Nye House
Also known as Louis E. May Museum
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Nye House
Nye House, at 1643 N. Nye Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 23, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Fremont’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 37 other Nebraska listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistoric house museum in Fremont, Nebraska, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
1643 N. Nye Ave., Fremont · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Nye House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Nye House
Is Nye House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 23, 1977 (Register number 77000827).
Is Nye House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, 22.9 miles away.
Can you visit Nye House?
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 Nye House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 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 73920350 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.