NRHP: J. Schmuck Block

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J. Schmuck Block

NRHP Reference #: 08000598

NRHP Listing Date: 20080702

Location

113 N 5th, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska

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Summary

Constructed in 1887 by John Schmuck, a German immigrant who found success as a shoemaker, the Schmuck Block is a wonderful example of the High Victorian Eclectic style. The façade of this three-story brick building displays a wealth of exuberant decoration inspired by a variety of architectural styles. A mansard roof (Second Empire), Gothic Arch, Romanesque Arch, and the patterned brick work and complex surfaces of Queen Anne are combined to create a façade that readily suggests the opulence of the Gilded Age in downtown Beatrice.

About the National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the country’s official list of historically significant properties. To be eligible for the NRHP a property must generally retain their historic appearance, be at least 50 years old, and have the potential to be documented as historically or architecturally significant at either the local, state, or national level. The National Register of Historic Places is a National Park Service program administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society for the state of Nebraska. Visit the Nebraska State Historical Society's website to learn more about the program.