Henry B. Neef House facts for kids
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Henry B. Neef House
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View from Iowa Street to the southwest
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 Location in Nebraska
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| Location | 2884 Iowa St, Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Area | less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000758 |
| Added to NRHP | September 16, 2010 |
The Henry B. Neef House is a special home located in North Omaha, Nebraska, near the Minne Lusa neighborhood. This house is important because it was the very first home in the area built with a steel frame. This was a new and important way to build houses in Nebraska back then.
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A Special House in Omaha
The Henry B. Neef House stands out because of how it was built. In 1929, when it was constructed, using a steel frame for a house was quite unusual. This method made the house very strong and was a big step forward in building design.
Who Built the House?
The house was built in 1929 by a person named Henry Neef. He was a pioneer in using this new building style. His house showed that steel frames could be used for homes, not just big buildings.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
Because of its unique construction and history, the Henry B. Neef House was recognized as an important building. On September 16, 2010, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history.
National Recognition
Being on the National Register means the house is protected and its history is valued. The National Park Service, which manages this list, even highlighted the Henry B. Neef House as a special listing on September 24, 2010. This showed how important its steel-frame construction was.
