David City in Butler County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wolfe Building
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 13, 2023
1. Wolfe Building Marker
The photograph shows the west side of 4th street in the block northwest of the courthouse square in 1913. Past businesses at this location included a jewelry store, a cobbler, a tailor, and the Lincoln Pure Butter Company. To the right is the First National Bank, which will move into the Wolfe Building when it is completed in 1914.
In 1934, the First National Bank acquired the assets of the Central Nebraska National Bank and moved into the Bunting Building to allow for extensive remodeling of the Wolfe Building.
In February 1945, a destructive fire engulfed the Wolfe Building, displacing seven businesses. After it was repaired in 1946, J.C. Penney's store moved into the building. The building later served as the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 41° 15.249′ N, 97° 7.819′ W. Marker is in David City, Nebraska, in Butler County. It can be reached from North 4th Street (Nebraska Route 15) near E Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of Wolfe Building
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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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: T. B. Myers Building (here, next to this marker); Built in 1900 as The Boston Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); North Side of the Square (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Pioneers of Butler County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schweser's (about 500 feet away); Thorpe Opera House (about 600 feet away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.6 miles away); Memorial Field (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in David City.
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 13, 2023
2. Wolfe Building and Marker
The marker is attached to the left lamp post facing the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
