Phillip J. Assenmacher, Jr. (1891-1977), Builder
Phillip Assenmacher, Jr. was born on May 16, 1891 in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1936, at age 44, Assenmacher was named President of the Lincoln Builders Bureau [4], a highlight of his career. For more than 50 years, Assenmacher owned the Assenmacher Construction Company in Lincoln, Nebraska until his death on January 24, 1977.[2][3]
Born May 16, 1891, and died January 24, 1977.[3] Former owner for over 50 years of Assenmacher Construction Company in Lincoln, Nebraska.[2] Named President of the Lincoln Builders Bureau in 1936.[4]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Educational & Professional Associations
ca. 1927-1977: owner, Assenmacher Construction Company, Lincoln, Nebraska.[2]
Buildings & Projects
Sharp house (1914), 1920 Sewell, Lincoln, Nebraska (LC13:D05-191) [1]
Assenmacher house (1914), 2205 Worthington, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][a] (LC13:D05-116)
Assenmacher house (1919), 1919 Ryons, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][a] (LC13:D05-115)
Schneider Grocery (1924), 2424 S 19th, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][a] (LC13:D05-404)
Notes
a. Entries in database, source [1], incorrectly listed as “W. J. Assenmacher.” (ed)
References
1. Nebraska Historic Buildings Survey, State Historic Preservation Office, Database, 2000.
2. “Deaths and Funerals: Assenmacher,” Lincoln Journal (January 25, 1977).
3. Social Secuity Death Index, online, <http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/>
4. “Assenmacher Head of Builders Bureau,” Lincoln Star (February 25, 1936), 9:2.
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “Phillip J. Assenmacher, Jr. (1891-1977), Builder,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, June 21, 2011. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, May 5, 2024.
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