William Hamilton House

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William Hamilton House
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The house in 2012
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Location2003 Bluff Street, Bellevue, Nebraska
Coordinates 41°08′21″N95°53′16″W / 41.13917°N 95.88778°W / 41.13917; -95.88778 (William Hamilton House) Coordinates: 41°08′21″N95°53′16″W / 41.13917°N 95.88778°W / 41.13917; -95.88778 (William Hamilton House)
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1856 (1856)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 69000137 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1969

The William Hamilton House is a historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska. It was built in 1856 for Reverend William Hamilton, a Presbyterian minister. [2] It was designed with Greek Revival features like "the low pitch of roof, the design of the windows, and the use of cornice boards and cornice returns." [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 15, 1969. [1]

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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 John Q. Magie (August 27, 1969). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: William Hamilton House". National Park Service . Retrieved May 24, 2019. With accompanying pictures