Liederkranz (Grand Island, Nebraska)

The Liederkranz hall is a historic building in Grand Island, Nebraska. It was built in 1911-1912 for the local Liederkranz, or German-language choir, founded in 1870.[2] Moreover, "All meetings, programs, etc. were conducted in German until World War I when English became the official language"[2] of the hall. The building was designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Oscar Kirche.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 30, 1978.[1] It is the only Liederkranz in Nebraska.[2]

Liederkranz
The building in 2011
Liederkranz (Grand Island, Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
Liederkranz (Grand Island, Nebraska)
Liederkranz (Grand Island, Nebraska) is located in the United States
Liederkranz (Grand Island, Nebraska)
Location401 West 1st Street, Grand Island, Nebraska
Coordinates40°55′21″N 98°20′30″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1911 (1911)
ArchitectOscar Kirche
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.78001701[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 30, 1978

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Janet Jeffries Spencer (July 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Liederkranz". National Park Service. Retrieved March 12, 2019. With accompanying pictures


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