Downtown in Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The James Imhoff Family Residence
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 14, 2023
1. The James Imhoff Family Residence Marker
Built on this site in 1860
The Imhoffs as hoteliers, bankers, and supporters of Nebraska Wesleyan University, contributed to the development of Lincoln as the State Capital.
Century House
1201 Lincoln Mall
Built 1964
Brick mural by Jay Tschetter 2003
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 48.468′ N, 96° 42.236′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of South 12th Street and Lincoln Mall, on the right when traveling north. The marker is to the right of the 12th Street entrance, set on a stone slab in front of the Imhoff Family Residence brick mural. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Holy Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mari Sandoz in Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Standing Bear (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Chief Standing Bear (about 800 feet away); Abraham Lincoln Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); County - City Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Nebraska Governor's Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Protecting Hand Sculpture (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 14, 2023
2. The James Imhoff Family Residence brick mural
The marker is on a stone slab in the planter below.
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 14, 2023
3. Century House apartments on 12th Street, former location of the Imhoff House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
