Downtown in Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Ferguson House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2013
1. The Ferguson House Marker
William Henry Ferguson, Lincoln businessman and investor built this house in 1909 - 11. It is one of the best examples of the Second Renaissance Revival style in Lincoln and perhaps in Nebraska. Architects were Searles, Hirsh, and Gavin of Cleveland, Ohio; the builder was Olson Construction of Lincoln. Purchased by the State of Nebraska in 1963, the Ferguson house is administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society. This property is on the National Register of Historical Places.
Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 253.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the Nebraska State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 40° 48.406′ N, 96° 41.884′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South 16th Street and H Street on South 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 S 16th St, Lincoln
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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: Nebraska Statehood Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rediscovering The Rear Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nebraska Governor's Residence (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Protecting Hand Sculpture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Standing Bear (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Chief Standing Bear (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mari Sandoz in Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
Regarding The Ferguson House. National Register Statement of Significance excerpt:
The Ferguson House was built by William Henry Ferguson, Lincoln capitalist and successful
Photographed by Pat Filippone, July 15, 2015
2. The Ferguson House Marker
Also see . . . Ferguson House National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on November 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2012
3. The Ferguson House and Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2013
4. The Ferguson House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 2013
5. The Ferguson House (back side view)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2012
6. The Ferguson House
From State Capitol Tower
Photographed by Pat Filippone, July 15, 2015
7. The Ferguson House Marker
Photographed by Pat Filippone, July 15, 2015
8. The Ferguson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 3,611 times since then and 267 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on August 27, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 3. submitted on November 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6. submitted on November 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 7, 8. submitted on August 27, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
