Johnston Memorial Building

The Johnston Memorial Building is a historic building in Wallace, Nebraska. It was built in 1921 in memory of John R. Johnston, the founder of the Johnston Brokerage Company, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based window glass manufacturing company, who vacationed in Wallace.[2] The building was designed in a "pleasing" combination of Prairie School and Craftsman styles by noted architect Francis W. Fitzpatrick.[2] It was built by McMichael Bros.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 20, 1986.[1]

Not to be confused with Johnson Memorial.

Johnston Memorial Building
The building in 2011
Johnston Memorial Building is located in Nebraska
Johnston Memorial Building
Johnston Memorial Building is located in the United States
Johnston Memorial Building
LocationOff NE 25, Wallace, Nebraska
Coordinates40°50′22″N 101°09′50″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1921 (1921)
Built byMcMichael Bros.
ArchitectFrancis W. Fitzpatrick
Architectural stylePrairie School, Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.86000473[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 20, 1986

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Janet Jeffries Spencer (January 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Johnston Memorial Building". National Park Service. Retrieved October 7, 2019. With accompanying six photos from 1985
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