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

Ridnour Building

1925

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

1. Ridnour Building Marker

Inscription.

The Ridnour Building was one of the last factory warehouses built during the Haymarket District's principal period of development. J. C. Ridnour used the building to manufacture work clothes and overalls and as a wholesale warehouse for furnishing goods and notions.

Built in 1925, the original cost of the reinforced concrete structure was about $80,000. It was designed by architects Meginnis and Schaumberg, previous partners of prominent Haymarket architect F. C. Fiske.

Although the building follows the common Haymarket District pattern of an ornamental facade and plain sides, it features unique art deco designs, such as the relief-carved panels between the stories at either end of the north facade and carved capitals topping the piers.

Erected 2003 by Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 40° 48.885′ N, 96° 42.563′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on P Street, 0.1 miles east of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 809 P Street, Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Veith Building (a few steps from this marker); Harpham Building (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Fixture Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Stacy Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Drug Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Army Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Woods Bros. Companies Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huber Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

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

2. Ridnour Building Marker

Ridnour Building image. Click for full size.

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

3. Ridnour Building

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

4. Ridnour Building

Façade

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.