Historical landmark in Iowa destroyed by fire

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Lighthouse Inn Super Club destroyed by fire

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(ABC 6 News) — An early morning fire destroyed a historical landmark in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday.

According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, smoke was seen coming out of the Lighthouse Inn Supper Club just after 5:15 AM. When deputies arrived, flames inside the building were spreading quickly.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

According to the building’s website, it was a common stop for Chicago-based mobsters during Prohibition, including Al Capone and John Dillinger.