Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House (Lincoln, Nebraska)
The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House is an historic house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1986.
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House | |
The house in 2012 | |
| Location | 1545 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, US |
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| Coordinates | 40°48′56″N 96°41′59″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1937 |
| Built by | Olson Construction Company |
| Architect | Martin I. Aitken |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001183[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1986 |
History
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity was founded in 1875.[2] They hired architect Martin I. Aitken to designed their chapter house in 1937.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1986.[1]
Architecture
The Phi Delta Theta chapter house consists of three-stories.[2] It was built by the Olson Construction Company in 1937. The Art Deco style building is constrcotued of limestone.[2]
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- Edward F. Zimmer (January 10, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House". National Park Service. Retrieved May 21, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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