General Crook House facts for kids
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Gen. George Crook House
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| Location | 5730 North 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Built | 1879 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000131 |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1969 |
The General George Crook House Museum is a cool place to visit inside Fort Omaha. This historic house is in the Miller Park area of Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States. It became a special landmark on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. It's also an important part of the whole Fort Omaha Historic District.
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A Look Back: The History of the Crook House
In 1878, General George Crook moved his main office for the Department of the Platte to Fort Omaha. This "Department" was like a military region. The General Crook home was built in 1879. It was meant to be the home for the commander of the fort.
Building Design and Early Days
The house was built in an Italianate style. This means it has a classic, fancy look. It has two stories and a big garden around it. The roof is sloped, and the building is not perfectly even on both sides. It has a long porch on its east side.
General George Crook was the only commander who lived in this house. The Department of the Platte was closed after he left. In November 1879, General Crook and his wife hosted General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant at their home. Later, in September 1880, President Rutherford B. Hayes stayed there. He was visiting to see the soldiers at the Fort.
What Happened After General Crook Left?
After General Crook moved away from Fort Omaha, the house became home to other commanders of the Fort. In 1905, it changed. It was used as a club for officers and a dining hall.
Then, in 1930, it became the commander's home again. It stayed that way until Fort Omaha closed in 1973. The Crook House is the oldest building in Omaha that was built as a private home. In 1970, it was named a Nebraska State Historical Site.
The Crook House Today
The Douglas County Historical Society worked hard to fix up the house in the 1980s. They filled it with furniture from the time period. They also brought back its beautiful Victorian gardens.
Today, you can visit the General George Crook House Museum. It is open for tours. You can also go there for special events. It's a great way to learn about history!
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