Omaha Public Library (building)

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Omaha Public Library
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Omaha Public Library (building) is located in Nebraska
Omaha Public Library (building)
Location 1823 Harney Street, Omaha, Nebraska
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Built 1891[2]
Architect Thomas Kimball
Architectural style Second Renaissance Revival
NRHP Reference # 78001696 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP 1978
Designated OMAL October 17, 1978[2]

The original Omaha Public Library building was built in 1891 at 1823 Harney Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska by renowned architect Thomas Kimball. Designed in the Second Renaissance Revival style, the building was designated an Omaha Landmark in October 1978, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places that same year.

About

Similar to the Boston Public Library, the original Omaha Public Library building is the best early Second Renaissance Revival structure in Nebraska. Byron Reed, a pioneer real estate broker in Omaha, donated the site for the building and his collection of books, manuscripts and coins.[3]

The library closed on February 16, 1977. It was subsequently renovated as an office building called the "Omaha Library Plaza".[4]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. ↑ "Omaha Public Library", City of Omaha Landmark Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 10/5/09.
  4. ↑ Pollack, O. "Postcards from the Past", Nebraska Center for the Book News. Retrieved 9/5/07.

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