NRHP: Wright Morris Boyhood Home
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Wright Morris Boyhood Home
NRHP Reference #: 80002457
NRHP Listing Date: 19801022
Location
304 D, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska
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Summary
The Wright Morris Boyhood Home symbolizes the noted author's Nebraska childhood as reflected in his writing and photographs. Central City, originally named Lone Tree (the name Morris used in his fiction), appears in several of his most important works. Built in 1893 the dwelling was the author's home from 1910 to 1919.
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