Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted by: BruceS
N 40° 48.480 W 096° 42.437
14T E 693387 N 4519972
Located on the west end of Lincoln Mall, is the County-City Building for Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln.
Waymark Code: WMRFT
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2006
Views: 17
"On March 6, 1855, Lancaster County was created by act of the Territorial Legislature. Many early settlers came for land, while others were attracted by the commercial possibilities of the nearby Salt Basin. In 1859, a site east of the Salt Basin was selected as the future county seat. Originally known as Lancaster, the town was first settled in 1864 and renamed Lincoln in 1867 when it was designated the state capital.
Lincoln's city government occupied various locations until 1886, when a municipal headquarters building was erected at 10th and Q Streets. The old U.S. Post Office building, constructed in 1874-1879 at 10th and O Streets, served as City Hall from 1907-1969.
In 1888, the County Commissioners accepted a bid of $164,976 for the construction of Lancaster County's first courthouse. Completed in 1890 on a site directly north of this building, the courthouse was razed in 1969.
Through the combined efforts of the City Council and County Commissioners, voter approval was received in 1965 for the construction of a building to house both governments. Designed by two local architectural firms, the County-City Building was completed in 1969 at a cost of five million dollars." ~ text of historical marker in front of building
Name: County-City Building
Address: 555 South 10th Street Lincoln, Nebraska United States 68508
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Date of Construction: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed
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