Liederkranz (Grand Island, Nebraska)

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Location401 West 1st Street, Grand Island, Nebraska
Coordinates 40°55′21″N98°20′30″W / 40.92250°N 98.34167°W / 40.92250; -98.34167 (Liederkranz)
Arealess than one acre
Built1911 (1911)
ArchitectOscar Kirche
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No. 78001701 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 30, 1978

The Liederkranz hall is a historic building in Grand Island, Nebraska. It was built in 1911-1912 for the local Liederkranz , or German-language choir, founded in 1870. [2] Moreover, "All meetings, programs, etc. were conducted in German until World War I when English became the official language" [2] of the hall. The building was designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Oscar Kirche. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 30, 1978. [1] It is the only Liederkranz in Nebraska. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Janet Jeffries Spencer (July 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Liederkranz". National Park Service . Retrieved March 12, 2019. With accompanying pictures