I noticed the other day while downtown that the small Bruegger’s Bagels building on 3rd. Avenue has gotten a facelift. The front facade is now colorful with warm green and yellow tones and a new striped canopy. The previous exterior was quite drab and, by comparison, not very inviting. According to the Cedar Rapids Assessor, the building was built in 1890, and the second level is currently occupied by a dance studio. The minor improvements were definitely worthwhile, brightening up the entire block.