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William Jennings Bryan House and its collection
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The William Jennings Bryan House, also known as Fairview, is a historic house museum located on Sumner Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Constructed between 1902 and 1903, the house was the residence of the renowned politician William Jennings Bryan from 1860 to 1925. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963, making it a significant site of historical interest.
Architectural Style of the William Jennings Bryan House
The William Jennings Bryan House is a brick building, standing one and a half stories tall. The architectural style is a blend of Classical Revival and Queen Anne Victorian, characterized by varied rooflines typical of the latter style. Notable features include a two-story square turret at the right front corner, topped by a slightly bellcast pyramidal roof with flared edges.
Restoration and Current Use of the William Jennings Bryan House
Despite remaining under the ownership of the hospital, the William Jennings Bryan House was restored in 1961 to reflect the period of Bryan's occupancy. It was opened as a museum, operated by the state historical society and the local Junior League. The house underwent another restoration in 1994. The upper two floors of the house are home to the Wm. Jennings Bryan Institute, which comprises three centers: the Center for Bioethics, the Center for Advancing Nursing Practice, and the Center for Quality.
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