Oak Ballroom

The Oak Ballroom is a historic dance venue in Schuyler built with native oak materials from the Platte River and featuring distinctive rock walls. Its Tudor Revival design marks the entrance to Community Park.

The building was constructed in 1937 as a Works Progress Administration project designed by architect Emiel J. Christensen. It emerged during the economic crisis as a community gathering space.

The ballroom served as the backdrop for dances and celebrations that were central social occasions for generations of local residents. Today, the space still conveys the importance these gatherings held for community life.

The building sits at the entrance to Community Park and is easy to locate. As a registered historic structure, it remains accessible for casual visits and observation during daylight hours.

Workers transported numerous oak trees from the Platte River using horse-drawn wagons to source materials directly for construction. This hands-on approach reflects the resourceful building practices of the 1930s.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1935

GPS coordinates: 41.43750,-97.06083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42