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Fairview

Fairview is a historic place in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000947.

Lincoln, Lancaster County, NebraskaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000947★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fairview?

The William Jennings Bryan House, also known as Fairview, is a historic house museum on Sumner Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Built in 1902–1903, it is noteworthy as the home of politician William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925), and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963. It is located on the Bryan Health hospital campus, and houses museum displays related to Bryan on the ground floor and the William Jennings Bryan Institute on the upper floors.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fairview
City
Lincoln
County
Lancaster County
State
Nebraska
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000947
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.79578, -96.65173
When was Fairview listed on the National Register?

Fairview was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fairview located?

Fairview is located in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska at approximately 40.79578, -96.65173. See the map above.

Is Fairview a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fairview is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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