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Lincoln is the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska.The city covers 100.4 square miles (260.035 km 2) and had a population of 291,082 as of the 2020 census.It is the state's second-most populous city and the 71st-largest in the United States.
The project was authorized by the Federal Flood Control Act of 1958 to provide flood damage reduction, water quality, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement. The basin drains a 1645 square mile area of southeastern Nebraska, encompassing the City of Lincoln.
Lincoln has been a centre of population since at least Roman times, when it was the site of the garrison of Lindum Colonial.Details of the water supply are a little sketchy, but it appears that they built a water tower or cistern in East Bight, close to the Newport Arch, which was connected to about 2,000 yards (1,800 m) of pipework, known as the "Conduit", at the far end of which was the ...
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The water quality and biodiversity of Salt Creek are greatly impacted by its proximity to the city of Lincoln. [4] Salt Creek was channelized in an effort to reduce flooding in the city, which causes the stream to discharge water at a much faster rate. [ 4 ]
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The city of Lincoln considered, but ultimately decided against, buying the property and incorporating it as a public park. [3] The Lincoln State Journal chastised the city for their decision: Anyone with a spark of imagination cannot help viewing with enthusiasm the prospect of Capital Beach as a part of the city's park system.
Lincoln City Hall is the former seat of the Lincoln, Nebraska city government. The hall was built from 1874-1879 as the U.S. Post Office and Court House, designed by the office of the U.S. Treasury Department's architect, Alfred B. Mullett. A new post office and court house was built in 1906 and the property was transferred to the city.