Fraternal Hall (Kimball, Nebraska)

The Fraternal Hall, at 2nd and Chestnut Sts. in Kimball, Nebraska, was built in 1903–04. It includes Classical Revival architecture. It is now operated as Plains Historical Museum.

Fraternal Hall
Building in 2010
Fraternal Hall (Kimball, Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
Fraternal Hall (Kimball, Nebraska)
Fraternal Hall (Kimball, Nebraska) is located in the United States
Fraternal Hall (Kimball, Nebraska)
Location2nd and Chestnut Sts., Kimball, Nebraska
Coordinates41°14′13″N 103°39′46″W / 41.23694°N 103.66278°W / 41.23694; -103.66278
Arealess than one acre
Built1903-04
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.83001096[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 28, 1983

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] It was deemed significant as "the only prototype of an academic architectural style in Kimball County." It served three fraternal lodge chapters: of Knights of Pythias, of Woodmen, and of Royal Neighbors of America that joined together to create a new building, when the lease they had shared for a previous space was running out.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Janet Jeffries Spencer (September 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fraternal Hall". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos from 1982
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