NRHP: Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
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Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Hall
NRHP Reference #: 94000067
NRHP Listing Date: 19940225
Location
908 1st Corso, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
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Summary
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorial Hall in Nebraska City was built in the Richardson Romanesque style in 1894. The G.A.R., formed in 1866, was a nationwide movement composed of Union veterans of the Civil War. Aside from the political influence it wielded, the association worked to increase patriotism, and provided an environment of fraternity and comradeship for its members. While other halls are still extant in the state, most are on the second floor of a multi-use commercial building. This building, however, is one of only three extant free-standing halls that were built exclusively by, or for, the G.A.R. in Nebraska.
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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.
