NRHP: Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity House

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Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity House

NRHP Reference #: 05001329

NRHP Listing Date: 20051125

Location

5305 Huntington Ave, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska

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Summary

The Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity House of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln is a two and one-half story, red brick Period Revival structure designed by architects Harry Meginnis and Edward G. Schaumberg, with Frank Robey serving as contractor. The Greek system was formally recognized at Nebraska Wesleyan in 1920, and the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity House was constructed in 1928. While most Greek societies were short-lived or experienced difficulty acquiring a permanent residence, Phi Kappa Tau persevered and managed to remain in their original chapter house. The Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity House is the only original Greek chapter house at Nebraska Wesleyan University that retains historic integrity.

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