About this property
The Royer-Williams House is a historic house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Henry Royer in 1887, and designed in the Queen Anne architectural style, with "the hood-moldings of the windows, the prominent square bay window of the south facade complete with Victorian trim and brackets, and the varied imbrication on the second floor of the tower and on the concave hip of the south bay window.". In 1898, it was purchased by T. F. A. Williams, who lived here with his wife, sociologist Hattie…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82003195. It was listed on June 13, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Royer-Williams House listed on the National Register?
Royer-Williams House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Royer-Williams House?
Royer-Williams House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Royer-Williams House?
The period of significance for Royer-Williams House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Royer-Williams House?
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