Meisner Bank Building - Shelton, NE
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N 40° 46.826 W 098° 44.070
14T E 522402 N 4514417
The historic Meisner Bank Building in Shelton, Nebraska, USA, now houses the Shelton Historical Interpretive Center and he Lincoln Highway Visitors Center.
Waymark Code: WMCQXF
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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"Located in Shelton, the Meisner Bank Building was constructed in 1908-10. It is architecturally significant as a well preserved example of a prominent main street bank building. The structure is also significant for its historic association with the commercial development of Shelton."

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"Shelton Historical Interpretive Center, formerly the Meisner Bank, at the corner of U.S. Highway 30 and C Street in Shelton, Nebraska. The Renaissance Revival building was constructed in 1909; it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places."

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"The Lincoln Highway Visitors Center is located in the old bank from the era on Highway 30, featuring Lincoln Highway exhibits, memorabilia and brochures."

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Street address:
128 C Street
Shelton, NE USA
68876


County / Borough / Parish: Buffalo County

Year listed: 1999

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 05/31/2011 To: 09/05/2011

Hours of operation: From: 2:00 PM To: 4:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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