Richardson County Courthouse
The courthouse in 2010
Richardson County Courthouse (Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
Richardson County Courthouse (Nebraska)
Richardson County Courthouse (Nebraska) is located in the United States
Richardson County Courthouse (Nebraska)
LocationCourthouse Square, Falls City, Nebraska
Coordinates40°03′44″N 95°36′08″W / 40.06222°N 95.60222°W / 40.06222; -95.60222 (Richardson County Courthouse)
Area1.8 acres (0.73 ha)
Built1923 (1923)
ArchitectWilliam F. Gernandt
Architectural styleClassical Revival
MPSCounty Courthouses of Nebraska MPS
NRHP reference No.90000965[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 5, 1990

The Richardson County Courthouse is a historic building in Falls City, Nebraska, and the courthouse of Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1923–1925.[2] It was designed by architect William F. Gernandt in the Classical Revival style, with "fluted engaged columns, a broad and prominent modillioned cornice, and a particularly fine two-story roundarched window.".[2] Inside, there are two murals, including one about William Penn.[2] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 5, 1990.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Barbara Beving Long (January 21, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Richardson County Courthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved May 10, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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