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<div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">'''Lincoln, 1977-2016, and Kearney, Nebraska, 1993-2005'''</div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">


'''Partners:'''

[[Kenneth Bowhay Clark (1914-1991), Architect|Kenneth B. Clark]], Lincoln, Nebraska, 1946-1979 [[#Notes|[e]]]

[[Albert Charles Hamersky, Architect|Albert Charles Hamersky]], Lincoln, Nebraska. 1964-1992  [[#References|[12:25-32]]]

[[William Donald Schlaebitz (1924-2011), Architect|William D. Schlaebitz]], Lincoln, Nebraska, 1964-1987  [[#References|[12:34]]]

Dennis Scheer, Landscape Architect, Lincoln


[[The Clark Enersen Partners, Architects]] was the successor firm to [[Clark & Enersen, Hamersky, Schlaebitz, Burroughs & Thomsen, Architects]], and the final and permanent name change for the firm that was founded in 1946. In 1977-1978, several developments occurred for the firm, including retired and newly appointed principals, a newly affirmed philosophy and corresponding company logo, an extended emphasis on communication, and a brand new office with many personalized changes to how the employees would go about their work.[[#References|[12:79-81]]]

This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries|format and contents]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization.

==Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings==
Lincoln, Nebraska, 1977-2003

==Lineage of the Firm==

1946-1962: [[Clark & Enersen, Architects]], Lincoln, Nebraska.

1962-1970: [[Clark & Enersen, Olsson, Burroughs & Thomsen, Architects]], Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[d]]] 

1971-1976: [[Clark & Enersen, Hamersky, Schlaebitz, Burroughs & Thomsen, Architects]], Lincoln, Nebraska.

1977-2016: [[The Clark Enersen Partners, Architects]], Lincoln, Nebraska.

1993-2005: [[The Clark Enersen Partners, Architects]], Kearney, Nebraska.

==Other Associations==
1978-1993: employed [[Stephen L. Clymer, Architect|Stephen L. Clymer]], architect.

1982-1994: employed [[Paul J. Brokering, Architect|Paul J. Brokering]], architect.

1986-1991: employed [[Charles G. Nelson, Architect|Charles G. Nelson]], architect.

2001: employed [[Barry M. Ward, Architect|Barry M. Ward]], principal.

2003: employed [[JoAnne Kissel, Architect|JoAnne Kissel]], principal.

==Buildings & Projects==
'''Dated'''

Rock Island Railroad Linear Park (ca. 1980-1990).[[#References|[10]]]

Renovation of Lincoln Community Playhouse (ca. 1980-1990), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]]

Downtown Renovation (J.C. Penney to NebHelp) (ca. 1980-1990), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]]

Wilderness Park (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Ten Year Plan, Union College (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

State Office Building and Parking Garages (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]][[#Notes|[c]]]

Hyde Observatory (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Journal-Star Publishing Company Addition (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Landscaping, Nebraska State Capitol (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Tractor Test Facility, University of Nebraska (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Lincoln Memorial Mortuary (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Centrum Retail Complex and Parking Garage (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]][[#Notes|[c]]]

Air National Guard Support Facility (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Bob Devaney Sports Center Addition, University of Nebraska (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Fine Arts Auditorium remodel, Nebraska Wesleyan University (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

First Federal Lincoln (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Multi-Cultural Awareness Center (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Christ the King Church (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Lincoln Electric System Service Center (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Coddington Street Fire Station (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Old City Hall renovation (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Veterans Administration Medical Center Addition (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Health Building, Union College (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Physicians Office Building, Lincoln General Hospital (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

First National Bank Operations Center (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Library, Union College (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

State Historical Museum (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Baumann Baseball Building, University of Nebraska (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Blessed Sacrament School Addition (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Southeast Community College Additions (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Madonna Rehabilitation Center (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

College View Post Office (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Cline Williams Wright Johnson and Oldfather Offices (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Lincoln Center Plan Update (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Morrill Hall Renovation, University of Nebraska (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

FirsTier Executive Offices (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Nebraska Book Store (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Dorsey Laboratories Landscaping (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Dietrich Linear Park (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Lancaster Manor (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]][[#Notes|[c]]]

Abel Stadium, Nebraska Wesleyan University (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Retired Priests Residence (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Cathedral School Addition (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Plant Sciences Complex, University of Nebraska (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Horse Barns, Nebraska State Fairgrounds (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Nebraska School Activities Association Building (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

West Bypass Study (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Ag Engineering Renovation, University of Nebraska (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Havelock Bank Downtown (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Harris Laboratories Master Plan (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Centel Space Planning (ca. 1976-1986), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Project for Nebraska State Historical Society Heritage Center (1978-1979), 15th & H, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]]

College View Seventh-day Adventist Church (ca. 1979), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Restoration and remodel of Sharp Building, renamed the American Charter Center (1980), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Proposal to renovate building for Nebraska State Historical Society Museum (1981), 15th & P Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[9]]]

Lincoln Mall (1983), J Street between Capitol and the County-City Building, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]][[#Notes|[a]]]

Fredstrom Elementary School (1983), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8][10]]]

Addition to Eleven-Eleven Building (1985), 11th & J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Meridian Park (1986), 70th & 0 Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

Pius X High School renovations/additions (ca. 1990-2000).[[#References|[10]]]

O Street Skywalk (ca. 1990-2000).[[#References|[10]]][[#Notes|[b]]][[#Notes|[c]]]

Star City Shores family aquatic center (ca. 1990-2000), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]]

Renovation of Folsom Children's Zoo (ca. 1990-2000), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]]

1 Landmark Center (2000-2003), 1000 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[3]]] 

Classroom, office, and sanctuary addition to Holy Savior Lutheran Church (ca. 2002), 4710 N 10th, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]

Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation Building (ca. 2002-2003), Fallbrook Village, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[1]]]

Sheridan Lutheran Church (2003) corner of 70th Street and Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[7]]]

'''Undated'''

Farm Credit Services of America Corporate Office Building 2, Omaha, NE.[[#References|[5]]]

==Honors & Awards==
2012: AIA Honor Award for Detail, Farm Credit Services of America Corporate Office Building 2.[[#References|[5]]]

==Notes==
a. Designed by [[Lawrence Albert Enersen (1909-1983), Architect and Landscape Architect|Lawrence A. Enersen]].[[#References|[6]]]

b. In association with [[Davis Fenton Stange Darling, Architects]]. [[#References|[10]]]

c. Project completed by Davis, Clark & Associates, a joint firm of [[Davis & Wilson, Architects|Davis & Wilson]] and [[Clark & Enersen, Olsson, Burroughs & Thomsen, Architects]]. [[#References|[12:24]]]

d. Because both [[Davis & Wilson, Architects]] and [[Clark & Enersen, Olsson, Burroughs & Thomsen, Architects]] submitted proposals for the Lincoln Air Terminal, the two firms joined together at this time to provide “construction projects of larger magnitude.”[[#References|[12:24]]]

e. At the age of 68 in 1977, [[Lawrence Albert Enersen (1909-1983), Architect and Landscape Architect|Enersen]] had to retire from the Board of Directors, but continued on staff as head of landscape architecture until his death in 1983.[[#References|[12:77]]]

==References==
1.  “Ameritas is on the move in many ways,” ''Lincoln Journal Star'' (March 2, 2003), 10M.

2.  “1.7 Million Addition,” ''Lincoln Journal Star'' (February 23, 2003), 3M.

3.  “1 Landmark Center: chronology of NebCo activity on the Lincoln Mall,” Dedication publication, (May 1, 2003).

4.  “Energy and Architectural Form,” ''NSHS Newsletter'' (February 1979), foldout.

5.  “2012 AIA Design Awards,” ''Omaha World-Herald Special Section'' (October 7, 2012), 5S.

6.  “Lawrence Enersen dies: noted architect was 74,” ''Lincoln Journal'' (July 9, 1983), 1. 

7.  “Growing Seeds of Ministry,” ''Lincoln Journal Star'' (December 20, 2003), 1C, 3C.

8.  “Design at the Clark Enersen Partners 1946-1986,” ''The Clark Enersen Partners'' (February 1986).

9. L.A. Enersen, Albert C. Hamersky, & Charles G. Nelson. Letter to Nebraska State Historical Society, ''The Clark Enersen Partners'' (May 6, 1981).

10. Ed Russo, “A firm foundation,”  ''Lincoln Journal Star'' (January 28, 1996), 1E-2E.

11. “Kissel joins The Clark Enersen Partners,” ''Lincoln Journal Star'' (September 1, 2003), 8A.

12. Ryan R. Horner, ''The Clark Enersen Partners: 50 Years of Design'' [in three parts]. [Lincoln: The Clark Enersen Partners, ca. 1996].

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