Downtown in Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Old Woods Bros. Companies Building

1914

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2022

1. Old Woods Bros. Companies Building Marker

Inscription. The Old Woods Bros. Companies building was built in 1914 by Mark, George and Frank Woods, Lincoln's preeminent land developers of the early 20th century. It was designed by A. W. Woods (no known relation) and was built for an estimated $8,600. From 1914-18, the building served as the headquarters of the many businesses of the Woods Brothers, including real estate, agricultural businesses, silo building, and stallion importing. In 1918, the building was sold to J. C. Ridnour, a dry goods wholesaler and work clothes manufacturer, who added another 67 feet to the south end, doubling its size. Ridnour moved out in 1925 and the building was later used for manufacturing and warehouse space.

In 1987, artist and property owner Anne Burkholder designed and redeveloped the building into a mix of artists' studios, gallery space and loft apartments

Erected 2003 by Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 40° 48.882′ N, 96° 42.647′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of P Street and North 7th Street

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, on the right when traveling east on P Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 719 P Street, Lincoln NE 68501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beatrice Creamery Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Haymarket District (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Army Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Drug Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Stacy Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Harpham Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veith Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Also see . . . Old Woods Bros. Companies Building. Excerpt:

In 1918, the Woods Brothers moved to a new, more elegant building on South 13th Street, in the center of the city's retail and financial district. The enterprises they founded, including not just extensive real estate developments but also Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company and Woods Aitken law firm, became central to the city’s commercial life.

(Submitted on November 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2022

2. Old Woods Bros. Companies Building Marker

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2022

3. Old Woods Bros. Companies Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.