George R. Unthank (1876-1960), Architect

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Lincoln, Nebraska, 1916-1942


George R. Unthank was born in Arlington, Nebraska. Unthank lived in Lincoln for 50 years, spending much of that time as a general contractor. He was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church and Lincoln Lodge 19, and he was elected President of the Nebraska Architects Association in 1953. Unthank died on February 14, 1960; he was survived by his daughter, Mrs. George Underwood of Gainsville, Va.; his two sons, John O. and George R. Jr., both of Lincoln; one brother, William Unthank of Omaha; and 5 grandchildren. [3][4][5][6]

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.

Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings

Lincoln, Nebraska, 1916-1942

Educational & Professional Associations

Buildings & Projects

George Unthank House (1907), 3229 R, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E09-418)

Monier House (1907), 3237 R, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E09-417)

House (1914), 2100 South St., Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D06-0014)

Unthank House (1915), 1701 Sewell, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-206)

Schneider House (1915), 1715 Sewell, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-207)

Shinn House (1915), 1721 Sewell, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-208)

House (1915), 3301 S St., Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E09-260)

Morrison House (1916), 2426 Park Ave., Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-262)

Hays House (1916), 1725 Sewell, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-209)

House (1916), 2517 S. 13th, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:C05-148)

House (1916), 1267 S. 27th, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D07-0725)

House (1916), 1230 Harrison, Lincoln Nebraska. (LC13:C05-147)

House (1916), 535 S. 29th, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E08-163)

House (1916), 2525 S. 13th, Lincoln Nebraska. (LC13:C05-149)

House (1917), 727 S. 33rd, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E08-386)

House (1917), 2720 M St., Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E08-106)

House (1919), 2610 Washington, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D06-0731)

House (1919), 2522 Washington, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D06-0697)

Sunderland/Hallam House (1920), 2100 Sewell, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-179)

Barnes Oil Company (ca. 1920), Highway 6 west side near ???, Ashland, Nebraska.[2] (SD01- 084) NRHP form and photos

House (1935), 3530 J St., Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:E08-411)

House (1950), 2411 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D05-467)

Notes

References

1. Robert M. Baldwins Who's Who in Lincoln (1928).

2. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

3. “Unthank,” Lincoln Star (February 17, 1960), 16:8.

4. “Unthank,” Lincoln Star (February 16, 1960), 14:7.

5. “Unthank,” Lincoln Star (February 15, 1960), 12:3.

6. “Unthank, Retired Contractor, Dies,” Lincoln Star (February 16, 1960), 18:2.

Page Citation

D. Murphy, “George R. Unthank (1876-1960), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, February 12, 2015. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, March 29, 2024.


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