Royer-Williams House, Lincoln

Name: Royer-Williams House
Address: Lincoln, United States

#75 among attractions in Lincoln

Queen Anne architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Royer-Williams House is a historic house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Henry Royer in 1887, and designed in the Queen Anne architectural style, with "the hood-moldings of the windows, the prominent square bay window of the south facade complete with Victorian trim and brackets, and the varied imbrication on the second floor of the tower and on the concave hip of the south bay window.". In 1898, it was purchased by T. F. A. Williams, who lived here with his wife, sociologist Hattie Plum Williams who wrote books about German Russians. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 14, 1982. ()

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 40°49'1"N, 96°41'2"W

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HawleyLincoln United States

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Day trips

Royer-Williams House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nebraska State Historical Society Building, Pershing Center, University of Nebraska State Museum, Sunken Gardens.

0.8 miW
Museum, Modernist architecture
Nebraska State Historical Society Building, Lincoln
22 min walk • The Nebraska State Historical Society Building is a historic two-story building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Olson Construction in 1953 to house the Nebraska State Historical Society, founded in 1878. It was designed in the Moderne style by architect Ellery Lothrop Davis.
0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pershing Center, Lincoln
22 min walk • The Pershing Center is a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although still physically in place, it is no longer in use.
1 miW
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln
25 min walk • The University of Nebraska State Museum, also known as Morrill Hall, founded in 1871, is a natural history museum featuring Nebraska biodiversity, paleontology, and cultural diversity, located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln City Campus near the corner of 14th and Vine Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
1 miS
Park, Garden
Sunken Gardens, Lincoln
26 min walk • The Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada.
0.9 miSW
Park
Centennial Mall, Lincoln
24 min walk • Nebraska's Centennial Mall, also known simply as Centennial Mall, is a seven-block-long public space in Lincoln, Nebraska, stretching from the Nebraska State Capitol building north to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's city campus.
1 miW
Tower
Mueller Tower, Lincoln
26 min walk • The Mueller Tower is a historic 84-foot bell tower on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, and it is named for alumnus Ralph S. Mueller.
1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
International Quilt Museum, Lincoln
25 min walk • The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska is the home of the largest known public collection of quilts in the world. Also known as Quilt House, the current facility opened in 2008.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Thomas P. Kennard House, Lincoln
26 min walk • The Thomas P. Kennard House, also known as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial, is the oldest remaining building in the original plat of Lincoln, Nebraska. Built in 1869, the Italianate house belonged to Thomas P.
1.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
28 min walk • The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, Lincoln
14 min walk • The Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum is located at 2047 "M" Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its goal is to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry. The museum was featured in the 2008 Film Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.
1 miE
Cemetery
Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln
26 min walk • Wyuka Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1890, Lincoln's Bnai Jeshurun Congregation, a Reform congregation, began using a section of Wyuka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royer-Williams House?

Nearby attractions include William L. and Sydney V. Murphy House, Lincoln (7 min walk), Eddy-Taylor House, Lincoln (9 min walk), Guy A. Brown House, Lincoln (9 min walk), Rock Island Depot, Lincoln (13 min walk).

How to get to Royer-Williams House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royer-Williams House:

Train

Train Depot (30 min walk)

Bus

Gold's- 11th Street • Lines: 13 (31 min walk)