George Gorball (1845-1928), Architect
George Gorball was born in Girard, Michigan on January 3, 1845. After serving several years in the Civil War, Gorball married Alice R. Hurlbut. They had a daughter, Isora, and later divorced. Gorball moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1874 and worked as an architect until about 1880, when he took his practice to Chicago. In 1910 he married Clara Dinsmoor. Later, Gorball moved back to his home in Michigan and died there on December 23, 1928. [4]
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, 1878-1880
Educational & Professional Associations
1861-1866: Michigan Infantry, Civil War. [4]
1874-1880, George Gorball, Architect, Lincoln, Nebraska. [4]
1976: Bostater & Gorball, Lincoln, Nebraska
Buildings & Projects
Dated
A. D. Burr house (n.d.), NE corner 19th & D, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Plans for Courthouse (1878), Lincoln, Nebraska. [2]
Residence for L.C. Burr (1878), Lincoln, Nebraka. [2]
Residence of A.S. Raymonds (1879), Lincoln, Nebraska. [2]
Residence of J.M. Raymonds (1879), Lincoln, Nebraska. [2]
Plans for Gothic style church (1879). [2]
Plans for Church (1880), Lincoln, Nebraska. [2]
Plans for Courthouse (1880). [2]
Plans for Residence (1880). [2]
School (1880), La Rue, Ohio. [2]
Nebraska Conference Seminary (1880), York, Nebraska. [2]
Plans for ALMS house (1882), Winnebago County, Illinois. [2]
Residence for Dr. Stratford (1886), Chicago, Illinois. [2]
Undated
Specs for Lancaster County Courthouse (n.d.), Lancaster County, Nebraska. [2]
Notes
References
1. Jim McKee, “Lincoln’s fabulous Burrs for all seasons,” Lincoln Journal-Star (June 24, 2012): D7.
2. “George Gorball, ca. 1845-1927,” Nebraska State Historical Society Manuscript Record, RG4139.AM. Accessed May 4, 2017 http://nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/manuscripts/family/george-gorball.htm
3. “Gorball”, Nebraska State Journal (August 28, 1879).
4. “George Gorball,” J.R. Gorball Family Tree. Ancestry.com. Accessed May 4, 2017 https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/family-tree/person/tree/14185794/person/20308605290/facts
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “George Gorball (1845-1928), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, May 4, 2017. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, October 31, 2024.
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