be a bad idea. (Uh - were you talking to me? My name isn't "Bill" but I've been called worse things...)
ks4isu 6 months ago
Unfortunately mostly you can thank the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) for the loss of older buildings. In most cases the expense of bringing an older building into compliance with the ADA handicapped accessibility requirements makes tearing it down and starting over more feasible. - CB Resident
CBPilot1 1 year ago
@CBPilot1 My cousin worked on the renovation of the Bennett Building (at 4th & Broadway) and said it was particularly difficult to make it ADA compliant, but managed to get it done. I could sure see where it would be a deterrent.
ks4isu 1 year ago
Lmao, are you serious??? I didnt know that CB screwed up THAT many historical buildings to make parking lots... I think I might remember the Dairy Quen, although im only 13, what would I know?
PWhiteproductions 1 year ago
@PWhiteproductions Yeah; where the Center Point Mall is now (on Broadway, downtown) there used to be all kinds of neat-looking old buildings. I guess nothing lasts forever!
ks4isu 1 year ago
things my have changed and i remember sams burgers lol. i miss council bluffs. it has its own character
187sean 1 year ago
@187sean Agreed! I still enjoy going back to visit; but they recently tore down the church I grew up in, and are closing my old grade school after this school year!
ks4isu 1 year ago
Excellent presentation and point well-taken. The good side is: at least there are lots of places to park the car...
youngtoughdubois 1 year ago
good video! i love it here and never wanna leave!
circusfreak777 2 years ago
LOL
ccooll696 2 years ago
That is too bad, A city without a history has no future....
I am from CB as well. Everytime I go back it gets less and less.
bigtool66 2 years ago 2
i use to live there now i live in washington dc but now im moving back to council bluffs ps dc is very expensive
KingOfTheNerd1 2 years ago
C.B. still has some cool stuff left, and they've built some good things too. Yeah, you can't beat the Midwest for affordability.
ks4isu 2 years ago