Otoe County Courthouse, Nebraska City, Nebraska
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The Otoe County Courthouse is the oldest public building in Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WM1P3F
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2007
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Otoe county was formed and Nebraska City made the county seat in 1855 while Nebraska was still a territory. The brick Italianate courthouse, the oldest public building in the state, was completed in 1865, two years before Nebraska became a state. A wing was added to the west side in 1882 and an identical wing on the east side was build it 1936. Signs inside on the first floor identify walls which were part of the original structure and those added later.
The building, which is on the National Historical Register, occupies a block in downtown Nebraska city.
Year Built: 1864-1865
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: A. G. Bassett
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1865-present
Physical Address:
10th St. and Central Ave
Nebraska City
NE 68410
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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