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

The Nebraska Governor's Residence

Nebraska Historic Site

Photographed by Pat Filippone, July 15, 2015

1. The Nebraska Governor's Residence Marker

Inscription.

This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places

Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.

Location. 40° 48.404′ N, 96° 42.028′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. It is on H Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 H Street, 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.

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: Abraham Lincoln Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ferguson House (about 700 feet away); Chief Standing Bear (about 800 feet

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away); a different marker also named Chief Standing Bear (about 800 feet away); Nebraska Statehood Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rediscovering The Rear Wing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mari Sandoz in Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Holy Trinity Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Regarding The Nebraska Governor's Residence. National Register Statement of Significance excerpt:

Historic Integrity
The Nebraska Governor's Mansion exhibits excellent historic integrity, considering the heavy amount of use that the facility has experienced during the fifty years of its existence. At the time the building was planned, the State Building Commission abandoned the idea of a dual purpose for the facility, initially intending to use it for a residence and formal occasions. The idea was discarded due to the anticipated high cost of a facility that would meet both purposes. Interestingly, the executive residence, as built, has turned into a dual purpose facility. The basement intended to be used as private space for the Governor was repurposed for meeting space and entertaining long

Photographed by Pat Filippone, July 15, 2015

2. The Nebraska Governor's Residence Marker

ago. However, as such, it no longer resembles the initial intent of the designer. Likewise, other changes to make the building more appropriate for modern living, such as a modern kitchen, an enlarged bedroom suite for the Governor, and an elevator, have had impacts on the historic integrity of the building as well.

From the exterior, these impacts are invisible, and the few changes that are evident are of minor concern.

Also see . . . Nebraska Governor's Mansion National Register Registration Form. (Submitted on November 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Nebraska Governor's Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2012

3. The Nebraska Governor's Residence

From State Capitol Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 3. submitted on November 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.