Old City Hall (Omaha)
| Old City Hall | |
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Gothic Revival | |
| Town or city | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°15′29″N 95°55′38″W / 41.25806°N 95.92722°W |
| Construction started | 1889 |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Demolished | 1966 |
| Cost | $550,000 |
| Client | Government of Omaha |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Fowler & Beindorff |
The Old City Hall, also known as the Red Castle, located in
Old Post Office, the Old City Hall became a rallying call for more deliberate efforts by the community and city leaders.[1]
About
After an 1889 architectural competition won by Omaha architects Fowler & Beindorff,gargoyles abounding.[3]
In 1919
Woodmen Tower
.
See also
- History of Omaha
References
- ^ Bednarek, J.R.D. (1992) The Changing Image of the City: Planning for Downtown Omaha, 1945-1973. University of Nebraska Press. p 178.
- ^ Savage, James W. and John T. Bell. History of the City of Omaha, Nebraska. New York: Munsell & Co., 1894.
- ^ "Old City Hall", Nebraska Memories. Retrieved 3/27/15.
- ^ Landmarks, Inc. (2003) Building for the Ages: Omaha's Architectural Landmarks. Quebecor Books. p 18.
- ^ "Silly Hall No More", Time magazine. April 16, 1966. Retrieved 2/6/08.
External links
- Historic drawing of the Old City Hall.
- Historic postcard of the Old City Hall.
- Historic postcard of the Old City Hall and the second Douglas County Courthouse.
- Historic postcard of the downtown area around the City Hall, including the building.
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