Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe

Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	205 Clark, Bassett, Nebraska
Coordinates	42°35′7″N 99°32′16″W / 42.58528°N 99.53778°WCoordinates: 42°35′7″N 99°32′16″W / 42.58528°N 99.53778°W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1949
Architectural style	Moderne
NRHP Reference #	06000640[1]
Added to NRHP	July 26, 2006

The Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe, located at 205 Clark in Bassett, Nebraska, USA, was built during 1949-51. It was designed by local architect and lumberyard owner Thomas J. Galleher in Moderne style. It is designated Nebraska historic resource RO01-041 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.^[1]

It was deemed significant for its association with business in Bassett and for its architecture. It was built as a hotel and cafe to serve cattle buyers at the Bassett Livestock Auction, which attracted buyers nationwide. It was built around a 1925-26-built hotel building; the 1949-51 construction added Streamline Moderne lines. As of the date of NRHP nomination, the building was very well preserved.^[2]

It was listed on the National Register in 2006.^[1]

It continues to serve as a motel and restaurant.

References

1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. Elizabeth Chase (April 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe / ROoi-O4i" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying three photos

External links

• More photos of the Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe at Wikimedia Commons