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This
one-story brick building is the final addition to the Nebraska
Boiler Company that started its operations at the corner of
9th & Q Streets. As the business grew, additions were
added to the original site by extending the roof and adding
new walls. The Nebraska Boiler Building/Garage was built to
handle the manufacture of boilers and had an assembly line
operation complete with an industrial ceiling hoist. As boilers
were assembled, the product would move along the hoist. The
final stage included testing in the corner room. Boilers were
then loaded and transported to the ultimate user.
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Today,
the Nebraska Boiler Building serves an integral role as a
parking facility. Daytime parking is for owners and employees
in Haymarket. During evenings and weekends, the general public
can park in the Nebraska Boiler Building. A coin box is located
on the wall adjacent to the south entrance for parking payment.
Two
unique features have been pioneered in the Nebraska Boiler
Building, which is located on the block bordered by P, Q,
8th and 9th Streets. First, to enter, one must enter the alley
running between 8th and 9th Streets. Despite this "hidden"
entrance, patrons are pleased to find covered parking immediately
across from the Haymarket Square Courtyard.
Second,
the concept of "tandem" parking was pioneered in
the Nebraska Boiler Building. Because of the long parking
stalls, monthly parking is assigned to two vehicles which
park in "tandem", thereby doubling the capacity
of the Garage.
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