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Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County,...

Significance: The small brick building of Rockford School was built as a one-room schoolhouse. At the time of its construction in 1916, three other similar schools designed by the same architect, J.R. Felt & Co... More

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fourth & Maple Streets (moved to Santee Indian Reservation, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fourth & Maple Streets (moved to Santee I...

Significance: The Episcopal Church was the third church constructed in Niobrara and the last for a good number of years. The church is significant as an example of rural ecclesiastical architecture with Gothic... More

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The building was built in 1902 to serve both commercial and residential use. It functioned as such under various ownerships until it was sold in 1939 to the American Legion, Frank Griener Post No... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

First Presbyterian Church of Niobrara, Southeast corner of Sixth & Maple Streets, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

First Presbyterian Church of Niobrara, Southeast corner of Sixth & Map...

Significance: The Presbyterian Church, built in 1882, was the first church to be constructed in what was then the "new" townsite of Niobrara (established 1881). The congregation itself is believed to be the ol... More

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County,...

Significance: The small brick building of Rockford School was built as a one-room schoolhouse. At the time of its construction in 1916, three other similar schools designed by the same architect, J.R. Felt & Co... More

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Paul Revere silversmith, pioneer, industrialist and a leading Revolutionary activist owned this house in North Square from 1770 to 1800. Constructed c. 1678=1680, the building is the sole survivo... More

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Paul Revere silversmith, pioneer, industrialist and a leading Revolutionary activist owned this house in North Square from 1770 to 1800. Constructed c. 1678=1680, the building is the sole survivo... More

Knox County Courthouse, Southwest corner of Fourth Avenue & Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Knox County Courthouse, Southwest corner of Fourth Avenue & Elm Street...

Significance: The Knox County Courthouse, housed in the first floor, is significant for its association with the politics and government of Knox County from 1886 to 1906. After 1906, the first floor served var... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue (moved to Crofton, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue...

Significance: The Chambers-Mayberry House was built in 1909 for George Chambers, a prominent citizen of Niobrara. Mr. Chambers was cashier of the Niobrara Valley Bank for years and held controlling interests i... More

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, M...

There are oversize field notes for this survey at P&P. oell Significance: Located about 1/2 mile northwest of the main residence, was the most elaborate of all employee accommodations. Its size and grandeur ref... More

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, M...

There are oversize field notes for this survey at P&P. oell Significance: Located about 1/2 mile northwest of the main residence, was the most elaborate of all employee accommodations. Its size and grandeur ref... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox Coun...

Significance: The Niobrara Valley Bank, organized in the early 1880s was Niobrara's first banking institution. It served the community for more than forty years before closing its doors in the mid 1920s. The ... More

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, M...

There are oversize field notes for this survey at P&P. oell Significance: Located about 1/2 mile northwest of the main residence, was the most elaborate of all employee accommodations. Its size and grandeur ref... More

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, M...

There are oversize field notes for this survey at P&P. oell Significance: Located about 1/2 mile northwest of the main residence, was the most elaborate of all employee accommodations. Its size and grandeur ref... More

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The building was built in 1902 to serve both commercial and residential use. It functioned as such under various ownerships until it was sold in 1939 to the American Legion, Frank Griener Post No... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue (moved to Crofton, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue...

Significance: The Chambers-Mayberry House was built in 1909 for George Chambers, a prominent citizen of Niobrara. Mr. Chambers was cashier of the Niobrara Valley Bank for years and held controlling interests i... More

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue (moved to Crofton, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue...

Significance: The Chambers-Mayberry House was built in 1909 for George Chambers, a prominent citizen of Niobrara. Mr. Chambers was cashier of the Niobrara Valley Bank for years and held controlling interests i... More

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue (moved to Crofton, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue...

Significance: The Chambers-Mayberry House was built in 1909 for George Chambers, a prominent citizen of Niobrara. Mr. Chambers was cashier of the Niobrara Valley Bank for years and held controlling interests i... More

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Paul Revere silversmith, pioneer, industrialist and a leading Revolutionary activist owned this house in North Square from 1770 to 1800. Constructed c. 1678=1680, the building is the sole survivo... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox Coun...

Significance: The Niobrara Valley Bank, organized in the early 1880s was Niobrara's first banking institution. It served the community for more than forty years before closing its doors in the mid 1920s. The ... More

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox Coun...

Significance: The Niobrara Valley Bank, organized in the early 1880s was Niobrara's first banking institution. It served the community for more than forty years before closing its doors in the mid 1920s. The ... More

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County,...

Significance: The small brick building of Rockford School was built as a one-room schoolhouse. At the time of its construction in 1916, three other similar schools designed by the same architect, J.R. Felt & Co... More

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fourth & Maple Streets (moved to Santee Indian Reservation, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fourth & Maple Streets (moved to Santee I...

Significance: The Episcopal Church was the third church constructed in Niobrara and the last for a good number of years. The church is significant as an example of rural ecclesiastical architecture with Gothic... More

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Paul Revere silversmith, pioneer, industrialist and a leading Revolutionary activist owned this house in North Square from 1770 to 1800. Constructed c. 1678=1680, the building is the sole survivo... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County,...

Significance: The small brick building of Rockford School was built as a one-room schoolhouse. At the time of its construction in 1916, three other similar schools designed by the same architect, J.R. Felt & Co... More

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Paul Revere silversmith, pioneer, industrialist and a leading Revolutionary activist owned this house in North Square from 1770 to 1800. Constructed c. 1678=1680, the building is the sole survivo... More

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, M...

There are oversize field notes for this survey at P&P. oell Significance: Located about 1/2 mile northwest of the main residence, was the most elaborate of all employee accommodations. Its size and grandeur ref... More

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The building was built in 1902 to serve both commercial and residential use. It functioned as such under various ownerships until it was sold in 1939 to the American Legion, Frank Griener Post No... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Greenhouses, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Although not originally intended to be profit-making, the greenhouses became one of the more profitable activities of Longview Farm. In 1914, two greenhouses were built to supply flowers and shrub... More

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Niobrara Valley Bank, Fifth Avenue & Maple Street, Niobrara, Knox Coun...

Significance: The Niobrara Valley Bank, organized in the early 1880s was Niobrara's first banking institution. It served the community for more than forty years before closing its doors in the mid 1920s. The ... More

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County,...

Significance: The small brick building of Rockford School was built as a one-room schoolhouse. At the time of its construction in 1916, three other similar schools designed by the same architect, J.R. Felt & Co... More

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue (moved to Crofton, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue...

Significance: The Chambers-Mayberry House was built in 1909 for George Chambers, a prominent citizen of Niobrara. Mr. Chambers was cashier of the Niobrara Valley Bank for years and held controlling interests i... More

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Paul Revere silversmith, pioneer, industrialist and a leading Revolutionary activist owned this house in North Square from 1770 to 1800. Constructed c. 1678=1680, the building is the sole survivo... More

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, General Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, M...

There are oversize field notes for this survey at P&P. oell Significance: Located about 1/2 mile northwest of the main residence, was the most elaborate of all employee accommodations. Its size and grandeur ref... More

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

W. W. Dwight's Jewelry Store, Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The building was built in 1902 to serve both commercial and residential use. It functioned as such under various ownerships until it was sold in 1939 to the American Legion, Frank Griener Post No... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Boarding House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Commonly called the hotel, served as the principal residence for single men working on the farm. Three meals a day were provided for the men who lived in other locations on the farm as well as for... More

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay County, MO

Rueben Ross Barn, Clinton County Line vicinity, Smithville, Clay Count...

Significance: This barn was built by Reuben Ross in 1925 to service his 140-acre farm. Built to house farm machinery, feed, livestock, this utilitarian structure incorporated several stylistic influences. The t... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty Hall Number 53, Fifth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: From 1909 to the late 1970s, the Zapadni Cesko-Bratreske Jednoty (Z.C.B.J.) Hall No. 53 was the social and fraternal center for Czechoslovakan immigrants and their descendants. The hall was also ... More

First Methodist Episcopal Church, East side of Fourth Avenue, Niobrara, Knox County, NE

First Methodist Episcopal Church, East side of Fourth Avenue, Niobrara...

Significance: The Methodist Episcopal Church was built circa 1880 in the original waterfront town of Niobrara. In 1881-82, the church, along with many other structures, was moved to a "new" townsite after the ... More

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Gate Lodge Number 2, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Significance: Located at the northwest corner of the farm, this secluded worker's cottage retains the style and materials of the larger farm. Standing at the gateway to what was called the "informal drive" or "... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County, MO

Longview Farm, Assistant Manager's House, Lees Summit, Jackson County,...

Significance: Midway in size between the general manager's house and the worker's cottages, demonstrates the hierarchy of employees on the farm. Departmental manager's houses were similar to this in style and s... More

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Rockford School, Raytown & Longview Road, Kansas City, Jackson County,...

Significance: The small brick building of Rockford School was built as a one-room schoolhouse. At the time of its construction in 1916, three other similar schools designed by the same architect, J.R. Felt & Co... More

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue (moved to Crofton, NE), Niobrara, Knox County, NE

Chambers-Mayberry House, Northwest corner of Oak Street & Fifth Avenue...

Significance: The Chambers-Mayberry House was built in 1909 for George Chambers, a prominent citizen of Niobrara. Mr. Chambers was cashier of the Niobrara Valley Bank for years and held controlling interests i... More

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