Whitehall (Lincoln, Nebraska)

Whitehall is a historic house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1910 for Olive White, with "a foundation and trim of light Bedford stone and a large frontal porch of reinforced concrete."[2] White's late husband, C. C. White, had served as a trustee of Nebraska Wesleyan University, a private Methodist university in Lincoln, and she hosted many university events in the house.[2] The house was designed in the Classical Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 29, 1982.[1]

Whitehall
The house in 2012
Whitehall (Lincoln, Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
Whitehall (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Whitehall (Lincoln, Nebraska) is located in the United States
Whitehall (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Location5903 Walker, Lincoln, Nebraska
Coordinates40°50′10″N 96°38′23″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1910
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.82000610[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 29, 1982

The house was bought by the state of Nebraska in 1927 to serve as a home for children, and in 1981 it was owned by the Department of Public Welfare of the state. New housing for children is located on the property (not included in this nomination), and the house is used as offices.[2]

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