Patterson Law Office
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About Patterson Law Office
Patterson Law Office, at 1517 18th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 13, 1979: the first place in Central City to be listed. Only 134 of Nebraska’s 1,047 listings are older. The Register lists it for its law, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 17 other Nebraska listings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
1517 18th St., Central City · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Ellen, Martha, AuditoriumOne-part Commercial Block · 0.2 mi on
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Memories of Patterson Law Office
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Patterson Law Office
Is Patterson Law Office on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 13, 1979 (Register number 79001451).
Is Patterson Law Office a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Patterson Law Office?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Patterson Law Office?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73921112 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.