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This cache is part of a series to recognize Lincoln Parks, young and old, well known and hidden. This cache is also part of a series to bring awarness to Historical buildings, areas, markers, and monuments in Lincoln and the surrounding area.
Welcome to Maple Lodge Park! This .2 acre pocket park has a sweet little green space and two benches.
There are three buildings listed on the NRHP and one local landmark within the surrounding area of the park.
Waypoint ZH: The house, built in 1909-10 for Arthur and Julia Ziemer, is one of Nebraska’s best examples of the Shingle style. Designed by Lincoln architect Ferdinand C. Fiske shortly before he ended his partnership with Charles Dieman of Iowa, the house displays the same material—wood shingles—flowing across the walls, roofs, and dormers. In contrast, Colorado redstone provides a rough texture to the entry porch and decorative accents. Mr. Ziemer was an early resident of Lincoln, arriving in 1870. His varied career included serving as a Burlington Railroad ticket agent, interior designer, and Christian Science healer.
Waypoint LT: The South Exchange was built in two stages, the south part in 1909 and the front in 1920. Lincoln architect Ellery L. Davis was responsible for the Colonial Revival façade with the ornate limestone entry. The building’s location and its rapid expansion both speak to the early evolution of LT&T which was founded in 1903. The building’s original south portion can be best viewed from the alley and features more detailed brickwork on the side walls.
Waypoint TH: Midway through his service as Nebraska’s Governor, John and Mary Thayer purchased this imposing Queen Anne style residence from architect George W. Peters for their Lincoln home. Peters began its construction about 1887 with builder John F. Harrison and resided in the house until he sold it to the Thayers in 1889. Thayer’s earlier service to the State included organizing and leading Nebraska’s First Regiment in the Civil War and serving as one of the first U. S. Senators from the new state in 1867. Mr. Thayer resided in the house until his death in 1906.
Waypoint BJ: Congregation B’nai Jeshurun was organized in Lincoln in 1884 and reflects the Reform Jewish tradition. When the congregation outgrew their earlier synagogue at 11th and D, Lincoln architects Davis & Wilson designed the new, much larger synagogue in 1923-24. The eclectic design incorporates both Byzantine and Moorish design elements in contrast to the same architects’ Gothic Revival Westminster Presbyterian church a few block east. The Temple retains a very high degree of integrity of original design on both the interior and exterior.
Waymark PQ:
A=2,4,1
B= 6,1,4
C=1,2,3
D=4,1,2
E=9,2,2
Final: N 40° 47.AB0' W 96° 41.CDE'
Please keep an eye out for muggles, keep the stamp within the container, and happy caching!