Gosper County Courthouse

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Gosper County Courthouse
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Location507 Smith Ave., Elwood, Nebraska
Coordinates 40°35′16″N99°51′38″W / 40.58778°N 99.86056°W / 40.58778; -99.86056
Area1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built1939 (1939)
ArchitectMcClure & Walker
Architectural style Art Deco
MPS County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS
NRHP reference No. 90000961 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 5, 1990

The Gosper County Courthouse, at 507 Smith Ave. in Elwood, Nebraska, was built in 1939. It was designed by architects McClure & Walker with Art Deco style. [1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. [1] It was deemed historically significant for its architecture and for its association with politics and local government; it was one of seven Nebraska courthouses built by New Deal programs. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Barbara Beving Long (January 15, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Gosper County Courthouse". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1989

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