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<h3> Center Information  </h3>
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<blockquote>The Cedar Falls/Waterloo Family History Center is located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meeting house in Cedar Falls, IA and serves the local &amp; surrounding communities in their quests to locate their ancestors. We have friendly staff members and many utilities waiting to help you with your search. Please feel free to visit us during our hours listed below.</blockquote>
<h4> Map and Location </h4>
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The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at
[https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3006+Pleasant+Drive,+Cedar+Falls,+IA+50613&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,106.787109&hnear=3006+Pleasant+Dr,+Cedar+Falls,+Iowa+50613&t=m&z=16" 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA]


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=== Center Information  ===
3006 Pleasant&#160; Dr&#160; Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States
<div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:right;">[[Image:Waterloo IA with Sign.jpg|300px|FHC]]FHC North entrance</div> <blockquote>The Cedar Falls/Waterloo Family History Center is located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meeting house in Cedar Falls, IA and serves the local &amp; surrounding communities in their quests to locate their ancestors. We have friendly staff members and many utilities waiting to help you with your search. Please feel free to visit us during our hours listed below.</blockquote>  
<i>(mail not accepted at this address)</i>
==== Map and Location  ====
</li>
<div style="display:inline; width:275px; float:left;">[[Image:Cedar falls fhc map.gif|250px|FHC Map]]</div>  
<li>For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave.  
</li>
<li>Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All vistors are always welcome!
</li>
</ul>
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<b>Phone:</b> 1 319-266-6374 <br><br>
<b>E-mail:</b>  
[mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net]<br><br>


<b>FHC Director:</b>&#160; William R. Sharpe - Phone: 1 319-961-4779
<br>


<h4> Center Hours of Operation </h4>
:The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3006+Pleasant+Drive,+Cedar+Falls,+IA+50613&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,106.787109&hnear=3006+Pleasant+Dr,+Cedar+Falls,+Iowa+50613&t=m&z=16 " 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA]
<p><b>Open Hours:</b>  
 
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<dl><dd>
:*3006 Pleasant&nbsp; Dr&nbsp; Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States ''(mail not accepted at this address)'' 
<ul>
:*For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave.  
<li><b>Tuesday:&#160;</b>&#160;&#160; 10am.- 2pm. </li>
:*Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All vistors are always welcome! 
<li><b>Wednesday: </b>10am - 2pm&#160;&#160;&#160; 6pm. - 9pm.
 
</li></ul>
 
</dd></dl>
'''Phone:''' 1 319-266-6374 <br><br> '''E-mail:''' [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net]<br>
<p><b>Closed on Holidays</b>
 
</p>
 
<dl><dd><ul><li><b>Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.</b>
 
</li></ul>
'''FHC Director:'''&nbsp; William R. Sharpe - Phone: 1 319-961-4779 <br>  
</dd></dl>
 
<hr />
==== Center Hours of Operation  ====
<h3> Center Resources  </h3>
 
<h4> Collections  </h4>
'''Open Hours:'''
<dl><dd><ul><li><B>[https://familysearch.org/films/ Family History Library Microfilm Catalog:]</b> This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
 
</li></ul>
 
</dd></dl>
 
<dl><dd><ul><li><b>[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/fhc/microfil.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]</b> &#160; (Stored locally).
:
</li></ul>
 
</dd></dl>
 
<dl><dd><ul><li>This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.
:*'''Tuesday:&nbsp;'''&nbsp;&nbsp; 10am.- 2pm.
</li></ul>
:*'''Wednesday: '''10am - 2pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6pm. - 9pm.  
</dd></dl>
 
<h4> Databases and Software  </h4>
 
<dl><dd><ul><li><b>[https://fhc.familysearch.org/ FHC Portal]</b> This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 
</li></ul>
 
</dd></dl>
'''Closed on Holidays'''
<h4> Hardware and Equipment  </h4>
 
<dl><dd><ul><li><i>7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.</i>
:*'''Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.'''
</li></ul>
 
</dd></dl>
 
<hr />
 
<h3> Center Services  </h3>
 
<h4> Staff Research Specialists  </h4>
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=== Center Resources  ===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
:*'''[https://familysearch.org/films/ Family History Library Microfilm Catalog:]''' This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.  
 
 
 
 
:*'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/fhc/microfil.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' &nbsp; (Stored locally).  
 
 
 
 
:*This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.  
 
 
 
 
==== Databases and Software  ====
 
:*'''[https://fhc.familysearch.org/ FHC Portal]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.  
 
 
 
 
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
 
:*''7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.''
 
 
 
 
----
 
=== Center Services  ===
 
==== Staff Research Specialists  ====
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
<ul><li>French - Jeanne St. Christian - Wednesday Evenings
*French - Jeanne St. Christian - Wednesday Evenings  
</li><li>British - William Sharpe - Wednesday Evenings
*British - William Sharpe - Wednesday Evenings
</li></ul>
</blockquote>  
</blockquote>
03:41, 10 April 2014 (UTC)  
<p>03:41, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
 
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=== '''Useful Links'''<br>  ===
<h3> <b>Useful Links</b><br>  </h3>
 
<p><b>[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/ Blackhawk County Genealogical Web]</b> IaGenWeb<br>  
'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/ Blackhawk County Genealogical Web]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/boards/blackhawk/obituaries/ Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[https://sites.google.com/site/neigsblackhawkcounty/ The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society]'''<br> '''[http://www.cfhistory.org/ Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society]'''<br> '''[http://www.cedarnet.org/tour/ Blackhawk Historical Tour]''' '''<sup>www.cedarnet.org</sup>''' <br> '''[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society of Iowa]'''<br> <br> 01:22, 14 April 2014 (UTC) <br>  
<B>[http://iagenweb.org/boards/blackhawk/obituaries/ Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection]</b> IaGenWeb<br>
 
<B>[https://sites.google.com/site/neigsblackhawkcounty/ The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society]</b><br>
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<B>[http://www.cfhistory.org/ Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society]</b><br>
 
<B>[http://www.cedarnet.org/tour/ Blackhawk Historical Tour]</b>  <b><sup> www.cedarnet.org </sup></b> <br>
'''The remainder of this page is UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please be patient with us as we continue to remodel.'''
<B>[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society of Iowa]</b><br>
 
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01:22, 14 April 2014 (UTC)
 
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''==== Class Schedule ====''
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<p><i>==== Class Schedule ====</i>
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<h4> <span class="mw-headline" id=".C2.A0Other_Resources_in.C2.A0our_Local_Area:"> &#160;Other Resources in&#160;our Local Area:<br>  </span></h4>
 
<p><i>(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)</i>
==== <span id=".C2.A0Other_Resources_in.C2.A0our_Local_Area:" class="mw-headline"> &nbsp;Other Resources in&nbsp;our Local Area:
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<p><i>=== Links ===</i>
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
</p><p><i>(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)</i>
 
</p>
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<hr />
 
''=== Links ===''
 
''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
 
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<h3> <span class="mw-headline" id="Volunteer_at_the_Center"> Volunteer at the Center  </span></h3>
=== <span id="Volunteer_at_the_Center" class="mw-headline"> Volunteer at the Center  </span> ===
<p><i>Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others?&#160; Join our volunteer staff!&#160; We have 3 shifts each week.&#160; They are:</i>
 
</p><p><i>Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM.&#160; Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. Email - [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net?Subject=FHC%20_%20Volunteering&amp;body=Inquiry%20Volunteer IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] the center if you are interested.</i>
''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others?&nbsp; Join our volunteer staff!&nbsp; We have 3 shifts each week.&nbsp; They are:''
</p>
 
''Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM.&nbsp; Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. Email - [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net?Subject=FHC%20_%20Volunteering&body=Inquiry%20Volunteer IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] the center if you are interested.''
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<br> 01:05, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
01:05, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
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Center Information[edit | edit source]

FHCFHC North entrance

The Cedar Falls/Waterloo Family History Center is located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meeting house in Cedar Falls, IA and serves the local & surrounding communities in their quests to locate their ancestors. We have friendly staff members and many utilities waiting to help you with your search. Please feel free to visit us during our hours listed below.

Map and Location[edit | edit source]

FHC Map


The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at " 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA


  • 3006 Pleasant  Dr  Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States (mail not accepted at this address)
  • For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave.
  • Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All vistors are always welcome!


Phone: 1 319-266-6374

E-mail: IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net


FHC Director:  William R. Sharpe - Phone: 1 319-961-4779

Center Hours of Operation[edit | edit source]

Open Hours:



  • Tuesday:    10am.- 2pm.
  • Wednesday: 10am - 2pm    6pm. - 9pm.



Closed on Holidays

  • Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.



Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]





  • This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.



Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.



Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.



Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialists[edit | edit source]

  • French - Jeanne St. Christian - Wednesday Evenings
  • British - William Sharpe - Wednesday Evenings

03:41, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

Useful Links
[edit | edit source]

Blackhawk County Genealogical Web IaGenWeb
Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection IaGenWeb
The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society
Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society
Blackhawk Historical Tour www.cedarnet.org
State Historical Society of Iowa

01:22, 14 April 2014 (UTC)

The remainder of this page is UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please be patient with us as we continue to remodel.

==== Class Schedule ====

====  Other Resources in our Local Area: ====

(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

=== Links ===

(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)

Volunteer at the Center [edit | edit source]

Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others?  Join our volunteer staff!  We have 3 shifts each week.  They are:

Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM.  Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. Email - IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net the center if you are interested.


01:05, 9 April 2014 (UTC)

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