Brucemore is a 19th century mansion located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was built by Caroline Sinclair, a widow who wanted to create a country home for her six children. The mansion was completed in 1884 and is now a National Historic Landmark.

Brucemore is a beautiful example of Queen Anne architecture. It is made of red brick and has a slate roof. The mansion has 26 rooms, including a ballroom, library, and music room. The grounds of Brucemore are also impressive. They include a formal garden, a conservatory, and a carriage house.

The Josiah B. and Sara Moore House, located in Villisca, Iowa, gained infamy in June 1912 when it became the site of a brutal and unsolved murder. On a seemingly pleasant summer night, eight unsuspecting victims—six of them children—were bludgeoned to death as they slept following a church service. The gruesome crime left the small town in shock and disbelief.

The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption is often hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”