NRHP: Victor E. Wilson House
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Victor E. Wilson House
NRHP Reference #: 88000915
NRHP Listing Date: 19880707
Location
518 Main, Stromsburg, Polk County, Nebraska
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Summary
Located in Stromsburg, the dwelling was built for Swedish immigrant Victor E. Wilson, who was elected to the state legislature in 1909. During the teens Wilson served as state banking examiner and was also elected state railway commissioner. The frame house, constructed in 1906-7, is completely sheathed with wooden shingles and exhibits elements of the Shingle style. The parlor, which boasted a massive chimney with flanking bookcases and half-timbered ceiling and walls, housed Wilson's library table, which converted into a billiard table. The parlor was remodeled in later years.
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