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<div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">'''Omaha, Nebraska'''</div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%"> | <div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">'''Omaha, Nebraska'''</div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%"> | ||
| − | '''John Kiewit''' was born in April 1866 in Iowa; then he lived in Omaha for 74 years, working as an architect. He was married to Martha, with whom he had five children | + | '''John Kiewit''' was born in April 1866 in Iowa; then he lived in Omaha for 74 years, working as an architect. He was married to Martha, with whom he had five children, and he was the uncle of the Omaha contractor Peter Kiewit. John Kiewit died in 1952.[[#References|[3][4][5]]] He is not found in the 1920 federal census. |
This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries|format and contents]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization. | This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries|format and contents]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization. | ||
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==Buildings & Projects== | ==Buildings & Projects== | ||
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| + | Dwelling for H. Lehman (1889), 3217 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[1:164][2]]] (DO09:0204-092) | ||
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| + | A. D. Marriot house (1899), 1720 S 32nd Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[1:89][2]]] (DO09:0202-019) | ||
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Apartment (1900), 324 Park Ave./2952 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:0209-066) | Apartment (1900), 324 Park Ave./2952 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:0209-066) | ||
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Building (1903), 521 S. 22nd St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:0122-028) | Building (1903), 521 S. 22nd St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:0122-028) | ||
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| + | Garage for Colonel Curtis and Dr. Mercer (1911-1912), 22nd & Farnham St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]] | ||
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| + | Garage for Colonel Curtis and Dr. Mercer (1911-1912), 22nd & Farnham St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]] | ||
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| + | Residence for Mrs. Mary Hemann (1911-1912), 24th & D Ave., South Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]] | ||
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| + | Lodge Building for Bohemian Turners Society (1911-1912), 21st & U St., South Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]] | ||
Theater Supply Building (1921), 1502 Davenport St, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:0125-008) | Theater Supply Building (1921), 1502 Davenport St, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:0125-008) | ||
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5. “John Kiewit, 86, Dies; Uncle Of Contractor,” ''Lincoln Star'' (August 26, 1952), 7. | 5. “John Kiewit, 86, Dies; Uncle Of Contractor,” ''Lincoln Star'' (August 26, 1952), 7. | ||
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| + | 6. "Omaha, Nebraska," ''American Contractor'' 32:21 (May 27, 1911): 63. | ||
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==Page Citation== | ==Page Citation== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:30, 22 February 2018
John Kiewit was born in April 1866 in Iowa; then he lived in Omaha for 74 years, working as an architect. He was married to Martha, with whom he had five children, and he was the uncle of the Omaha contractor Peter Kiewit. John Kiewit died in 1952.[3][4][5] He is not found in the 1920 federal census.
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Omaha, Nebraska, 1896, 1899, 1900-1915, 1925
Educational & Professional Associations
1866-1893: Not listed, Omaha, Nebraska.
1896-1915: architect, Omaha, Nebraska.[3][a]
1910: architect, John Kiewit, South Omaha, Nebraska.[4]
1925: architect, Omaha, Nebraska.[b]
Buildings & Projects
Dated
Dwelling for H. Lehman (1889), 3217 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[1:164][2] (DO09:0204-092)
A. D. Marriot house (1899), 1720 S 32nd Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[1:89][2] (DO09:0202-019)
Apartment (1900), 324 Park Ave./2952 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska.[2] (DO09:0209-066)
House (1900), 314 Park Ave., Omaha, Nebraska.[2] (DO09:0209-065)
Mrs. G. N. Clayton house (1901), 516 Park Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[1][2] (DO09:0207-034)
Building (1903), 521 S. 22nd St., Omaha, Nebraska.[2] (DO09:0122-028)
Garage for Colonel Curtis and Dr. Mercer (1911-1912), 22nd & Farnham St., Omaha, Nebraska.[6]
Garage for Colonel Curtis and Dr. Mercer (1911-1912), 22nd & Farnham St., Omaha, Nebraska.[6]
Residence for Mrs. Mary Hemann (1911-1912), 24th & D Ave., South Omaha, Nebraska.[6]
Lodge Building for Bohemian Turners Society (1911-1912), 21st & U St., South Omaha, Nebraska.[6]
Theater Supply Building (1921), 1502 Davenport St, Omaha, Nebraska.[2] (DO09:0125-008)
Undated
St. Mary’s Catholic Church (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[5]
Wheeler Memorial Presbyterian Church (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[5]
Notes
a. First Omaha directory listing, 1896.
b. Last Omaha directory listing, 1925.
References
1. Landmarks, Inc., An Inventory of Historic Omaha Buildings (Omaha: City of Omaha and Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, 1980), 155.
2. City of Omaha Planning Department, Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, Database, Query on Architects, May 20, 2002; courtesy of Lynn Meyer, Preservation Planner.
3. 1900 United States Census, s.v. “John Kiewit,” Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
4. 1910 United States Census, s.v. “John Kiewit,” South Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
5. “John Kiewit, 86, Dies; Uncle Of Contractor,” Lincoln Star (August 26, 1952), 7.
6. "Omaha, Nebraska," American Contractor 32:21 (May 27, 1911): 63.
Return to Top of Page
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “John Kiewit (1866-1952), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, February 2, 2015. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, October 31, 2024.
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