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Omaha Public Library (building)

Omaha Public Library
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Omaha Public Library (building) is located in Nebraska
Omaha Public Library (building)
Omaha Public Library (building) is located in the US
Omaha Public Library (building)
Location 1823 Harney Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Coordinates 41°15′22.8″N 95°56′26.1″W / 41.256333°N 95.940583°W / 41.256333; -95.940583Coordinates: 41°15′22.8″N 95°56′26.1″W / 41.256333°N 95.940583°W / 41.256333; -95.940583
Built 1891
Architect Thomas Kimball
Architectural style Second Renaissance Revival
NRHP Reference # 78001696
Significant dates
Added to NRHP 1978
Designated OMAL October 17, 1978

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.

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.

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



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