NRHP: Federal Office Building
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Federal Office Building
NRHP Reference #: 09000131
NRHP Listing Date: 20090317
Location
106 S. 15th, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
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Summary
A product of the New Deal, this eleven story office building was constructed in downtown Omaha by the federal government between July of 1933 and February of 1934. Amazingly, it was ahead of schedule and under budget. The Federal Office Building conveys the federal presence in Omaha as well as a sense of community accomplishment and pride. Additionally, the building is an excellent local example of the Stripped Classical style with Art Deco embellishments that was popularized by the federal construction projects during the 1930s and 1940s.
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About the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the country’s official list of historically significant properties. To be eligible for the NRHP a property must generally retain their historic appearance, be at least 50 years old, and have the potential to be documented as historically or architecturally significant at either the local, state, or national level. The National Register of Historic Places is a National Park Service program administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society for the state of Nebraska. Visit the Nebraska State Historical Society's website to learn more about the program.
