National Register of Historic Places

Rock County Courthouse

Bassett, Rock County, Nebraska
Listed
July 4, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000968

About this property

The Rock County Courthouse, located on State St. between Caroline and Bertha Sts. in Bassett, Nebraska, was built in 1939. It is an Art Deco style building designed by E.B. Watson. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The listing included two contributing buildings. It was deemed significant for its architecture and association with politics and government in Rock County. It is one of seven Nebraska county courthouses built under federal work programs of the Great Depression. Architecturally, its NRHP nomination finds it to be "a good example of the County Citadel Property Type" and "contains design features and facilities distinctive to its design and use (such as fireproof vaults), a rectangular shape, centered entrance, Art Deco stylistic influence, and permanent materials. Elements of the design combine to convey the impression of a government building representing modernity and simplicity, also features of the County citadel."

Location

Bassett, Rock County, Nebraska
42.58279, -99.53567

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Rock County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Rock County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Rock County Courthouse?

Rock County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rock County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Rock County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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