Omaha National Bank Building
| Company type | Bank |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking, Financial services |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Fate | Merged with another financial institution in 1972 |
| Headquarters | Omaha , United States |
The Omaha National Bank Building, located at 1650 Farnam Street in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, was erected between 1888 and 1889. This structure, designed by McKim, Mead & White in the Italian Renaissance architectural style, was preserved through a renovation effort in 1978 that prevented its demolition. Initially named the New York Life Insurance Building, it received its current designation in 1906 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
History
The building first served as the headquarters for the New York Life Insurance Company before being purchased by the Kountze Brothers' Omaha National Bank in 1909. Created by Frederick Elmer Hill (1857–1929) of McKim, Mead, and White, this Renaissance Revival edifice was Omaha’s pioneering 10-story structure and shares architectural similarities with the New York Life Building located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Omaha National Bank
Established in 1856, Omaha National Bank initially operated from 212 South 13th Street. In 1906, it acquired the building from New York Life Insurance Company and undertook extensive renovations.
The bank’s first president was Omaha pioneer Ezra Millard.[1] Subsequently, leadership passed to Joseph H. Millard, who later became mayor of Omaha and a Nebraska Senator.[2]
Present
Following a merger with another financial institution, Omaha National Bank vacated this building in 1972. Although demolition was planned, a rehabilitation project in 1978 repurposed the structure into office space. Currently referred to as The Omaha Building, it serves as offices for the law firm Kutak Rock.[3]
See also
External links
- Historic photograph. The bank is visible third from the right.
- Original postcard images of the building
- Archival photographs. Nebraska Memories
References
- ↑ (2001) The Omaha of Today. Omaha Illustrated. Retrieved 6/4/07.
- ↑ (2004) Template:Usurped. Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 6/4/07.
- ↑ (nd) Personal interest: Arts and Architecture. KutakRock.Com. Retrieved 6/4/07.
- Landmarks in Omaha, Nebraska
- History of Downtown Omaha, Nebraska
- National Register of Historic Places in Omaha, Nebraska
- Banks established in 1856
- McKim, Mead & White buildings
- Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Nebraska
- 1856 establishments in Nebraska Territory
- Skyscraper office buildings in Omaha, Nebraska
- Commercial buildings completed in 1888