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Nebraska - Platte County
Platte County Nebraska has 22 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 3 places of National significance and 7 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Feye Archeological Site, Larson, Hanna, Archeological Site, Wurdeman-Lawson Archeological Site, Behlen, Walter and Ruby, House and Columbus Loup River Bridge.

Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Loseke Creek Focus, Late Woodland, Plains, Lower Loup Phase and Plains Woodland dating back to 499 BC.

Several famous people are associated with these Platte County historic places including Frederick L. Gottschalk and Charles Segelke.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Platte County places including Frederick Gottschalk, Nebraska Bureau of Roads & Bridges, Leo Architectural Firm Daly, Jack Savage, Omaha Steel Works, Charles Wurdeman, Charles H. Wurdeman, Murdock & Son, Emiel Christensen and Glur Cement Works. Prominent architectural styles found in Platte Country are Italianate, Classical Revival and Modern Movement.

Behlen, Walter and Ruby, House (added 2003 - - #03000108)
Also known as PT01-538
2555 Pershing rd. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Daly, Leo Architectural Firm, Savage, Jack
Architectural Style:
Modern Movement
Significant Year:
1958
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Industry, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1950-1974
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Citizens State Bank (added 2013 - - #13000200)
204 Pine St., Creston
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Beaux Arts
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Columbus Commercial Historic District (added 1996 - - #96001353)
Roughly bounded by 11th and 14th Sts. and 23rd and 28th Aves. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Grabe & Heeleberg, et al., Wurdeman, Charles
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival, Italianate, Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private, Local
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Landscape, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Business, City Hall, Courthouse, Multiple Dwelling, Rail-Related
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Landscape, Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Business, City Hall, Courthouse, Multiple Dwelling, Rail-Related
More Information:
Columbus Izaak Walton League Lodge (added 2001 - - #01001277)
Also known as NeHBS No. PT00-262
NE 81 , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Christensen, Emiel
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman, Other
Area of Significance:
Conservation, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, Outdoor Recreation
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, Outdoor Recreation
More Information:
Columbus Loup River Bridge (added 1992 - - #92000735)
Also known as NEHBS No. PT00-68
US 30 over the Loup R. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Omaha Steel Works, Nebraska Bureau of Roads & Bridges
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Evans, Dr. Carroll D. and Lorena R. North, House (added 1991 - - #91000301)
Also known as Evans House;NEHBS #PT01-134
2204 14th St. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Roth,Walter L., Wurdeman,Charles H.
Architectural Style:
Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Professional
More Information:
Feye Archeological Site (added 1974 - - #74001136)
Also known as 25 PT 9
Address Restricted , Creston
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Loseke Creek Focus, Late Woodland, Plains
Period of Significance:
1000-500 AD
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
First Welch Calvinistic Methodist Church and Cemetery (added 1999 - - #99000762)
Also known as Postville Welsh Church and Cemetery, NeHBS PT00-048
Rural Rte 2 , Monroe
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
European, Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Funerary, Religion, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Meeting Hall, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall
More Information:
Glur's Tavern (added 1975 - - #75001100)
2301 11th St. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Restaurant
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Restaurant
More Information:
Gottschalk, Frederick L. and L. Frederick, Houses (added 1982 - - #82003200)
Also known as Nielsen house
2022 17th St. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wurdeman,Charles, Gottschalk,Frederick
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Historic Person:
Gottschalk,Frederick L.,et al.
Significant Year:
1911, 1857
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, Architecture, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Hill--Rupp Site (added 1985 - - #85002698)
Also known as Monroe;25PT13
Address Restricted , Monroe
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Lower Loup Phase
Period of Significance:
1650-1699, 1600-1649
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Historic Sub-function:
Graves/Burials, Village Site
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Current Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields
Humphrey City Hall (added 1996 - - #96000682)
Also known as NEHBS #PT05-022
407 S. 4th St. , Humphrey
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
unknown
Architectural Style:
Renaissance
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
City Hall
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling
More Information:
Larson, Hanna, Archeological Site (added 1975 - - #75001101)
Also known as Looking Glass Site;25 PT 1
Address Restricted , Monroe
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Historic - Aboriginal
Cultural Affiliation:
Lower Loup Complex
Period of Significance:
1749-1500 AD
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Lincoln Highway--Duncan West (added 2007 - - #07000656)
Also known as PT00-280
North Blvd in Duncan, rural 145th St. , Village of Duncan and Butler Townshi
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Transportation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Lincoln Highway--Gardiner Station (added 2007 - - #07000655)
Also known as PT00-279, 115th Street
115th St. bet 340th and 355th Ave. , Butler Township
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Transportation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Monroe Congregational Church and New Hope Cemetery (added 1990 - - #90001768)
Also known as O'Kay Church and New Hope Cemetery;NEHBS # PT00-23
Rt. 1, about 7.5 mi. NW of Monroe, E of Looking Glass Cr. , Monroe
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Watts,Joseph, Murdock & Son
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Funerary, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Funerary, Religion
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Religious Structure
More Information:
Platte County Courthouse (added 1990 - - #89002217)
Also known as PT01-1
2610 14th St. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wurdeman,Charles
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Courthouse
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Courthouse
More Information:
Segelke, C., Building (added 1982 - - #82004891)
Also known as PTQ1-77
1065 17th Ave. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Historic Person:
Segelke,Charles,et al.
Significant Year:
1887
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Specialty Store
More Information:
Snyder, H. E., House (added 1986 - - #86001552)
Also known as Snyder House
2522 Sixteenth St. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Johnsen,George, Sessinghaus,Edward J.
Architectural Style:
Other, Modern Movement
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
St. Michael's Catholic Church (added 1990 - - #90001766)
Also known as St. Michael's Catholic Church Complex;NEHBS # PT12-1 through
Jct. of Third & Cedar Sts. , Tarnov
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wurdeman,Charles, Darscheid,Leonard,Bro.OFM
Architectural Style:
Gothic Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Funerary, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Church Related Residence, Church School, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Funerary, Religion
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Church Related Residence, Religious Structure
More Information:
Stenger, Albert and Lina, House (added 2007 - - #07001323)
Also known as PT01-397
815 Lovers Ln. , Columbus
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Glur Cement Works
Architectural Style:
Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Wurdeman-Lawson Archeological Site (added 1974 - - #74001137)
Also known as 25 PT 12
Address Restricted , Creston
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Prehistoric
Cultural Affiliation:
Plains Woodland
Period of Significance:
499-0 BC, 499-0 AD, 1000-500 AD
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
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