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Our Endangered Buildings
Landmarks, Inc. reviews the status of various properties throughout Omaha on an regular basis to determine their need for preservation.
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We ask that you assist us in our search for endangered buildings by filling out this form. We are happy to receive submissions all year long, and make assessments at regular intervals.
Current List of Endangered Buildings
St. Cecilia's Convent (Now Demolished)
Current Address: 3843 Webster Street
Date of Construction: 1927
Original Architect: Leo A. Daly
Threat: The Archdioceses razed the building in 2008
because of high re-investment and maintenance costs needed to rehab the
building.
Support: A new building is planned for the site. A committee was
formed to develop options for its reuse and was presented to the
Church. An assisted living care center, affordable housing, or a
variety of mixed uses are compatible to this building and its
neighborhood. Due to water damage, another recommendation was made to
invest in a new roof in lieu of demolition costs. That way the building
could be stabilized until a new use was formed. Other options including
tearing down the newer addition on the back, and preserving the
original structure or Façade fronting along Webster Street.
4524 Farnam Street
Current Address: 4524 Farnam Street
Current Owner: St Ellen 15 LLC
Alternate Addresses: 4486 Farnam Street
Date of Construction: 1900 per assessor's page
Statement of Significance: NRN Criteria C - Property embodies
the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of
construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high
artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity
whose components lack individual distinction. According to the Sanborn maps, in 1918 this property served as the
construction yard for John Harte, a prominent local contractor. It is
also a beautiful example of Sullivanesque commercial architecture.
Threat: As the plans for Saddle Creek Road's relocation develop,
this building waivers between demolition and salvation. Traffic studies
are in process for the street's relocation and how it may connect to
Dodge Street.
Support: The current Owner is not objectionable to the
relocation of Saddle Creek Road , provided the property is not
negatively effect by it. There is a public meeting to be held on March
19th, 2006 facilitated by Destination Midtown. Go to www.destinationmidtown.org for details. If you are interested in saving this property, please contact Landmarks.
The Hupmobile Building
Current Address: 2523 Farnam Street
Current Owner: Frank Horedshi
Date of Construction: 1910 - 1917
Original Owner: Hupmobile
Statement of Significance: NRN Criteria A - Property is
associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the
broad patterns of our history.
Hupmobile Car information: Visit the Hupmobile Club Site
This area of town contained many car dealerships, show rooms, and
repair garages in the 1920s. This pattern of the rise and fall of a
small auto manufacturer is not uncommon. During WWII artillery shells
and plane parts (some for the Enola Gay bomber) were made there. A
plane was placed on top of the building during that period. Much of the
original equipment is still in place and operational. This is last
preserved Hupmobile dealership that exists in the country.
Threat: The building is without a current use. Efforts to sell
and reuse the building as a part of Metropolitan Community Colleges
Culinary Arts program did not realize. A new tenant(s) or buyer is
being sought after.
Support: The current Owner is supportive of the building's rehabilitation. If you are interested in saving this historic property, please contact Landmarks.