Lincoln, NE Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)

A site, structure, discontiguous collection of structures, or contiguous area may be designated as a landmark or landmark district if it is of historical, cultural, architectural, or archeological importance as evidenced by meeting one or more of the following standards for designation:

a. Associated with events, person, or persons who have made a significant contribution to the history, heritage, or culture of the City of Lincoln, the County of Lancaster, the State of Nebraska, or the United States;

b. Represents a distinctive architectural style or innovation, or is the work of a craftsman whose individual work is significant in the development of the City of Lincoln, the County of Lancaster, the State of Nebraska, or the United States; or

c. Represents archeological value in that it yields or may be likely to yield information pertaining to prehistory or history.

d. A landmark district based on a collection of thematically related historic properties that represents an important type of historic use that collectively impacted the culture, heritage, or development of the City of Lincoln.