NRHP: Sanford Hotel

Sanford Hotel (Conant Hotel)

Sanford Hotel (Conant Hotel)

NRHP Reference #: 85002556

NRHP Listing Date: 19850926

Location

1913 Farnam, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska

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Summary

The Sanford Hotel was constructed in 1916-17 during an Omaha building boom. It is a well-preserved example of high rise hotel architecture in early twentieth century Omaha. Dr. Harold Gifford, owner and developer of the hotel, was known internationally as a pioneer in ophthalmology and locally as a prominent philanthropist. He was a founder of Methodist Hospital, one of Omaha's largest medical centers, and also organizer of the Omaha Medical College. After the hotel's construction, the Sanford was leased to Harley Conant, who operated it until 1950.

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