The Liederkranz hall is a historic building in

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. It was built in 1911-1912 for the local '' Liederkranz'', or German-language choir, founded in 1870. With Moreover, "All meetings, programs, etc. were conducted in German until

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when English became the official language" of the hall. The building was designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Oscar Kirche. It has been listed on the

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since November 30, 1978. It is the only Liederkranz in Nebraska.

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National Register of Historic Places in Hall County, Nebraska Neoclassical architecture in Nebraska Buildings and structures completed in 1911 German-American culture in Nebraska {{Nebraska-NRHP-stub