Nebraska Statehood Memorial
In 1869 John K. Winchell of Chicago designed masonry homes in Lincoln for each of the Commissioners. These showplaces did much to instill confidence in Lincoln's future. Of these three structures, only the Kennard House stands today. It is apparently the oldest house within the original plat of Lincoln and is one of the finest remaining Nebraska examples of Italianate domestic architecture, the leading American style from about 1855 - 1875, Nebraska's pioneer period.
In 1965 the State Legislature designated the structure the "Nebraska Statehood Memorial" and assigned responsibility for the memorial to the Nebraska State Historical Society. Thus the house stands today, a symbol of the confidence early Nebraskans had in their state.
Erected by Nebraska Centennial Commission Historical Land Mark Council. (Marker Number 90.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers
Location. 40° 48.408′ N, 96° 41.848′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on H Street just east of 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rediscovering The Rear Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ferguson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nebraska Governor's Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Protecting Hand Sculpture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Standing Bear (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Chief Standing Bear (approx. ¼ mile away); Mari Sandoz in Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away); County - City Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
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