National Register of Historic Places

Saline County Bank

Western, Saline County, Nebraska
Listed
April 4, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000568

About this property

The Saline County Bank is a historic building in the village of Western Nebraska, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It currently serves as the village's post office. The structure was built in 1887 to house the Saline County Bank, whose president was George F. Sawyer. It was designed in the Italianate architectural style. The building initially belonged to William Bench, and it was acquired by Sawyer in 1889, followed by the bank itself in 1896. It later became Western's post office. It has been listed on the NRHP since April 5, 1990. National Register of Historic Places listings in Saline County, Nebraska Media related to Saline County Bank at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Western, Saline County, Nebraska
40.39366, -97.19760

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Saline County Bank listed on the National Register?

Saline County Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Saline County Bank?

Saline County Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Saline County Bank?

The period of significance for Saline County Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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