North Platte in Lincoln County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mutual Building & Loan
Established 1887
| | Mutual Building and Loan Building Erected in 1914 | |
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2024
1. Mutual Building & Loan Marker
The Formation of the Association
North Platte established the Mutual Building and Loan Association in 1887. The association was lead by many prominent leaders and allowed the average citizen to afford a home. By 1914, the Mutual Building and Loan Assoc. had grown to the point where they needed a more permanent location. It was decided to build on the corner of Locust St. and 5th St, due to the proximity of the Federal Building and the Lincoln County Courthouse. The building is 40 ft x 80 ft with 2 stories and a finished basement. The new Mutual Building was built in the most up-to-date fashion, with electricity, telephone wires, steam heat, and design. The building was home to many offices including doctors, lawyers, and a print shop. In 1963, the Mutual Savings and Loan Association moved to a new location.
1887 Offcers & Directors
T. C. Patterson, President Wm. Grady, Vice President W.W.Conklin, Treasurer S. Goozee, Secretary J. E. Evans - Director C.F. Iddings-Director Jos. Schatz - Director Wm. Grady - Director T. C. Patterson - Director C. H. Stamp - Director E. R. Griffin - Director
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1947 Officers & Directors
Frank N. Buchanan, President Ira L. Bare,Vice President Cary W. Dresslar, Treasurer Harold D. Wiese, Secretary Ira L. Bare - Director Frank N. Buchanan - Director Wm. J. Hendy - Director Mainard E. Crosby - Director Wm. H. McDonald - Director Russell Langford- Director David J. Fredrick - Director Harold D. Wiese - Director Gerald Gentleman- Director
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 41° 8.237′ N, 100° 45.773′ W. Marker is in North Platte, Nebraska, in Lincoln County. It is at the intersection of East 5th Street and North Jeffers Street (U.S. 83), on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E 5th St, North Platte NE 69101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Nebraska and in the Platte River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2024
2. Mutual Building & Loan Marker
The marker is on the post to the right of the main entrance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 355th Infantry / 89th Division Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 100th Meridian (about 400 feet away); Lincoln County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Old Glory Blowout (about 500 feet away); Statue of Liberty Replica (about 600 feet away); Sioux Lookout (about 600 feet away); King of the Cowboys (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Platte.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
