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[[Louis Mendelssohn (1842-____), Architect|Louis Mendelssohn]], Omaha, Nebraska
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[[Louis Mendelssohn (1854-1935), Architect|Louis Mendelssohn]], Omaha, Nebraska
  
[[Harry Lawrie (ca. 1858-1935), Architect|Harry Lawrie]], Omaha, Nebraska
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[[Harry Lawrie (1858-1935), Architect|Harry Lawrie]], Omaha, Nebraska
  
  
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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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[[File:DM197807-33_11w.jpg|thumb|center|upright=2.0|alt=DM197807-33_11w.jpg|Christ Church Episcopal, 1887-1890 (''D. Murphy'')]]
 
==Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings==
 
==Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings==
 
Omaha, Nebraska, 1887
 
Omaha, Nebraska, 1887
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1888-1893: [[Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[b]]]
 
1888-1893: [[Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[b]]]
  
1893-1896: [[Louis Mendelssohn (1842- ), Architect]], Omaha, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[c]]]
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1893-1896: [[Louis Mendelssohn (1854-1935), Architect]], Omaha, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[c]]]
  
 
1893-1913: [[Fisher & Lawrie, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska.
 
1893-1913: [[Fisher & Lawrie, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska.
  
 
==Other Associations==
 
==Other Associations==
1885-1886: employed [[George Lee Fisher (1859-1931), Architect|George Lee Fisher]], architect.
 
  
 
==Buildings & Projects==
 
==Buildings & Projects==
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B. F. Smith Warehouse (1887), 12th & Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:123-049)
 
B. F. Smith Warehouse (1887), 12th & Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (DO09:123-049)
  
Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building (1887, 1888, 1889), 1102-1118 Jones, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[11:45][12][13]]] (DO09:0121-029)
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Sheeley building (1887) northeast corner 15th & Howard, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][8][16]]]
[http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/douglas/DO09-Bemis-Bag-Co-Bldg.pdf National Register narrative]
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W. J. Broatch Building, 4th floor addition (1887), 1205-1211 Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[11:130][12][13]]] (DO09:0123-027)
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Barker Building (1887), southwest corner 15th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][16]]]
  
Paddock Theater and Hotel (ca.1887-1888), Beatrice, Nebraska.[[#References|[3]]]
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Ramage Block (1887), southeast corner 15th & Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][16]]]
  
Joseph Barker house (1887), 1505 S 8th St, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[11:41]]]  
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W. J. Connell house (1887), southwest corner St Mary's Ave & 22nd, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
  
Moses Block (1887), 1234-1244 S. 13th, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[12]]] (DO09:0117-006)
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First Congregational Society Church (1887), 19th & Davenport, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
[http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/douglas/DO09-Moses-Block.PDF National Register narrative]
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House (1887), 1916 Wirt St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[13]]] (DO09:0140-058)
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First National Bank (1887), southeast corner 13th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][6]]]
  
[[Christ Church Episcopal (1887-1890)]], southeast corner 5th & Lincoln, Beatrice, Nebraska.[[#References|[14][15]]][[#Notes|[d]]] (GA03-211) [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/gage/GA03-211_Christ_Ch_Episcpl.pdf National Register narrative]
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McCord-Brady & Company Warehouse (1887), 13th & Leavenworth, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
  
===Undated===
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Millard Hotel (1887), northeast corner 13th & Douglas, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
W. A. Paxton Building (n.d.), northeast corner 16th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][4]]]
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Nebraska National Bank (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[5]]]
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Board of Trade Building (1887), southwest corner 16th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
  
First National Bank (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]]
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Moline, Milburn & Stoddard Warehouse (1887), Pacific S. of Union Station, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
  
Chamber of Commerce Building (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[7]]]
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St. Peters Catholic Church (1887), Leavenworth near Phil Sheridan Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][16]]]
  
Sjee;u B;pcl. northeast corner 15th & Howard, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][8]]]
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Hotel Barker (1887), northeast corner 13th & Jones, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][16]]]
  
Knights of Pythias Castle Hall (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[9]]]
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Sacred Heart Convent, in Park Place (1887), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
  
Y.M.C.A. Building (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]]
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North American Bag Company Building (1887), 11th & Jackson, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][16]]]
  
Barker Building (n.d.), southwest corner 15th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building (1887, 1888, 1889), 1102-1118 Jones, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[11:45][12][13]]] (DO09:0121-029)
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20160728155627/http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/douglas/DO09-Bemis-Bag-Co-Bldg.pdf National Register narrative]
  
Ramge Block (n.d.), southeast corner 15th & Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (?, Mendelssohn &
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W. J. Broatch Building, 4th floor addition (1887), 1205-1211 Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[11:130][12][13]]] (DO09:0123-027)  
Fisher)
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W. J. Connell house (n.d.), southwest corner St Mary's Ave & 22nd, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Paddock Theater and Hotel (ca.1887-1888), Beatrice, Nebraska.[[#References|[3][17]]]
  
First Congregational Society Church (n.d.), 19th & Davenport, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Joseph Barker House (1887), 1505 S 8th St, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[11:41]]]  
  
First National Bank (n.d.), southeast corner 13th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Moses Block (1887), 1234-1244 S. 13th, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[12]]] (DO09:0117-006)
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20160728165413/http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/douglas/DO09-Moses-Block.PDF National Register narrative]
  
McCord-Brady & Company Warehouse (n.d.), 13th & Leavenworth, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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House (1887), 1916 Wirt St., Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[13]]] (DO09:0140-058)
  
Millard Hotel (n.d.), northeast corner 13th & Douglas, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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[[:File:DM197807-33_11w.jpg|'''Christ Church Episcopal (1887-1890)''']], southeast corner 5th & Lincoln, Beatrice, Nebraska.[[#References|[14][15]]][[#Notes|[d]]] (GA03-211) [https://web.archive.org/web/20160728183708/http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/gage/GA03-211_Christ_Ch_Episcpl.pdf National Register narrative]
  
Board of Trade Building (n.d.), southwest corner 16th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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===Undated===
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W. A. Paxton Building (n.d.), northeast corner 16th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2][4]]]
  
Moline, Milburn & Stoddard Warehouse (n.d.), Pacific S. of Union Station, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Chamber of Commerce Building (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[7]]]
  
St. Peters Catholic Church (n.d.), Leavenworth near Phil Sheridan Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Knights of Pythias Castle Hall (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[9][16]]]
  
Hotel Barker (n.d.), northeast corner 13th & Jones, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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Y.M.C.A. Building (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]]
 
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Sacred Heart Convent, in Park Place (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]]
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North American Bag Company Building (n.d.), 11th & Jackson, Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[2]]] (Bemis Bag?)
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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b. Fisher rejoins the firm, January 1, 1888.[[#References|[2]]]
 
b. Fisher rejoins the firm, January 1, 1888.[[#References|[2]]]
  
c. Mendelssohn's 1896 Omaha City Directory listing, "Moved to Europe."
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c. Mendelssohn's 1896 Omaha City Directory listing states, "Moved to Europe."
  
d. The church agreed to hire Mendelssohn & Laurie (''sic'') on May 4, 1887, and the building committee was appointed on February 15, 1888.[[#References|[14:24]]] The architects [Mendelssohn & Lawrie] submitted plans and contracts were awarded on September 14, 1888; William H. Tyler of Lincoln was awarded the stonework.[[#References|[14:27]]] The cornerstone was laid March 18, 1889, and the church was completed and opened on Easter Sunday, 1890.[[#References|[14:28][14:34]]] [[Mendelssohn & Lawrie, Architects]] were selected to design the church in the early planning stages, but the firm was officially known as [[Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie, Architects|Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie]] at the time plans were submitted and the contracts awarded. A lien in the Land Record, in the amount of $2318.00, owed to W. H. Tyler, states that Tyler had supplied stone and stonework, etc., according to the plans and specs of Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie of Omaha.[[#References|[15]]] The church was completed under the supervision of the latter-named firm.
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d. The church agreed to hire Mendelssohn & Laurie (''sic'') on May 4, 1887, and the building committee was appointed on February 15, 1888.[[#References|[14:24]]] The architects [Mendelssohn & Lawrie] submitted plans, and contracts were awarded on September 14, 1888; William H. Tyler of Lincoln was awarded the stonework.[[#References|[14:27]]] The cornerstone was laid March 18, 1889, and the church was opened on Easter Sunday, 1890.[[#References|[14:28][14:34]]] [[Mendelssohn & Lawrie, Architects]] were selected to design the church in the early planning stages, but the firm was officially known as [[Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie, Architects|Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie]] at the time plans were submitted and the contracts awarded. A lien in the Land Record, in the amount of $2318.00, owed to W. H. Tyler, states that Tyler had supplied stone and stonework, etc., according to the plans and specs of Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie of Omaha.[[#References|[15]]] The church was completed under the supervision of the latter-named firm.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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14. ''History of the Parish of Christ Church, 1873-1923, Beatrice, Nebraska''. (Beatrice, Nebr.: Milburn & Scott Co., n.d.), 24, 27-28, 34, 49.
 
14. ''History of the Parish of Christ Church, 1873-1923, Beatrice, Nebraska''. (Beatrice, Nebr.: Milburn & Scott Co., n.d.), 24, 27-28, 34, 49.
  
15. Land Record, Lien 3-523, October 29, 1889. Register of Deeds Office, Gage County Courthouse, Beatrice, Nebraska. Transcript in site file GA03-211.  
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15. Land Record, Lien 3-523, October 29, 1889. Register of Deeds Office, Gage County Courthouse, Beatrice, Nebraska. Transcript in site file GA03-211.
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16. Robert Peters, “Bemis Bag Company NRHP Nomination,” ''OCPD'' (August 1978).
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17. "Theatre and Hotel for A.S. Paddock (Item #4716)" ''St. Croix Architecture'' (May 24, 2011) via www.stcroixarchitecture.com
  
 
==Page Citation==  
 
==Page Citation==  
  
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[[D. Murphy]] & [[E. F. Zimmer]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} March 21, 2024.  {{Template:ArchtPageCitation2}} {{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
  
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 21 March 2024

Omaha, Nebraska, 1887


Partners:

Louis Mendelssohn, Omaha, Nebraska

Harry Lawrie, Omaha, Nebraska


Mendelssohn & Lawrie was an architectural partnership that was in business for only one year before evolving into the firm of Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie, Architects.

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.

DM197807-33_11w.jpg
Christ Church Episcopal, 1887-1890 (D. Murphy)

Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings

Omaha, Nebraska, 1887

Lineage of the Firm

1881-1885: Dufrene & Mendelssohn, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska

1885-1886: Mendelssohn & Fisher, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.

1887: Mendelssohn & Lawrie, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.[a]

1888-1893: Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.[b]

1893-1896: Louis Mendelssohn (1854-1935), Architect, Omaha, Nebraska.[c]

1893-1913: Fisher & Lawrie, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.

Other Associations

Buildings & Projects

Dated

J. M. Woolworth Building (1887), 1114-24 Howard, Omaha, Nebraska.[12][13] (DO09:0121-003)

B. F. Smith Warehouse (1887), 12th & Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[2] (DO09:123-049)

Sheeley building (1887) northeast corner 15th & Howard, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][8][16]

Barker Building (1887), southwest corner 15th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][16]

Ramage Block (1887), southeast corner 15th & Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][16]

W. J. Connell house (1887), southwest corner St Mary's Ave & 22nd, Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

First Congregational Society Church (1887), 19th & Davenport, Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

First National Bank (1887), southeast corner 13th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][6]

McCord-Brady & Company Warehouse (1887), 13th & Leavenworth, Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

Millard Hotel (1887), northeast corner 13th & Douglas, Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

Board of Trade Building (1887), southwest corner 16th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

Moline, Milburn & Stoddard Warehouse (1887), Pacific S. of Union Station, Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

St. Peters Catholic Church (1887), Leavenworth near Phil Sheridan Ave, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][16]

Hotel Barker (1887), northeast corner 13th & Jones, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][16]

Sacred Heart Convent, in Park Place (1887), Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

North American Bag Company Building (1887), 11th & Jackson, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][16]

Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building (1887, 1888, 1889), 1102-1118 Jones, Omaha, Nebraska.[11:45][12][13] (DO09:0121-029) National Register narrative

W. J. Broatch Building, 4th floor addition (1887), 1205-1211 Harney, Omaha, Nebraska.[11:130][12][13] (DO09:0123-027)

Paddock Theater and Hotel (ca.1887-1888), Beatrice, Nebraska.[3][17]

Joseph Barker House (1887), 1505 S 8th St, Omaha, Nebraska.[11:41]

Moses Block (1887), 1234-1244 S. 13th, Omaha, Nebraska.[12] (DO09:0117-006) National Register narrative

House (1887), 1916 Wirt St., Omaha, Nebraska.[13] (DO09:0140-058)

Christ Church Episcopal (1887-1890), southeast corner 5th & Lincoln, Beatrice, Nebraska.[14][15][d] (GA03-211) National Register narrative

Undated

W. A. Paxton Building (n.d.), northeast corner 16th & Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][4]

Chamber of Commerce Building (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[7]

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[9][16]

Y.M.C.A. Building (n.d.), Omaha, Nebraska.[10]

Notes

a. Retirement of George Fisher announced, January 1, 1887.[1]

b. Fisher rejoins the firm, January 1, 1888.[2]

c. Mendelssohn's 1896 Omaha City Directory listing states, "Moved to Europe."

d. The church agreed to hire Mendelssohn & Laurie (sic) on May 4, 1887, and the building committee was appointed on February 15, 1888.[14:24] The architects [Mendelssohn & Lawrie] submitted plans, and contracts were awarded on September 14, 1888; William H. Tyler of Lincoln was awarded the stonework.[14:27] The cornerstone was laid March 18, 1889, and the church was opened on Easter Sunday, 1890.[14:28][14:34] Mendelssohn & Lawrie, Architects were selected to design the church in the early planning stages, but the firm was officially known as Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie at the time plans were submitted and the contracts awarded. A lien in the Land Record, in the amount of $2318.00, owed to W. H. Tyler, states that Tyler had supplied stone and stonework, etc., according to the plans and specs of Mendelssohn, Fisher & Lawrie of Omaha.[15] The church was completed under the supervision of the latter-named firm.

References

1. “Mendelssohn & Lawrie,” The [Omaha] Herald (January 1, 1887).

2. “Mendelssohn & Lawrie,” Omaha Daily Bee, Annual Review (January 1, 1888).

3. American Architect & Building News 22 (1887), plate 626.

4. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), 55.

5. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), illustration on 47.

6. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), illustration on 35.

7. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), illustration on 27.

8. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), illustration on 87.

9. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), illustration on 85.

10. Omaha Illustrated (Omaha: D. C. Dunbar & Co., January 1888), illustration on 79.

11. Landmarks, Inc., An Inventory of Historic Omaha Buildings (Omaha: Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, 1980).

12. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

13. Omaha Planning Department, Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, Database, Query on Architects, May 20, 2002; courtesy of Lynn Meyer, Preservation Planner.

14. History of the Parish of Christ Church, 1873-1923, Beatrice, Nebraska. (Beatrice, Nebr.: Milburn & Scott Co., n.d.), 24, 27-28, 34, 49.

15. Land Record, Lien 3-523, October 29, 1889. Register of Deeds Office, Gage County Courthouse, Beatrice, Nebraska. Transcript in site file GA03-211.

16. Robert Peters, “Bemis Bag Company NRHP Nomination,” OCPD (August 1978).

17. "Theatre and Hotel for A.S. Paddock (Item #4716)" St. Croix Architecture (May 24, 2011) via www.stcroixarchitecture.com

Page Citation

D. Murphy & E. F. Zimmer, “Mendelssohn & Lawrie, Architects,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, March 21, 2024. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, November 22, 2024.


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