Osceola in Polk County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Polk County Courthouse
Built in 1921-1922
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021
1. Polk County Courthouse Marker
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Polk County Courthouse
Built in 1921-1922
Dedicated October 10, 1922
This property is listed in
The National Register of Historic Places
Nebraska State Historical Society
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1922.
Location. 41° 10.811′ N, 97° 32.844′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Nebraska, in Polk County. Marker can be reached from Hawkeye Street just west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right/east of the south/front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Hawkeye Street, Osceola NE 68651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dedicated to the Pioneers of Polk County (here, next to this marker); Osceola And The Early Pioneers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stromsburg (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Village of Shelby (approx. 6.4 miles away); The Lincoln Highway - Gardiner Station Section (approx. 12.1 miles away); Gardiner School (approx. 12.1 miles away).
Regarding Polk County Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places #89002238.
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Its National Register nomination describes it as "a tour de force of classically inspired ornamentation rendered in cream-colored terra cotta and contrasting tan-grey brick. A variety of rich classical detail, immense columns, pronounced cornice, and rusticated basement are hallmarks of the Beaux Arts Style exhibited on the building. In particular, the terra cotta detail is a visual delight. Acroteria and rosettes march along the top of the projecting cornice, with consoles in an acanthus pattern and an egg-and-dart course below. Shields, della Robbia wreaths, swags, and geometric patterns further adorn the facade."(Submitted on December 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021
2. Polk County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021
3. Polk County Courthouse Cornerstone
A.D. 1921
A.L. 5921
L.E. Smith
Grand Master
W.F. Gernandt, Architect, Omaha, Nebr.
John L. Soderberg & Co., Omaha, Nebr., Builders
John A. Anderson Co., Omaha, Nebr., Plumbing & Heating
American Electric Co., Lincoln, Nebr., Electric Work
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021
4. Polk County Courthouse (front/south elevation)
"American eagles stand guard above colossal, fluted terra cotta columns and brick pilasters on the slightly projecting entry pavilions on the principal or south facade." (From the National Register of Historic Places nomination.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
