Brucemore hosts hummingbirds at their historic mansion
brucemore hosts hummingbirds at their historic mansion
01/25/2024
Covering 26 acres, Brucemore is an impressive estate! Brucemore is a historically recognized mansion located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Hummingbirds had the chance to visit and share all of its beauty on social media!
About Brucemore
The home was built between 1884 and 1886 by the Sinclair family, including a mother and her six children. It originally had three stories, 21 bedrooms, and was located on ten acres of land. In 1906, George and Irene Douglas traded homes with the Sinclair family, expanded the acreage, and transformed the interior of Brucemore to a lively and warm space.
Margaret and Howard Hall were the next and last tenants of the Brucemore mansion, leaving in 1981. They brought a modern sense of style and a whimsical spirit (with a pet lion)! They are still recognized today for their philanthropy within Cedar Rapids.
Since the Hall’s departure, more than one million people have visited the gorgeous estate. They hold community, cultural and heritage programs including themes like history, preservation, and the arts. Their vision has two parts. The first, “to expand the legacy of Brucemore’s families in making Iowa a better place to live, work, and visit.” The second is, “to model a balance of best practices in preservation and innovative use.” One example of this was their remodel of the Greenhouse in 2012, to grow something new in a historical structure.
Hummingbirds visit Brucemore
Hummingbirds were invited to experience the magic of Brucemore by attending a tour with a guest!
Results of birds touring Brucemore
Hummingbirds highlighted the meticulously landscaped grounds and beautiful rooms at Brucemore. Some visited during the holiday season and loved the scavenger hunt for their kids! Others remarked that they wanted to visit for years, but never did until the campaign. Now they’ll certainly be back for events like music in the summer.
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