Hotel DeFair
National Register of Historic Places

Hotel DeFair

Hyannis, Grant County, Nebraska
Listed
October 29, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001132

About this property

The Hotel DeFair, at NE 2 and Main St. in Hyannis, Nebraska, and also known as the Hyannis Hotel, was built in 1898 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). According to its NRHP nomination, it once was considered to be the best hotel and restaurant in western Nebraska. The building design includes Greek Revival and Second Empire architectural elements. The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. More photos of the Hotel DeFair at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Hyannis, Grant County, Nebraska
42.00085, -101.76240

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Questions about this property

When was Hotel DeFair listed on the National Register?

Hotel DeFair was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Hotel DeFair?

Hotel DeFair is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hotel DeFair?

The period of significance for Hotel DeFair is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.

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