NRHP: Morton-James Public Library
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Morton-James Public Library
NRHP Reference #: 76001134
NRHP Listing Date: 19760528
Location
11th St & 1st Corso, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
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Summary
The Morton-James Public Library is a brick and stone structure erected in 1896-97 and designed in a simplified Richardsonian Romanesque style by the Omaha architectural firm of Fisher and Lawrie. Discussions concerning the establishment of a Public library in Nebraska City began as early as 1885 with John W. Steinhart as the main promoter. Joy Morton (see J. Sterling Morton House) provided financial assistance to construct the library, which celebrated its grand opening on April 10, 1897.
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