W. H. Faling House Explained

W. H. Faling House
Location:606 Parker St., Cambridge, Nebraska
Coordinates:40.2825°N -100.1686°W
Architect:W.F. Gernandt
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:November 22, 1999
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:99001388

The W. H. Faling House is a historic house located at 606 Parker St. in Cambridge, Nebraska. The house was constructed in 1909 by Nebraska architect William F. Gernandt. The home's Neoclassical design features a full height porch with groups of banded columns and a wide front door with symmetrical lights on the sides; the home is considered the best representation of Neoclassical architecture in Cambridge. W. H. Faling, a local merchant and the first chairman of Cambridge, owned and occupied the house until his death in 1933. The house now functions as a bed and breakfast.[1]

The W. H. Faling House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1999.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knispel. Todd. [{{NRHP url|id=99001388}} National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: W. H. Faling House]. National Park Service. April 2, 2013. September 1, 1999.