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==Buildings & Projects== | ==Buildings & Projects== | ||
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| + | Ward school (1899), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[20]]][[#Notes|[c]]] | ||
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New Central (McKinley) School (1902), 15th & M Sts, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[16][17]]][[#Notes|[a]]] | New Central (McKinley) School (1902), 15th & M Sts, Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[16][17]]][[#Notes|[a]]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | a. ''School Board Journal'' of October 1902 includes an elevation of "New Central School, Lincoln, Neb. 10 Class Rooms, Library, Reading Room and Manual Training Rooms. Cost $25,000. Leach & Plym, Architects, Lincoln, Neb." School board minutes indicate T. P. Harrison constructed a 10 room school house on the high school grounds in 1902, for $24,500. The school was | + | a. ''School Board Journal'' of October 1902 includes an elevation of "New Central School, Lincoln, Neb. 10 Class Rooms, Library, Reading Room and Manual Training Rooms. Cost $25,000. Leach & Plym, Architects, Lincoln, Neb." School board minutes indicate T. P. Harrison constructed a 10 room school house on the high school grounds in 1902, for $24,500. The school was called "New McKinley School" by 1903[[#References|[16][17]]] |
b. The Wahoo academy building is estimated to cost $25,000, according to ''School Board Journal''.[[#References|[18]]] | b. The Wahoo academy building is estimated to cost $25,000, according to ''School Board Journal''.[[#References|[18]]] | ||
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| + | c. ''School Board Journal'' of January 1899 lists: "Lincoln, Neb. A new $8,000 ward school. Plans drawn by architect M. Leach."[[#References|[20]]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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5. ''Lincoln Trade Review'' 1:52 (1903), 10 (bids let). | 5. ''Lincoln Trade Review'' 1:52 (1903), 10 (bids let). | ||
| − | 6. ''Lincoln Trade Review'' 1:52 (1903)plans under preparation; brick building, 54 x 90, large seven-tier gallery holds 800-1000 people). | + | 6. ''Lincoln Trade Review'' 1:52 (1903), {plans under preparation; brick building, 54 x 90, large seven-tier gallery holds 800-1000 people). |
7. ''Lincoln Trade Review'' 2:4 (1903), 3 ($2000). | 7. ''Lincoln Trade Review'' 2:4 (1903), 3 ($2000). | ||
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15. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places within the Mount Emerald and Capitol Additions Historic District. | 15. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places within the Mount Emerald and Capitol Additions Historic District. | ||
| − | 16. ''School Board Journal'' (October 1902), 11. | + | 16. ''School Board Journal'' (January 1902), 11 (with elevation); (October 1902), 11; (January 1903), 13 (with photograph). |
17. Yost, Carl. "History of the Lincoln Schools 1864 to 1925," typescript, University of Nebraska: N.Y.A. Program, 1936; 101. Copy at Lincoln Public Schools archive. | 17. Yost, Carl. "History of the Lincoln Schools 1864 to 1925," typescript, University of Nebraska: N.Y.A. Program, 1936; 101. Copy at Lincoln Public Schools archive. | ||
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19. Bob Robinson, Lincoln, to D. Murphy, May 17, 2016; from original blueprints in his possession. | 19. Bob Robinson, Lincoln, to D. Murphy, May 17, 2016; from original blueprints in his possession. | ||
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| + | 20. ''School Board Journal'' (January 1899), 392. | ||
==Page Citation== | ==Page Citation== | ||
| − | [[D. Murphy]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} | + | [[D. Murphy]] & [[E. Zimmer]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} November 11, 2017. {{Template:ArchtPageCitation2}} {{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}. |
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Revision as of 19:04, 11 November 2017
Partners:
Leach & Plym was an architectural partnership that was in business from 1901-1903, in Lincoln. It was headed by Marcus Leach and Francis Plym.
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Lincoln, Nebraska, 1901-1903
Educational & Professional Associations
Buildings & Projects
Dated
Ward school (1899), Lincoln, Nebraska.[20][c]
New Central (McKinley) School (1902), 15th & M Sts, Lincoln, Nebraska.[16][17][a]
W. D. FitzGerald house (1902-1903), 1106 s. 20th, Lincoln, Nebraska.[3][15] (LC13:D07-0046)
Academy building for the Lutheran conference (1903), Wahoo, Nebraska.[18]
Undated
Residence for H. P. Lau, Jr. (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[19]
Sutton National Bank & Odd Fellows Hall, (Sutton?).[4]
H. W. Davis store Building, (Lincoln, Nebraska?).[5]
Osceola Auditorium, Osceola, Nebraska.[6]
Dr. Leonahardt house, 14th & P, Lincoln, Nebraska.[7]
Clay Center School, Clay Center, Nebraska.[8]
Lincoln Daily Star Building, Lincoln, Nebraska.[9]
George Loveland house, 20th & C, Lincoln, Nebraska (2sfr., $45,500).[10]
Masonic Hall Assoc., reconstruction (Lincoln, Nebraska?).[10]
N. P. Lundeen house (2sfr. cottage, &2000) (Lincoln, Nebraska?).[10]
Bissell & Seavy Brick Store, Wolbach, Nebraska.[11]
Mrs. Harrison house, 14th & H, Lincoln, Nebraska ($5000).[12]
Mrs. Lawless house, 16th & Cherry, Lincoln, Nebraska ($2000).[12]
Luther Academy Building, Wahoo, Nebraska.[13]
M. E. Church, Minden.[14]
Considered for Carnegie Library, Grand Island, Nebraska.
Notes
a. School Board Journal of October 1902 includes an elevation of "New Central School, Lincoln, Neb. 10 Class Rooms, Library, Reading Room and Manual Training Rooms. Cost $25,000. Leach & Plym, Architects, Lincoln, Neb." School board minutes indicate T. P. Harrison constructed a 10 room school house on the high school grounds in 1902, for $24,500. The school was called "New McKinley School" by 1903[16][17]
b. The Wahoo academy building is estimated to cost $25,000, according to School Board Journal.[18]
c. School Board Journal of January 1899 lists: "Lincoln, Neb. A new $8,000 ward school. Plans drawn by architect M. Leach."[20]
References
1. Lincoln Trade Review 1:36 (Feb 7, 1903), 3. (Architects prepare to open Kansas City office to be under charge of Francis Plym. Lincoln office run by Marcus Leach.)
2. Lincoln Trade Review 1:50 (1903), 8. (re: Kansas City.)
3. Lincoln Trade Review 1:47 (1903), 3 (Work to commence, Apr 1903, plans drawn last fall).
4. Lincoln Trade Review 1:48 (1903) (construction has commenced; Odd Fellow Hall on second floor of band and adjoining building).
5. Lincoln Trade Review 1:52 (1903), 10 (bids let).
6. Lincoln Trade Review 1:52 (1903), {plans under preparation; brick building, 54 x 90, large seven-tier gallery holds 800-1000 people).
7. Lincoln Trade Review 2:4 (1903), 3 ($2000).
8. Lincoln Trade Review 1:3 (1902), 4 (plans & bid let, $8,000).
9. Lincoln Trade Review 1:7 (1902), 4 (contracts).
10. Lincoln Trade Review (1902), 4.
11. Lincoln Trade Review 1:15 (1902), 3 (80 x 50 ft).
12. Lincoln Trade Review 1:20 (1902), 4.
13. Lincoln Trade Review 1:26 (1902), 3 (contract to plan; three story brick, 50 x 91, twelve and fourteen foot clgs, $25,000, to be completed by 1903).
14. Lincoln Trade Review 1:37 (1903), 3 (draw plans for 61 x 68 ft bldg.).
15. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places within the Mount Emerald and Capitol Additions Historic District.
16. School Board Journal (January 1902), 11 (with elevation); (October 1902), 11; (January 1903), 13 (with photograph).
17. Yost, Carl. "History of the Lincoln Schools 1864 to 1925," typescript, University of Nebraska: N.Y.A. Program, 1936; 101. Copy at Lincoln Public Schools archive.
18. School Board Journal (January 1903), 27.
19. Bob Robinson, Lincoln, to D. Murphy, May 17, 2016; from original blueprints in his possession.
20. School Board Journal (January 1899), 392.
Page Citation
D. Murphy & E. Zimmer, “Leach & Plym, Architects,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, November 11, 2017. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, December 5, 2025.
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